Too close for comfort, BUT...

Rating: 10/10 (11 April 2001)

Too close for comfort, but great for a laugh! Despite the fact that this movie strayed from a beloved book, I thought it really captured the spirit that made Bridget Jones so lovable and someone with whom I could identify. I must admit, I had severe doubts as to whether Renee Zellweger could be "normal" enough for me to have that feeling in movie, but she did a fabulous job of really submerging herself in the character and within 60 seconds I was laughing so hard both with and at her. Hugh Grant did a fabulous turn in a character that is deliciously out of character. Colin Firth is perhaps the most beautiful stoic ever. Must say, I liked this movie beyond all expectation and I think it ranks among my favorite date movies of all time.