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Bridget Jones's Diary
2001 97 min Ireland, United States of America, France, United Kingdom R 18+
★7.4
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Director: Sharon Maguire
🎭 Based on
«Bridget Jones's Diary»
byHelen Fielding
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Description
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$71.54M
Worldwide:
$281.93M
Starring
Renée Zellweger
Actor
Colin Firth
Actor
Hugh Grant
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2002
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2002
— Best Adapted Screenplay
BAFTA 2002
— Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film
Golden Globe 2002
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2002
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 2002
— Best Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2002
— Best Kiss
European Film Awards 2001
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2002
— Best Supporting Actor
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2002
— Best Actress
Goya Awards 2002
— Best European Film
European Film Awards 2001
— Audience Award – Best Actor
European Film Awards 2001
— Audience Award – Best Director
Key opinion
Bridget Jones's Diary is widely regarded as a definitive and charming romantic comedy that resonates deeply with audiences through its relatable, flawed protagonist. While critics occasionally cite dated elements or a generic narrative structure, most viewers praise the casting and the film's warm, witty tone.
| Acting | Renée Zellweger's physically committed and sincere performance makes Bridget feel like a real, endearing person rather than a rom-com caricature. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is a standout element, effectively utilizing iconic tracks to enhance the film's emotional and comedic beats. | |
| Screenplay | The script strikes a balance between observational humor and emotional sincerity, though some viewers find the plot beats to be standard genre fare. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the male leads are divided: while many find the chemistry with both Firth and Grant excellent, others express strong personal preferences for one actor over the other. | |
| Culture | While the film remains a beloved comfort watch for many, some elements—such as specific scenes or the early 2000s validation culture—are perceived as having aged poorly. |