A Superb Modern Day Classic

Rating: Null/10 (19 May 2001)

I am a young cinema goer but i am very passionate about films. This was a film i was eagerly awaiting. And i was not dissapointed.
I was dreading Rennee Zellwegger's embarrasment of her poor portrayal of a British Accent but i was very pleasantly shocked. she was incredible. She pulled it off better than Gwyneth Paltrow in 'Sliding Doors'. I loved her in 'Jerry Maguire' but i really loved her as Bridget. She has a charismatic screen presence that reminds me of actresses of yester-year! Also, she has a brilliant comic side to her that draws you in to the character even more.

All the supporting cast were superb. I loved Hugh Grant as her self-obsessed, egotistical, womanising boss. It is clear on screen that he enjoyed playing the role. Colin Firth didnt really have much material to work with in the film but made the most of it and was perfect for such a role. Embeth Davidtz was good as the bossy fiance of Firth. She is also good at the British accent and brilliant in another British movie, 'The Hole'. i suggest you go see it if you like slick and clever thrillers. But the best supporting cast were the TV brit actors playing her oh so funny group of friends.
The story was good also and not full of over-the-top crying. and it definitely isnt just a woman's film. anyone will appreciate the emensly funny screenplay by Richard Curtis. The man is a movie genius. Plus, it manages to achieve something that not many films do anymore - you really care for the characters and want to know how it ends.
If you havent seen it yet i suggest you go and see it now. GO! GO NOW!!! you wont be dissapointed!
5 out of 5