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One of the best comedy films for some time.
Bridget Jones's Diary was one of the best films of 2001, and genuinely funny: that is the big difference between the modern American teen flicks which try hard to be funny, and this film which is effortlessly hilarious. Renee Zellweger was a surprising choice to play the completely English and dumpy Bridget, but she pulls it off brilliantly, particularly with the dull middle-class English accent which is very realistic. Bridget is 32, overweight, underpaid, and without a boyfriend. The flim, through the eyes of her diary, follows her amusing attempts to shape up, and get a man. In fact, she gets two men; her swarmy boss Daniel Cleaver, and a lawyer who she has known and detested from the age of five, Mark Darcy. Hugh Grant is wonderful as the slimy but irresitable Cleaver, and Colin Firth just as good as the slightly abrupt and reticent Darcy. There are good cameos from Jim Broadbent as Bridget's bumbling but likeable dad, and Gemma Jones as her snobbish mum. There are even surprise cameos from Jeffrey Archer and Salman Rushdie, both playing themselves. This cocktail makes for a most enteraining movie. There is emotion and seriousness in the right places, but lighter moments are never far away. The film will probably appeal particularly to younger women, but there is plenty in there for everyone, mainly because the film produces so many wonderful human charactitures. It's well worth buying, and bringing out over Christmas and when friends and family come round. If nothing else, the music soundtrack is brilliant.

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British Gents plus American Lady equals...
...Worldwide Success. Once again the makers of "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Notting Hill" have Topped themselves with "Bridget Jones' Diary", a Smart, Funny and Realistic Romantic Comedy. The Formula Still works, combine an All British Cast with an American Leading Lady and watch the Characters and Chemistry Shine, but This one is a Little more Daring, Hugh Grant is cast against type as a Lecherous Philanderer... And it works Brilliantly. Renee Zellweger is cast against type as a Plump, Graceless Brit... And it works Beautifully. Colin Firth is cast as... Well, Colin Firth... And it works Perfectly.

Zellwegers British Accent is Spot On, she Silences her Critics with a Top-Notch Performances and even though she had to put on a few pounds for the role, I don't think she has Ever been more Attractive. Hugh Grant finally gets to lose his Innocent, Stuttering Persona for something a Little more Fun, and he looks like he is Loving it, as am I. Colin Firth Recycles his "Mr Darcy" (from the BBC Production of Jane Austin's "Pride and Prejudice") role in this film playing a man named... Mr Darcy. I am All too Familiar with this character as my Mother and Sister watch P and P Religiously, he fits the role like Pierce Brosnan suits Bond. My mother tells me that there are Many Other similarities between B J's D and P and P, fans of the Novel or the Miniseries should have fun picking them out. (My Mother sure did)

Director Sharon Maguire Knows the Terrain, that's Blindingly Obvious. She has, in many ways, made the Perfect Romantic Comedy, I Simply Cannot pick a fault. I Adored the Characters and Loved the Script which Literally had me Laughing Immediately and Constantly. From the Hilarious Starting Credits at the Train Station, the First Character to open his mouth had me in a Fit of Laughter, and During the End Credits it Doesn't Stop, as the Names roll, the Jokes just Keep on Coming. It's a film that Keeps of Giving.

Like All the aforementioned films, B J's D is a film for Everyone, Kids will enjoy watching Bridget fall over here and there, Women will like it All, especially the two male leads and Men will love the Humour and Zellwegers Loveable performance. It's 5 Star Entertainment All the Way.

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It's a gem, a keeper, a library addition
Bridget Jones's Diary was an unexpected surprise for me. I suppose I expected a sappy Renee and Hugh love story. It's not. Substitute sticky for sappy and lust for love and your getting in the right neighborhood.

I didn't have to identify with Bridget's (Renee Zellweger) biological clock to get the squirmy wormies during her multiple awkward situations or to feel triumphant when she overcame in spite of her embarrassment.

Hugh Grant plays the lovable rogue and the object of Bridget's heart. Even though the role of the scoundrel is a departure for Grant he plays it much as he does when he's the victim of love. If anything his good guy history adds to the allure of twists in the movie.

I am a Renee Z fan anyway but her portrayal of an undesirable, overweight, out of the game English spinster was amazing. None of these terms come to mind when I think of Ms Zellweger yet she was completely believable.

Oh yeah, I forgot the most important thing; I laughed out loud a lot. This is a very funny movie.

The story is great. The cast is great. Buy the movie.