A great film that guys will love too!

Rating: Null/10 (22 April 2001)

Just seen Bridget Jones and don't worry guys if you get dragged along by your 'other half' you will love this so-called chick-flick.
Sure there are some moments where the women in the audience laughed hard which may have passed us guys by, but these were few and far between.
Renee is perfect in the role. She is relatively unknown over here and there was quite a fuss when it was announced she had nabbed the role of this English literary icon. However, after a couple of minutes I had completely forgotten her American girl-next-door background.
Her portrayal of the 30 yr old office worker really captured the vulnerablity of the character who has no luck in relationships and always manages to, quite innocently, say the wrong things at the wrong time. She should surely be worthy of an Oscar nomination next year. Why is it that comedy always seems to be overlooked?
From a sexist guys point of view I am sure once you have seen it you will agree it's a shame she has shed those excess pounds since the film as the 'fuller' Renee was far more sexy! but enough of my personal preferences.
The laughs come thick and fast. I can't think of a film since Airplane that has such a high gags-that-hit-home ratio. I'm sure I missed some because I was laughing so much.
The male leads do a fine job. Its nice to see Hugh Grant playing against type as the dastardly cad.
The film was by no means perfect. It's a shame there wasn't more of Bridget's friends. This is probably on the cutting room floor and should make for an even better enhanced DVD version. Also the ending was a bit disappointing and was the only part of the film where Hollywood appeared to take over. But that's a small complaint.
Overall then a very funny film that everyone including guys will enjoy.
8/10