Bridget Jones's Diary (DVD)

I don't want to be too harsh on this film, because I thought it was lovely & it did put a smile on my face. I have to admit it has not been taken happily by all, with some fairly good reasons, but I want to highlight its good points as well. The Story Enter Bridget, a naive, silly but sweet girl, singing 'All By Myself'. She is worried about living her life as a spinster & tired of constant queries on her non-existent love-life & so with this in mind she is on a mission to find the perfect man. She, contrary to her own promise, decides to give her boss, Daniel, who has a reputation for being a bit of a player/chauvenist/moron etc., the ...  Read the complete review

I remember reading the book of 'Bridget Jones's Diary many years ago, but not enjoying it enough to want to go and see the film when it came out in 2001 - which is why the first time I watched the DVD was last night. To my pleasant surprise, it was a very enjoyable and funny film. The film follows the year in the life of Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger), a thirty something spinster whose prospects of finding a man in her life appear quite slight! The film starts at a New Year's Day party which her parents take her to, where they are determined to match her up with the hosts' son, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Unfortunately, it is not love at first sight especially ...  Read the complete review

Before you read my review and judge, please bear in mind I do not give away spoilers as I personally hate reading a review of a film which gives most of it away. I love this film. I feel it is a complete chick flick with a real feel good theme about it. Girls if your ever feeling low, stick this in the dvd player, get some ice cream and snuggle up under the duvet and you will feel so much better after you've seen this. Men, if you want to understand women a bit better - see this and watch and listen. Renee Zelwegger plays Bridget so well - I cannot think of another actress who could have played this part so well. She plays a very ...  Read the complete review

I think I nearly killed myself laughing at this film. It's a little chunk of comedy genius, portrayed by none other than a chunkier Renee Zellweger. Add in Hugh Grant and his movie buddy Colin Firth, and you have a recipe for a disastrously hilarious film. The story of a middle aged, lonely woman, longing for a little love in her life, she struggles to find the right man and eventually finds Daniel Cleaver - a gorgeous, successful man. They get together, and Bridget discovers he's cheating on her. She spends more time dwelling in her loneliness after the break up, then up pops Mr Darcy - a grumpy lawyer in a tasteless christmas jumper. The two men have a public punch-up ...  Read the complete review

I have watched this film so many times over the last few years and i do love it. it is a girly film, my husband does not really like it, he would try and avoid it, as it's a bit too woman orientated for him. its extremely romantic, but renee zelwegger plays the character really well. having read the book, i think that she portrays the character down to perfection. it has some real comedic moments and its quite easy to relate to. its basically the story of a woman that is like most real women, not the hollywood portrayal. she is trying to lose weight, she has problems with her family, she has problems with men, its an uplifting film that will leave you feeling better if ...  Read the complete review