Bridget Jones' Diary is a famous British 2001 film, based on the hilarious novel written by Helen Fielding. It stars Renee Zellweger alongside Colin Firth and the hunky Hugh Grant. Renee plays an overweight 30-something year old singleton, who flaunts herself at every opportunity. The title of this film gives the basic outline away. It is based around Bridget’s (Renee) single life diary that starts to alter when she begins to fall in love with her boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Her love life seems to be going smoothly. She is invited on a mini-break with Daniel and feels she has found true love at last. However her happiness with Cleaver is ruined when she finds a young skinny American sharing his bathroom. Meanwhile, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth, well known for playing Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice) forms an attraction with Bridget and tried to protect her from her ex. Subsequently, Cleaver and Darcy battle over Bridget. Bridget is then faced with a predicament. Who should she choose? The ‘bona fide sex god’ Daniel or the ‘aloof looking but sensitive man’ Mark?
Considering Renee is a typical American girl she employs a passable English accent, which is very commendable. Her amazing skills as an actor and a comedienne make this film. She adapts to the role admirably and convinces the audience of her English authenticity.
Colin Firth is so use to his roles in love films that we almost believe him to act this way in true life. He portrays an honest middle-class gentleman with a snooty upper class persona.
Hugh Grant plays the duplicitous Daniel Cleaver and suits this role extremely well. His interaction with Renee is very believable. He acts in a sultry, cunning way in order to mesmerize the viewer.
I was desperate to watch this film as soon as it was released and I do not regret seeing it. I have seen this film countless times.
I highly recommend this film to anyone who loves sexy romantic comedies and a sing-a-long soundtrack.