Very Good Movie

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2005)

I rate this movie a 10. Renee Zellweger did such a fine job in the role of Bridget Jones, and maybe it was because I am used to seeing her look beautiful in films, but it didn't really look like she gained any weight to me, she just looked like her very pretty self. It wasn't until she had on that bunny costume, where I went..oh, well, MAYBE she gained some poundage, but she still looks pretty. She also does a very good English accent. Colin Firth was so much fun to watch, especially because he is playing "Mark Darcy", whereas he played "Mr. Darcy" in Pride and Prejudice.I was rooting for him to win Bridget's heart, and I am so glad he did, instead of Daniel Cleaver. I am sure that Hugh Grant is not like this in real life, as repulsive as he is in the movie.I also enjoyed seeing Jim Broadbent in this role, as I have only previously seen "Moulin Rouge!" with him in it, and his role in this movie is SO different, I barely recognized him. The women that play Shazzer and Perpetua; and the man that plays Tom are also very good. Shazzer kept me laughing! The only recognizable flaw in this movie is Gemma Jones in the role of Bridget's mum. I found her unbelievably unattractive and so annoying it wasn't even conceivable. I have read the book, and from what I can tell, her mum is supposed to be like that, but I still, even now, every time I watch it have to suppress the urge to wring her neck lol
This is a very funny movie, and it is an entertaining one. You will like it if you like British humor, but otherwise, you may not understand it.