| Bridget Jones's Diary |
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| Rating: Very Good Distributor: Miramax Films MPAA Rating: R Release Date: April 13th, 2001 (wide) Running Length: 1 hour, 38 minutes Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama Director: Sharon Maguire Cast: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, and Embeth Davidtz. |
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| Plot: Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) has problems with drinking and smoking habbits, and resolves to lose weight (even though she is not terribly overweight). Difficulties arise when she has a relationship with her boss (Hugh Grant), a charming and fun person on the surface, but a troubled man underneath. He has a streak of trickery, and shows no consideration for anyone else's feelings. Bridget quits her job, and is hired as a reporter. Meanwhile, Bridget's parents are having difficulty with their relationship, and her mother has left her father. She hopes they can get back together, and cannot tolerate much of her mother's new lifestyle. Bridget sees future in a deeper and more considerate man, Mark (Colin Firth). Although they do not enjoy each other's company at first, they slowly fall in love. However, their rode to finding a relationship will be bumpy. |
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| Critique: Bridget Jones's Diary is rich, warm, and hilarious film. The characters round, and have deeply etched personalities and behaviors. The film feels real, and alive; it charms you and is compelling. There is also a consistent amount of tasteful, witty jokes. The film is gracefully crafted by Sharon Maguire, and delivered with flowing thoughtfullness and sensitivity. The screenplay is wonderfully constructed, quirky, intelligent, and often surprising. The acting is astonishing, natural and constantly believable. Renee Zellweger follows her excellent acting in Nurse Betty, with another commanding performance. Furthermore, Colin Firth is wonderfully restrained and naturally thoughtful in his performance, and Hugh Grant is both charming and belivably self centered. Bridget's parents, played by Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones, are a delight. The whole cast is impressive and affecting. The comic setups are never frustrating or tired; the film is spontaneous and joyous in presentation of comedy. 'Bridget' contains terrific artistry on many subtle levels, including its pacing, balance, and warmth in execution. The film delivers is wildly hilarious in its comedy, believable in its romance, and emotionally resonant in its drama. The picture is polished on almost all levels. The themes are important, the conflicts entertain, delight and activate furfilling responses. The film's only flaw may be that its ending could have been stronger, and could have packed a greater impact. In conclusion, Bridget Jones's Diary is a rich, entertaining and witty film. The characters are finely crafted, and the direction is strong. The acting is consistently impressive, and the story is consistently enjoyable. I highly recommend this wonderful film. review by supernothingman |
| Top 10 |
| 2001 |
| 1/2 |