A Diary Worth Checking Out.

Rating: 10/10 (1 June 2015)

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001): Dir: Sharon Maguire / Cast: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones: Bridget Jones is misinformed about a costume party and thus arrives dressed as a Playboy Bunny. Despite her embarrassment she holds it together. She begins a diary, which consists of her opinions of people around her. At a Christmas party her mother attempts to set her up with that quiet childhood boy she never liked, who has grown to become a successful barrister. The men in her life somehow elude her. She is currently involved with her boss, a publisher whom is unable to commit himself. She supports her father when her mother leaves with another man. Great directing debut by Sharon Maguire with Renee Zellweger's ravishing presence for comedy. Colin Firth plays her childhood friend now barrister who is involved in a routine relationship that impresses others, yet he sees expressive freedom in Jones. Hugh Grant plays her non-committing boss in a daring yet charming performance. A highlight comic moment arrives when both males get into an awkward fist fight over a situation that isn't so visible at first. Jim Broadbent as Jones's father demonstrates forgiveness when dealing with affection. Gemma Jones plays Bridget's confused mother who always attempts to fix her daughter up on dates. Clever view of blind love making the diary worth looking into. Score: 10 / 10