Refreshingly funny romantic comedy.

Rating: 9/10 (21 April 2001)

I have never read the book that this film is adapted from but if it's as good as the film I'd rush out and buy it. I was wary of seeing this film to begin with because of all the hype prior to its release. I thought that (as has happened with many other films in the past) it would not live up to expectations. The first thing that put me off watching was the choice of Texan Renee Zellweger to portray the very British Bridget. I thought the film would be ruined by another American actor failing miserably at attempting the British accent, however I was wrong. She sounded totally authentic. Also her acting was fantastic as a desperate, lonely thirty-something single woman. Hugh Grant and Colin Firth were also brilliant. It's great to see Hugh Grant in a change of character. It shows what a talented actor he is, easily making the transition from his usual role of nice guy to the smug womaniser he plays in this. What I loved though was how realistic it was. I'm sure many women cringed as they saw something embarrassing happen to Bridget and remember when they were in a similar situation. Usually while watching so called 'chick flicks' you hear a great response from the women in the audience but the men look half asleep. This was not the case as I watched this film. The men found it just as hilarious.
Don't miss it!