It's about time...a brilliant romantic comedy

Rating: 9/10 (14 April 2001)

Brigette Jones, where have you been? I have been wallowing in the pseudo-romantic comedies that Hollywood has been pumping out. And now, finally Bridgette has come along to save us from the insipid movies that have been plaguing our theatres. Bridgette Jones's Diary is witty, entertaining, and endearing. A story of a sexy but slightly overweight Londonite, "Diary" follows Renee Zellweger through the trials and tribulations of dating. And what a ride it is. Though I was a little tenuous to see Zellweger pull off an English accent, after 5 minutes I was lost in her clever non-sequitors and embarrassing faux pas. Colin Firth and Hugh Grant are both perfectly charming in the roles as Zellweger's would-be suitors. And, as in all Hugh Grant movies, the secondary cast of friends and foes are brilliantly written and acted.
Before the movie ended, I was already ready to see it again and enjoy the magic that Bridgette brought to the screen. Maybe that's what I'll do now :)