Bridget Jones's Diary

A smart comedy with unromantic protagonists and a bizarre love triangle that cannot be denied originality and an attempt to break out of the established genre tropes. This is a diary worth reading, just as it’s worth watching a trio of perfectly complementary actors who (with the exception of Firth) try to play something different from what we are used to with them. The biggest strength is the effective situational humour, which Curtis traditionally handles excellently, while I see a weakness in the fact that Bridget doesn't tell us much about her life and the romance is overshadowed by a few gags and the memorable Grant vs Firth fight, cinematically the most interesting moment :)) 80% (01/01/2013)

Bridget is an icon for all young British women who worry by their weight and who are attracted to their superiors. Renée Zellweger is a great actress, and next to Cold Mountain, this is another of her life-changing and memorable roles. She gave Bridget an infinitely good dimension. Her awkwardness, her overreacting, her mother, her loves and her friends... just a treat for all the senses. When Bridget sang at the party in a certain, erm... drunken state, I was rolling with laughter like I do with few comedies. Quite simply, not only do the British produce the best crime films (Midsomer Murders and Poirot) or romantic films (Love Actually), but their comedies are also of a high calibre and can wow the viewer with their elegant humour and settings. (14/07/2009)

Unbelievable how this dirty unplugged version of romantic naive shit rocked the British film industry at the turn of the new millennium – it can hardly been cool in its day, let alone a decade on. When you consider that romantic classics like The Bodyguard or Love Actually are still modern today, i.e. timeless, and don't feature the word "fuck" 100 times, or lots of awkward scenes, or a slightly vulgar main character besieged by two gentlemen – both free-thinkers on overdrive – it makes you think a little whether this film is so inventive and genuinely good. (23/04/2016)

Bridget and I really don't get along. I understand the charm of Helen Fielding's novel, and I understand that the translation didn't quite work... However, I also understand that the combination of Colin Firth and Hugh Grant is utterly irresistible for multiple generations, and I do love several of Renée Zellweger's roles. But for me, the experience is simply the journey to success with Roxie Hart, not this British would-be universal romcom. (26/09/2016)

According to my memories, I would give it about 65 to 70%, but when I saw this already classic romance again today, I can't help it, it simply has an incredible charm. Renée, even though I don't really like her, is absolutely wonderful here, which is actually supported by all the actors who appear in the film, although Hugh and Colin definitely stand out. This is simply a film that you can watch once a year and still love it just as much. Or you'll still hate it just as much. I still love it. (02/01/2014)