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Bridget Jones's Diary

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6.8/10 • 5K

2001-04-131h 37m

ComedyRomanceDrama

All women keep score... Only the great ones put it in writing.

Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her various imperfections. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom Bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive.

Directors
Sharon Maguire
Editors
Martin Walsh

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Renée Zellweger

    Renée Zellweger

    Bridget Jones

  2. Colin Firth

    Colin Firth

    Mark Darcy

  3. Hugh Grant

    Hugh Grant

    Daniel Cleaver

  4. Jim Broadbent

    Jim Broadbent

    Bridget's Dad

  5. Gemma Jones

    Gemma Jones

    Bridget's Mum

  6. James Callis

    James Callis

    Tom

  7. Sally Phillips

    Sally Phillips

    Shazza

  8. Shirley Henderson

    Shirley Henderson

    Jude

  9. Embeth Davidtz

    Embeth Davidtz

    Natasha

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Peter McGinn

Apr 4, 2020

7/10

Great little charmer. But avoid the sequels like a bad Christmas sweater I think you need to like romantic comedies to enjoy this movie, and that eliminates a lot of guys who tolerate Rom-Coms for the sake of their ladies. And I wonder if they hadn't chosen the actors and actresses for the dozen or so lead and supporting roles so well, this film would have been more of a stinker. But they procured a fine ensemble cast and that keeps the smell down to a bare minimum. There are awkward, cringe-worthy moments that don't make me giggle as they are supposed to - too much gray in my hair, perhaps? (And there isn't that much really!) But despite those awkward lines, to paraphrase a line in the movie, I like it just the way it is. And I think it should have been kept just the way it was. I am now referring to the sequels. Don't get me started, please. The follow-up turned into what just referred to, what the original film could have been like if they hadn't kept their eye on the proverbial ball. As for the second sequel, I just found out today that it exists and I will keep my distance. Stick to the original, I say, and let the rest of the franchise float unbidden out there, just beyond the corner of your eye.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$25,000,000.00
Revenue
$281,929,795.00
Keywords
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