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A real-life comedy of romantic errors
This movie will appeal to all - even the men will enjoy it if they give it a chance. The heroine (played beautifully by American Renee Zellweger) has more bad vices, cellulite, bad language, and ineptitude than honorable virtues and noble qualities. Bridget is a character most women can identify with, right down the the outrageous and loud but supportive group of friends.
Hugh Grant's character is so different from the charmingly lovable, tongue-tied misfit he often plays, and he pulls it off perfectly. Daniel Cleaver is a cocksure, selfish womanizer who plays the charmer in order to get his hands on Bridget and her short skirts.
Colin Firth is delightfully in character as Mark Darcy - a barrister that comes off as being haughty and rude, but turns out to be down-to-earth, loving, and so sweet. And Bridget, like most of us women, has a hard time seeing the real prize.
One of the best things about this film is the fact that it completely changes the audience's mind. You begin by hating Darcy and loving Cleaver... by the end you are completely in love with Darcy and are cheering when he beats the stuffing out of Cleaver. A delightful, funny, and very romantic film for women and men alike.
Finally a Real Role Model That Connects Across the World!
I cannot rave enough about 'Bridget Jones' Diary'! It is so marvelous that finally there is a woman conveyed on film who's got a real body and has problems she's trying to control, and she can still get the man of her dreams.
Renee Zellweger does excellent as a thirty-two year old singleton who is having problems with cigarettes, alcohol, and men. Her mother is constantly trying to set her up and the latest is Mark Darcy, who has recently gotten a divorce. But Bridget has other ideas and is soon flirting with her boss (not to mention making a total fool of herself, but that's why we love Bridget!)
Nonetheless, the story is very sweet and enduring. And it is HILARIOUS! I haven't laughed this much at a movie since 'Meet the Parents'. I just loved the fact that this movie had a smart heroine who wasn't afraid to mess up and to just be herself. And it's nice to finally see Hugh Grant as a real bad guy instead of his usual roles. And I loved Colin Firth. This movie is definately a must-see! Bridget rocks!
Slight but charming, buoyed by a gallant lead actress.
My sincerest salute to Renee Zellweger. Not that many actresses would be willing to put on weight, dress in incredibly tacky wardrobe, and play such an utterly uncool, verbally clumsy, constantly humiliated heroine. Yet here she is, taking on a British accent, getting dressed in "granny knickers", and tripping on her tongue for the lead role of Bridget Jones -- how refreshing to see a high-profile actress forget vanity for the sake of truth.
Bridget Jones's Diary isn't exactly groundbreaking. It's a fairly standard, acceptably executed romantic comedy, above-average because of the dedicated Zellweger and two absolutely killer love interests, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. Nobody plays a ladykiller slimeball quite like Grant, with his devilish smile, wit, and self-deprecating screen presence. Firth's clean-cut, straight-faced performance gives Grant his foil. Alas, script-wise, the touches that made the novel (the first one, at least) stand out are largely missing. The "diary" motif disappears for a good hour in the middle of the movie where plenty of laughs could've been milked (that one use of the subtitle was hilarious); instead, the movie relies on its voice-over, altogether not nearly as fresh a device as the superimposed subtitle. And it isn't really explained why both men fall head over heels for Bridget because the development of the two love interests is somewhat shallow, so the premise for romance is a little forced.
No matter, though. You could do much worse than Bridget Jones's Diary to satisfy your taste for romantic comedy.
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