Destroyed by it's own hype

Rating: 6/10 (3 May 2019)

I probably would have enjoyed this movie more had there not been so much hype around it. But sadly the expectations were established and definitely not met.
Bridget is likeable in a goofball sort of way, and has a few good moments, but overall it was difficult to respect her character and therefor root for her success.
It was also difficult to find the relationships believable - especially between her and Darcy, who had little to no interaction. One thing I did like was how she and Darcy noted each other's faults before expressing their love. Too often people have this misconception that true love is someone who finds you perfect and who you find perfect. Those who have been in long term relationships know this isn't the case. There is something genuine in saying "I see the worst in you and I love you" and it's a rare take for a romcom.
Darcy's business partners role was unnecessary and served no purpose to the plot, other than to make me question how good of a guy Darcy really was. He consistently included her in his life in such a personal way with no purpose other than to avoid attending functions alone. Given how even his family and friends viewed their relationship by the end, it was clear he was knowingly misleading her. But because Bridget is our lead, the writers don't care about the emotional games this woman would be subjected to.
It had great potential, but is one of those films you'll only really enjoy if you dont think about it too much.