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Bridget Jones's Diary

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At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget (Renée Zellweger) decides it's time to take control of her life -- and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she's writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject - from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between - she's turning the page on a whole new life.
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Zellweger's Bridget Jones is a sympathetic, likable, funny character, giving this romantic comedy a lot of charm.

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Johanna Thomas-Corr New Statesman Sadly, the film is tragically, depressingly, awfully of its time... The transition to screen stripped out much of Fielding's irony, nuance and cynicism. Jul 28, 2021 Full Review Andrew O'Hagan Daily Telegraph (UK) It's fine, for an evening, if you just want to pack your troubles in an old kit bag. Mar 1, 2018 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan Independent (UK) That Zellweger can make us believe in Bridget's heaving inner world is par for the course -- she's a supremely talented comic actress. That she was willing to risk her own status as sex symbol by looking like an everywoman is really impressive. Nov 13, 2017 Full Review Simon Gallagher Screen Rant 24 years on, there's still a lot to love about Sharon Maguire's charming British comedy, even after all the discourse. Rated: 8/10 Feb 18, 2025 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Frankly, it's a rather boring, simplistic, humorless romantic comedy that often remains grounded in a series of clichés that take away resonance from the diary of the indecisive thirty-something played by Renée Zellweger. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4/10 Feb 13, 2025 Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Me gusta el cine A film centred on an imperfect woman who has troubled relationships, but who throughout the story learns valuable lessons about love (both towards other people and her own). [Full review in Spanish]. Rated: 4/5 Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Elisa Terribly so cheesy and so dated - a portrayal of women as dumb and with a low self-esteem, and entirely dependent on men. An insult to women. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/21 Full Review Amirtaha N Imagine my SHOCK when only "after" the movie ended, I found out Renee Zellweger isn't British... That itself adds half a star Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/02/25 Full Review Blu B A Romcom Classic. Zellweger is excellent and the best thing in this. Probably her most iconic role and for good reason. She nails what it's like to be awkward, single, and all the insecurities that come with it. She nails how awkward life can be with love, career, and family and how messy finding your way can be. Far from perfect but filled with charm and lots of consistent laughs. Her friends & parents are good, Firth is good too in a awkward way, and Grant is excellent. Excellent editing too as this moves at a really fast pace through the entire year. We cover so much ground. Family, career, affairs, love triangle, trying to get in better shape and failing, and lots more. What's amazing is how much it bounces between these subplots and somehow makes it all feel like it flows and leads to the next in a very messy, somewhat chaotic, but natural flow without feeling bloated. That's what's really impressive about it. That being said it's still a bit messy from a storytelling perspective and some things feel like they are forgotten at the wayside by the end despite getting so much attention. It does contribute to her character growth but doesn't contribute much to the end if that makes sense. But it really gives authenticity to the journey so I would'nt change it regardless. Really good direction too. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, the director, the franchises other entries, romances, or comedies should give this a shot. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Dilyana T Masterpiece of romantic comedy made not just with craftsmanship but with heart and soul by all involved, maybe because back in 2001 the concept was genuine and innovative that it inspired all – the director, producers, cinematographers, editors, musicians, Robbie Williams inclusive, (music plays crucial role for the emotional resonance) and, of course, Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant in their prime. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review K G I really like the Bridget Jones movie. It is humorous such as with the OTT acting, swearing & calling her pervy boss "Mr Tispervert" which worked a treat. I loved Renee Zellwegers portrayal or Bridget Jones who was good at having an English accent, being a character who is absent minded & obbsessed about her weight & more. Many of which made her character relatable. Even Hugh Grant & Colin Firth brought out good roles. Do you think Mark Darcy should have believed in what her diary said? Will Bridget regret what she said about him? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Stephen C A classic success in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Strong Sexuality and Language!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $71,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget (Renée Zellweger) decides it's time to take control of her life -- and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she's writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject - from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between - she's turning the page on a whole new life.
Director
Sharon Maguire
Producer
Tim Bevan, Jonathan Cavendish, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter
Richard Curtis, Andrew Davies, Helen Fielding
Distributor
Universal Pictures, Miramax Films
Production Co
Miramax, Universal Pictures
Rating
R (Some Strong Sexuality|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 13, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$71.5M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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