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Summary: Beautiful Diary
Review: This is one of the best comedies released in 2001. At the same time, it has a few touching scenes, which is a good thing. The producers know when to be serious and when to be funny, and it fits perfectly. This is especially necessary when dealing with weight issues as on this movie. This is Renee Zellwiger at her best in her career, earning her a well-deserved Oscar nomination. Without her, "Bridget Jones's Diary" would not have the same magic it has, though all other aspects are wonderful. Why didn't the movie get any other Oscar nominations? Who knows.
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Summary: Boring!
Review: It's the worse movie I ever seen
It's stupid and boring.
The plot was awful and long ,there is no action and it's no funny too.
The actor act very badly, and they seem stupid particularly Bridget Jones.
If you find sexual innuendo and bad language entertaining then you may enjoy this movie.
Absolutely terrible movie, so don't buy it!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Funny and Truly romantic
Review: Renne Z. was hiliarious and real! Daniel as her love interest was very exciting and although not a nice fellow- he certainly had charm. Aah, but Richard, what a true gem- the chemistry between the two of them was wonderful to watch. A movie to watch again and again. Only one thing, the soundtrack doesn't feature the original singer of "Someone like You" which was disappointing. Does anyone know the name of the male voacalist that was featured in the movie?
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Summary: Laugh out Loud!!
Review: I couldn't help myself watching this one. It's about a women trying her hardess to get a man and will do anything to change herself to get one. But what she doesn't know is that she doesn't have to be something she's not, she should just be herself. What a laugh out loud movie!! And her friends crack me up! Six Stars!!!
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Summary: The Chubby Excellence of Renee
Review: Renee Zellweger is a delight in the title role of this frothy film. I was floored by her klutzy radiance. I had just seen a super slim Renee in "Chicago" and marvel at how youthful and appealing she is with a few extra pounds."Bridget Jones Diary" is a chick flick that transcends the genre. The plot has the barest nod to Ms. Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" though Elizabeth Bennett would be flabbergasted to find Bridget in her role. Colin Firth actually recreates Mr. Darcy (see his fine BBC performance of P&P) with his tongue firmly in cheek. Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) is Bridget's wicked temptation of a faithless lover. I must say if Hugh Grant is lovable as a dim wit comedian, he is devastating in a charming villain role. Bridget is a not-quite-featherhead, obsessively concerned with her weight, sex life and self-perceived lack of charm, looks, and luck. In her early 30's, she worries about expiring in her lonely room and being eaten by dogs. She dislikes "smug marrieds," but is fearfully intimidated by them. Bridget makes sporadic attempts to take control of her life usually with disastrous results. It took me this long to see the movie because I was lukewarm about the book. However, Ms. Zellweger brings Bridget to life in such a way that I was instantly won over by her ditzy charm. I fervently championed her every triumph and was saddened by her setbacks (usually brought on by herself). This is a feel-good film and definitely worth a 120 minute investment. Treat yourself to a guilt-free chocolate sundae after the movie. Enjoy!
-sweetmolly-Amazon Reviewer
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Summary: A Winning Movie, But....
Review: I am quite fed up with the narrow-minded view of so many people who make a big deal about the few pounds that Renee' put on for this role. This is the 21st century and making fun of large people, particularly curvacious women, is still an accepted prejudice. Enough Already! The story here is a wondrous love story that takes many turns and twists, just like real life, but in the end the heart always wins. No one plays a cad better than Hugh Grant and Colin Firth is top notch as a doltish, somewhat detached suitor for the lovely Ms. Jones, but Ms. Zelwegger is the shining star of this piece and she commands every scene with her befuddled, squinty and adorable portrayal of Bridget. great fun, but remember, full-figured beautiful women aren't going anywhere and should be the rule in modern cinema, not the exception.
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Summary: Best Movie Ever!
Review: This movie will make you laugh, any woman can find something to relate to with Bridget. She has made many a weekend great!
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Summary: Great Adaptation, Great Character-Acting!
Review: I was wary of seeing this film (being such a huge fan of the book), but I bought it anyway, and I am so glad I did!
Renée Zellweger does a great job of filling Bridget's shoes (and once you get used to the accent, it's pretty darn good), and Hugh Grant is awesome as the emotionally unavailable Daniel Cleaver.
I was most surprised by Colin Firth who gives great reserved passion and integrity to Mark Darcy. It's definitely a "chick-flick", but has a lightness and romanticism that will make even the most cynical person grin.
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Summary: A feel good movie-
Review: I loved the book. I loved the movie. I loved the vhs. And now, I loved the dvd.
Why? Helen Fielding captured a certain time in a single woman's life (the early 30's) at a certain era in our cultural history (post women's lib, at a time when women are supposed to want it all, yet society still demands marriage). I, and most of my single female friends, related so strongly to the trials and tribulations of our heroine. The loving 'urban' family, the smug married friends, the sleazy bosses...are all true to life for so many contemporary women.
The movie retains the charm of the book. Renee Zellwegger is a revealation as the chain smoking, food binging heroine. Yet she goes way beyond capturing the compulsions of Bridget-she also movingly portrays Bridget's more poignant sides and the lonliness many women (and men) feel in the dating jungle. Hugh Grant is his usual charming self. Yes he is nastier in this film but he still has a light and charming way about him. Colin Firth
is wonderful. He too portrays a character, who despite tremendous professional success, also seems to struggling with issues of social unease and lonliness.
Of course, some people won't like this movie. Hugh Grant, british comedy, romantic comedy-if these genres are not your thing, this movie will not change your opinion. But a treat for the rest of us..
The DVD offers a fabulous commentary from the director, Sharon Maguire, the real life "Shazzer" in the book.
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Summary: good movie, bad dvd format
Review: I love this movie, and the dvd extra features are really good too. I read the book and the deleted scenes are cool cause they add parts of the book to the movie. But the widescreen format sucks, specially if you have a normal size tv, like a 19 to 15''. The image is very small, the black bars are really wide!
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