a good film you won't want to miss

Rating: 8/10 (18 April 2005)

"why there are so many women unmarried nowadays?"
maybe 3 main options,I think:
1. don't want to get married due to several reasons. 2. want a marriage, but no choice at all. 3. want a marriage, have choices,but don't know which one is the Mr.right.
Bridget Jones belongs to the second one.Jamie O'Neal's song "All by Myself" tells how Bridget feels deep inside.She is truthful,lovely,a little awkward, trying very hard to find someone to be with for life.She is unlucky to start an office relationship with a wrong person who is like a playboy.However, she is also lucky.Her directness attracts another man and she is carried by his word "I like you, just as you are".(I think it is the most romantic word I have ever heard.^^) Since it is a comedy, laughter goes along with the film and I think you won't forget the last scene of the film.Just like other romantic comedies,a happy ending is there, Bridget and Mr.Darcy get together at last.^^(I know in BJD II,the two are at the brink of breaking-up,but luckily,they still get together AT LAST. however,personally,I don't like the sequel. )
Renee Zellweger is a flexible actress.She can play a rough county girl with a strong accent and a little husky voice in "Cold Mountain" and a passionate sexy girl in "Chicago". Her Bridget is also vivid. she did a great job.no doubt she got the Oscar.
It is really unexpected to know Hugh Grant plays Daniel.In my mind,Hugh Grant usually plays those romantic good man,like Charlez in "4 weddings and 1 funeral" and the guy in "Notting Hill"(sorry, forgot the name). It was really hard for me to re-build an image for him when the film goes on, but he did a good job.
As to Colin Firth,I knew nothing about him before this film. But he is exactly the right person for Mr.Darcy who is deeply hurt by his previous love. Besides,his appearance reminds me of the original Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice".A good match I believe.(Colin's role in "Love Actually" is also this kind.)
I have seen this film several times and enjoy it every time.I recommend it without any reservation.