It would have been better had I not read the book

Rating: 7/10 (6 November 2001)

I have mixed feelings about the film. It was an enjoyable romp with a pretty good cast and a few good laughs. However, having read the brilliant book beforehand, I was supremely disappointed at how much the movie differed. I rented the DVD and was disgusted that the "deleted" material was all stuff that came from the book!! Renee Zellwegger was *okay* as Bridget (great accent) but she just lacked...something. I pictured Bridget as a little bit prettier and a little sassier. Her friends really took a back burner in the movie, too, serving no real purpose. Oh well. :o)