Renée Zellweger picked up a 2002 Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance as Bridget Jones in this romantic comedy...
Renée Zellweger picked up a 2002 Best Actress Oscar nomination for her performance as Bridget Jones in this romantic comedy hit, based on the Helen Fielding book. Bridget is caught in a Jane Austen-esque love triangle between her debonair boss (Hugh Grant) and friend of the family, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth).
Bridget is a busy journalist and singleton lost amid a sea of smug-marrieds in London. After vowing to abandon her many vices, Bridget turns over a new page by channelling her opinions and insecurities in a journal that becomes a chronicle of her misadventures. Soon, Bridget finds herself stuck in the sights of not one, but two men.
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80 %162 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
81 %496,247 reviewsAudience score rating
"Misses its mark, failing to capitalize on the staccato rhythms and sardonic wit of Bridget's inner life."
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Variety
Variety"This ultra-hyped adaptation of the ultra-successful Helen Fielding novel sends you out with a smile on your face."
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Time Out
Time Out"This is a strong debut from former documentary-maker Sharon Maguire, who directs with chutzpah and style."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A story like this can't work unless we feel unconditional affection for the heroine, and casting Zellweger achieves that."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A film full of wit, warmth and honest, knowing humor, topped off with a plethora of excellent performances."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"One of the most genuinely funny romances for some time."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"It's Hugh Grant, cleverly cast against type as a scheming love rat, who steals the laurels."
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BBC
BBCBridget Jones's Diary | Details
- Runtime
- 97
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Country of origin
- USA, UK, Ireland, France
