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Summary: even better than the book
Review: I have read both of the Bridget Jones books, and was quite surprised that the movie lived up to my expectations. While her friends weren't developed too much the rest of the movie made up for it. It was a nice change to see Hugh Grant playing the "villian" for once, and Colin Firth was just as good in this as he was in "pride and prejudice". A wonderful movie for everyone. I highly recomend it!
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Summary: One of the best movies of the year and maybe decade
Review: A great touch of irony for the single woman on the prowl out there.
Every single woman knows what it's like to have to be looking for the perfect man, and every married woman knows that there
is no such thing as a perfect man.
Excellent humor and touches of irony.
Go BRIDGET!!!!
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Summary: Wonderful, Biting & Honest!
Review: I was a bit skeptical at seeing this film when I heard that an american actress was to play the lead role of Bridget. I was however amazed at how well Ms. Zellweger handled the part. Even her accent was believable. In a world of political correctness to a fault, it is refreshing to see something that tells the honest truth about how many women feel about themselves, men, falling in love or settling for the wrong guy. Bridget isn't trying to fake her way through life by forcing herself to eat salads and yogurt in public and only binging at home in private. What you see is what you get! I first saw this movie on a long plane ride home from England, (ironically), on a tiny six inch screen on the back of the seat in front of me. I couldn't wait to rent it and see it again on a normal sized set without the edited dialogue. My husband and I aren't partial to romantic comedies but this one had us both laughing out loud and cheering at each of Bridget's accomplishments. Bravo!
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Summary: Colin! Colin! Colin!
Review: Colin Firth's acting which audiences will overlook during the first half hour of the movie is SUPERB and TO DIE FOR!! His subtle but delicious recreation of the role that he made him famous is tinged with irony and wit. You have to watch the movie more than once, and only look at HIM on screen, to understand the delicate touches he put on his role as a outward-stiff and pompous but underneath-very-vulnerable lawyer.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: This is one the best movies I've ever seen. Rene is terrific as are the gents. Funny. You'll be laughing within minutes.
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Summary: Grab this one!
Review: I think this movie may have just moved up to one of my favorites. I saw it in the theater and counted the days until I could buy it. For those of you who read the book - watch the movie, it is just as good if not better. And even if you didnt read the book, the movie will make you want to.
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Summary: The DVD
Review: I heard that the DVD does not contain any deleted scenes with Colin Firth. I'm trying to confirm this, before I decide whether to order it. I still might, since I liked the movie so much. However, the movie was severly edited and there weren't enough scenes with Firth to give us much of a clue as to why BJ would be interested in him. Although I'd give the movie close to 5 stars, if there's no more Firth, that's really stupid and it will decrease my rating on the DVD
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Summary: easy does it!
Review: Let's face it... this is a comedy, and you are not supposed to read more into it... it's just a nice film for laughs, and especially if you are a girl, you will identify with the always embarrasing, many times funny situations Bridget gets into.The acting is good, now, as I said, it's a comedy, so it doesn't have to be serious, just plain fun!!.. and it is very believable. I highly recommend this film, because it is funny, you can identify with it, and it makes you laugh all the way through!
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Summary: Funny, but not perfect. Give Colin Firth's acting a chance!
Review: I've seen this movie four times, and also read the novel. The movie captures the spirit of the book without replicating it. THis is not a perfect film, as becomes obvious during subsequent viewings, but the director shows definite promise in her execution of some understated scenes. Basically, the story follows the misadventures of it's disaster prone heroine over the course of a year. She also forms relationships with her attractive, scoundrel of a boss and a reserved barrister, who was a childhood playmate. Renee Zellweger is so adorable it's easy to overlook her superb and wholehearted acting. Her chemistry with Hugh Grant was palpable. Hugh Grant (not my favourite actor) has never looked better, and his sexy cad dominates Bridget's playing field so totally in the first half that I didn't know how the boyfriend switch could convince. I needn't have feared, because CF's slowly revealed perfomance was one of the highlights of the second half. It was a testament to his skill and control that he managed to efface himself when required, especially against Hugh Grant's flamboyantly funny performance. The rest of the cast couldn't be faulted. The Mark/Bridget relationship was let down by poor scripting in the final minutes. What a shame that their beautiful, delicate connection, so exquisitely portrayed in the dinner party scene, was wasted by inane dialogue, silly partings and reunions, and a contrived Hollywood ending! Another problem I had with the film was that excessive use of obscenities, which sometimes took the place of dialogue. The film also tends to saturate scenes with syrupy music, which is a common and very annoying failing! All in all, this was a mostly very funny film. A few people have said that Renee Zellweger should have ended up with Daniel but I VEHEMENTLY disagree! Sure, he was sexy, but he cheated on Bridget and on his American girlfriend, betrayed his best friend and blackened his character to boot, and showed no sense of decency whatsoever! I am glad that Bridget finally found some self-respect and left him behind. She would have looked totally stupid and unworthy of our liking if she went back to Daniel. Some people have also criticised CF's acting. I can understand this because his acting is so delicate it can be mistaken for woodeness. His style has always been to let the audience discover his character rather than hitting them over the head with it. His every gesture carries significance, and he says everything that needs to be said with a look, as when he wordlessly and eloquently declares his love for Bridget at the dinner party. This scene gave me goose pimples! Mark Darcy in the book was a dashing, romantic prince figure, but not very realistic. Colin Firth infuses him with vulnerability ,loneliness and much sweetness behind the stiff exterior. Give his acting a chance, and you might be surprised!
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Summary: We all love Bridge
Review: I'm glad their portrayal of the book was consistent. Fantastic books and a fantastic film. V. glad they got colin firth. Right, off to have 5 cigs and a vodka tonic.
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