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Bridget Jones's Diary [VHS] [2001]

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4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Celia Imrie
  • Directors: Sharon Maguire
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 4 Front Video
  • VHS Release Date: 6 Oct 2003
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005KIXS
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,842 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Featuring a blousy, winningly inept size-12 heroine, Bridget Jones's Diary is a fetching adaptation of Helen Fielding's runaway bestseller, grittier than Ally McBeal but sweeter than Sex and the City. The normally sylphlike Renée Zellweger (Nurse Betty, Me, Myself and Irene) wolfed pasta to gain poundage to play "singleton" Bridget, a London-based publicist who divides her free time between binge eating in front of the TV, downing Chardonnay with her friends and updating the diary in which she records her negligible weight fluctuations and romantic misadventures of the year. Things start off badly at Christmas when her mother tries to set her up with seemingly standoffish lawyer Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), whom Bridget accidentally overhears "dissing" her. Instead she embarks on a disastrous liaison with her raffish boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant, infinitely more likable when he's playing a baddie instead of his patented tongue-tied fops). Eventually, Bridget comes to wonder if she's let her pride prejudice her against the surprisingly attractive Mr Darcy.

If the plot sounds familiar, that's because Fielding's novel was itself a retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, whose romantic male lead is Mr Darcy. An extra ironic poke in the ribs is added by the casting of Firth, who played Austen's haughty hero in the acclaimed BBC adaptation of Austen's novel. First-time director Sharon Maguire directs with confident comic zest, while Zellweger twinkles charmingly, fearlessly baring her cellulite and pulling off a spot-on English accent. Like Four Weddings and a Funeral and Notting Hill (both of which were written by this film's co-screenwriter, Richard Curtis), Bridget Jones's stock-in-trade is a very English self-deprecating sense of humour, a mild suspicion of Americans (especially if they're thin and successful) and a subtly expressed analysis of thirtysomething fears about growing up and becoming a "smug married". The whole is, as Bridget would say, v. good. --Leslie Felperin

Special Features
Over 35 minutes of bonus material!

Deleted Scenes
Exclusive Interviews
"Bridget's Guide to Getting it Right" Featurette.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WILL become one of the classic films of the 21st century!, 15 Jul 2002
What a film. Renee Zellweger plays Bridget Jones with a fantastic British accent and makes the character amazingly realistic and someone every woman should be able to relate to. I loved the way that Bridget was not stick thin but curvy- it makes everyone feel better about who they are. My favourite parts of the film were when Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver were fighting and the scene right at the beginning when Bridget was miming along to 'All by Myself.'Every woman should watch this and although this film is ultimately a chic flick I know many men who have also enjoyed it. Trust me-buy this video,stay in for an evening and laugh yourself silly watching this film!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best laugh I've had in ages!, 28 Nov 2001
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This film is so funny and it really is one that alot of us girls out there can relate to! Bridget has a crazy single lifestyle until she is charmed by Daniel (Hugh Grant) but he turns out to be the creep that you could guess he was at the start of the film. Colin Firth on the other hand (yum) plays the lovely Mark Darcy who tells Bridget he likes her and it takes her a while to get there but she eventually realises she likes him too and it all works out great! The fight scene between Mark and Daniel is the funniest bit in the film especially when Geri Halliwell's 'It's Raining Men' is playing in the background! The end is really good too!
This is A MUST SEE and it's a film you can happily watch over and over again! I loved it(like you hadnt already guessed!)
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most charming British romcom since Four Weddings, 27 Sep 2001
Where to start when reviewing this neat little adaptation of the million-selling book. Well for a start there's the faultless cast: Renee Zellweger can't put a foot wrong in the role of Bridget, all the quarrels about authenticity of accent are eradicated as her endearing vulnerability is the heart of this tale of girl falling for false love, realising her mistake and finally finding true love. Hugh Grant finally plays the cad, and it makes a sexy change from the bumbling idiot. Colin Firth reprises his infamous Mr Darcy role to great comic effect and the script bubbles over with hilarious moments aplenty for our talented cast to get their teeth into. A real treat for anyone with a sense of humour and a heart.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenius
I mean full credit to the writer of 'bridget jones's diary' for creating such a fantastic insight into the mind of many females today but i think much credit into the success of... Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. King

4.0 out of 5 stars Pure fun
Love, love, love Mr. Darcy. Would shag and toss Daniel Cleaver in a New York minute! Renee pulls off the insecure and entirely lovable Bridget very well; can't help wanting to... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2005 by Paula

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this film!!!
Definitley one 2 see! It makes you laugh so much and is very enjoyable to watch. It kind of puts your own life in perspective!!!! Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it...
I love this adaptation. It is a very enjoyable comedy with great actors: Colin Firth (Mark Darcy) is my favourite. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2004 by Barada Louise

1.0 out of 5 stars disillusioned after all the hype
Being a female, this side of a significant birthday and single, I put off seeing this film for a long time thinking that it would hit a few raw nerves since I have personally... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars I dont normally like this genre but....
I normally really cant stand the romantic comedy genre, but the film version of Bridget Jones is a very classy romcom and as such has won me over. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2004 by Stracs

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential DVD collection Material
I have been wanting to see this film for aaaaggggeeeeesssss, and eventually found time to buy it on DVD- watched it and i have to say its amazing. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2004 by Charlie

3.0 out of 5 stars If only the casting was different...
Bridget Jones's Diary is neither a masterpiece nor the sort of cult film its made out to be. Yet, in ways more than one, it can't be dismissed off as just another film. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2004 by karana23

3.0 out of 5 stars Watchable but could have been better!
Bridget Jones's Diary is neither a masterpiece nor the sort of cult film its made out to be. Yet, in ways more than one, it can't be dismissed off as just another film. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2004 by karana23

5.0 out of 5 stars Addicted
I LOVE this film. It is extremely hard to put in words quite how much I love it. It is the perfect film for me in almost every way. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2004 by gothlette666

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