In the screen adaptation of BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY, Helen Fielding's international best-selling phenomenon, documentary filmmaker (and real-life inspiration for the character Shazzer) Sharon Maguire has managed a rare feat - a film as captivating as the novel. Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is a pretty and neurotic thirtysomething singleton (in her vernacular) who vows to take control of her life after being humiliated by handsome, standoffish barrister, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) at her parents' New Year's party. Determined to lose weight and cut back on vices like wine, cigarettes, and workaholic-alcoholic-misogynistic men, Bridget begins a diary to chart her progress. Unfortunately, the P.R. executive hits a snag when her boss, gorgeous cad Daniel (Hugh Grant) instigates a sexy e-mail flirtation. Despite her tendency to bungle book launch parties, and any situation involving the ever-present, ever-disapproving Mark Darcy, Bridget's winning combination of charm, vulnerability, and wit intrigues not only the seductively dangerous Daniel, but also the arrogant barrister. Featuring a note-perfect performance by Zellweger, a devilishly against-type one by Grant, and the inspired casting of Firth (the object of Bridget's lusty fantasies in the book); DIARY is a clever, delightful romantic comedy guaranteed to please old fans and win new ones.
Product Identifiers
EAN
5035822013346
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3952308
Product Key Features
Actor
Hugh Grant, Celia Imrie, Shirley Henderson, Gemma Jones, Renee Zellweger, Sally Phillips, Jim Broadbent, James Callis, Colin Firth, Honor Blackman, Embeth Davidtz
Film/TV Title
Bridget Jones's Diary
Director
Sharon Maguire
Language
English
Subtitle Language
Dutch\English\French\Portuguese
Run Time
93 Mins
Aspect Ratio
2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year
2001
Format
DVD
Franchise
Bridget Jones
Features
Widescreen, With Subtitles, Commentary By Director Sharon Maguire\Behind The Scenes Featurette\Bridget Jones Articles Featurette\Deleted Scenes\Two Music Videos
Genre
General, Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Certificate
15
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Reviews
Total Film - "...The movie succeeds as a very funny rom-com..." -- 4 out of 5 stars, Variety - ...Zellweger breathes full-bodied life into Bridget..., Rolling Stone - ...BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY delivers frisky fun....Renee Zellweger is irresistible..., Los Angeles Times - ...BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY is cheerful, cheeky entertainment, a clever confection..., New York Times - ...Ms. Zellweger accomplishes the small miracle of making Bridget both entirely endearing and utterly real...