Not having read the BJD books I went to this movie based solely on the TV trailers. It was such a wonderful film. Kudos to Rene Zellweger for having the courage to gain 20 pounds in order to do the role. Bridget would not have been the same had she been a stick thin hollywood type and no amount of makeup or special effects could make those adorably chubby cheeks (both kinds!) Rene's british accent was right on. Hugh Grant was excellently cast as her smarmy boss and a svelte looking Colin Firth again played "Mr. Darcy" with just the right amount of disdain and pathos. I laughed at Bridgets foibles and cheered at her self discovery. All in all it was a wonderfully entertaining and romantic movie and was over much to soon.
Review of Bridget Jones's Diary
