Simply fabulous! Colin and Renee steal the show! SPOILERSSSS

Rating: 9/10 (13 June 2004)

"I like you very much...just the way you are"- Mark Darcy, Colin Firth

I had read both books before seeing this movie, and strangely enough, I WASN'T disappointed, as is usual for book-to-movie transitions. I mean there were a few missing elements that I thought would have worked well if they hadn't been left out, but it was really good.
Most romantic comedies are cheesy and "blah". Bridget Jones's Diary, while having those cheesy moments in it, is still one of the most lovable romantic comedies out there. Renee Zellweger is fantastic at playing out the socially awkward, quirky and slightly lonely "singleton" who gets overwelmed by all the changes in her life, while trying to manage her weight, smoking and drinking.
Her two leading men both bring great prescence to the movie, Hugh Grant as the cocky,full-of-himself, two-timing boss who has a charm and appeal that sucks Bridget in to what she believes is love. He also helps to make her dislike of Mark grow, as he makes up a lie about Mark stealing his fiance, which we later find out is a total lie...
Then there's Colin Firth, who is just AMAZING as Mark, who almost oppositely first comes off as rude and ignorant, but is really INCREDIBLY sweet and kind hearted. There is just something about the way he stares, and the look in his eyes that makes him irresistable and he plays the part so well, I just love him. My only regret was they didn't include some of those adorable short scenes with him and Bridget in them that made it clear why he liked her so much. Anyhow, this was just a really sweet movie, that restores your faith in men, and gives you a happy feeling when you finish it. And I have a feeling even the guys won't mind this "Chick Flick"