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'Bridget Jones's Diary' was an immensely enjoyable film. It had a lot going for it, and succeeded on almost every level. It didn't cover much new ground and didn't break any conventions, but it was warm, charming, hugely funny and sometimes poignant, with a great cast. 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' was however a big step down, despite being adeptly played it lost a lot of what made 'Bridget Jones's' Diary so good.

Heard a lot of different opinions on 'Bridget Jones's' Baby. Some people said that it was a return to form and a huge improvement over 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. Others said that it was worse and had no point to it. Having seen it myself, initially worried but really wanting to like it and judge it as mindless entertainment, to me it was an improvement but not by much. Not a return to form and nowhere near as good as 'Bridget Jones's Diary'. There are things that are done better here, but there are also the same mistakes and also a few different ones.

It has its good points certainly. 'Bridget Jones's Baby' looks good, being mostly attractive visually in a film that doesn't require epic sweeping cinematography or opulence while still being beautifully shot and with striking locations.

Again, like the previous two films, 'Bridget Jones's' Baby' is adeptly played. Renee Zellwegger, whose Bridget is nowhere near as much a parody or the butt of the joke like in 'Edge of Reason', overdoes it in the facial expressions (on a side note, and no shallowness intended, the Botox does not help), but really attempts and succeeds at bringing out the great qualities of her acting in the previous two films, trying to bring out the funny, adorably awkward and sympathetic sides of her character when the material allows it and her accent more than game.

Colin Firth is sophisticated, understated and charmingly stoic. Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent seem incapable of giving bad performances, though they did deserve more to do, while Sarah Solemani brings an enjoyable amount of sauciness. The casting highlight however is Emma Thompson, who is a hoot and is a breath of fresh air with the funniest material. On that note, there are more amusing moments here than there were in 'Edge of Reason', Thompson's material mostly but also the reason for Hugh Grant's absence and Ed Sheeran. The soundtrack is more appealing this time round with better choice of songs.

For all those good things, the story is even more contrived and predictable than 'Edge of Reason', and, apart from a few good moments, too much of the writing and gags are tired, recycled and even more stale, freshness was sorely lacking here. The romantic elements are lacking in heart and warmth and, despite a subject that so many people would relate to, 'Bridget Jones's Baby' does little with the subject and offers nothing illuminating.

Some of the subplots are strange and clumsily used, especially the one dealing with the punk rock, which didn't seem to fit. Patrick Dempsey is a comparatively fairly weak and mediocre at best substitute for the much missed Hugh Grant (who excelled so well at playing against type previously), having much less of his charm and charisma and instead coming off as both bland and annoying.

While the songs themselves are good, the placement for some isn't, with some misplaced randomness going on. Sharon Maguire's direction is more competent here but is still uninspired, while there is some amateurish editing and obvious, cheap use of green screen.

Overall, not awful but a disappointment and should have been so much better. Instead of laughing consistently, being touched or oohing and ahhing, found myself questioning 'Bridget Jones's Baby's' necessity and thinking "so what?". 5/10 Bethany Cox

I am not sure what to make of Bridget Jones's Baby.

On the one hand, it has undeniably funny moments. On the other hand, many of the gags fall flat. This didn't stop many others in the theater from laughing their heads of, but it did leave me wondering what I was missing that made it so funny.

And considering that I'm almost in the right demographic for this film (almost, because I'm male), I found the characters very hard to relate to. I'd say both the characters and the portrayals are to blame. Zellweger does a good job, but that's easy. Colin Firth is the quintessential Mr.Darcy, but this is also the problem, because by now his Mark is boring to death. We know what Mark is like, and it would be great to see him do something, anything, besides being Mr.Darcy. But he never does. Patrick Dempsey's portrayal of Jack was simply lackluster. It was a role that someone like George Clooney would've probably nailed, but Dempsey was really struggling to look and act the part. At times he looked like he really really didn't want to be there. Sloppy script doesn't help either - at times I really struggled to understand why his character would be there at all. On the bright side, Emma Thompson is a standout - she manages the steal every scene she's in, and adds the wit and the sarcasm that BJB is so desperately lacking.

Finally, the movie is too long. The gags are overdrawn, punchlines are spoon-fed, and the story just drags on and on. Time and time again I almost found myself screaming at the screen "fine, I get it, move on!"

Anyway, 6/10 for the laughs. And please don't make another one.

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) comes to terms with her 43rd birthday and her permanent childless single status. Bridget attends Daniel Cleaver's funeral after his disappearance. Surprisingly, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) shows up with his wife. Everybody is married with children, even the gays. Bridget is dragged to a music festival by best friend Miranda (Sarah Solemani). She sleeps with Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey), the first guy she meets, who turns out to be an internet dating billionaire. Later at a christening, she hooks up with fellow godparent Mark Darcy who claims to be getting a divorce. She has a surprise pregnancy and the father could be either man.

This has plenty of single Bridget Jones fun. I'm glad that Zellweger gave up getting bigger to do a bunch of fat jokes. It's not breaking any new grounds but it is fun for fans. Emma Thompson has fun being the doctor. It's a comedy and I laughed a couple of times.

An okay romantic comedy that just doesn't have the charm of the initial movie. Dempsey offers a good performance, but Hugh Grant's shoes are haes to fill. Some good moments, some more clichés.

Renee Zwelleger is back with Colin Firth in "Bridget Jones' Baby" from 2016, also starring Patrick Dempsey.

Bridget goes the "Mamma Mia" route - she's 43 in this film and learns she's pregnant after her old love, Mark (Firth) declares himself again, and she goes out with a friend and enjoys a spontaneous evening with a guy famous in the tech field, Jack (Dempsey). Bridget, of course, isn't sure who the father is, and when the GYN/OB (Emma Thompson) comes at her with a huge needle in order to get some DNA, Bridget can't go through with it.

The two men vie for the Expectant Father of the Year Award, leading to some funny situations.

I loved the fact that this film wasn't about twenty-somethings. It's cute. Nothing earth-shattering but with a good cast, certainly good.

Renée Zellweger and a delightful cast, especially Emma Thompson, add some weight to the light simplistic plot of this movie. Dempsey and Firth contrast beautifully, and each has a different kind of chemistry with Zellweger. It's funny and engaging and the lead character, it feels current because they've allowed it to grow. But there isn't much that feels fresh in movie. The one exception is Emma Thompson. In spite of the mess, Zellweger remains winsome and charming as Bridget, enough so that one wishes the movie had done better by her. In short, Bridget Jones's Baby is not a great Bridget Jones movie, but it is a Bridget Jones movie, and maybe that's all people need.

First of all, this is not supposed to be a heavy, meaningful, deep film. People are judging it on what it is not supposed to be. It is light, funny, romantic and the name Darcy hints on what it is more about. It is about love and finally getting with the person you are meant to be with. It is a modern day Jane Austin story of love and tanglements. The actors are lovely and their characters are credible and sweet. My usual genre is crime so for me to enjoy something as light as this it has to be good. If you like these actors and feel like something romantic and light then you will enjoy this film. If you want to judge it by a criteria that it is not pretending to be then you will be disappointed. It entertains as a romance and comedy. Nothing heavy or earth shattering but it is a good movie.

I absolutely loved Bridget Jones's Baby! I was afraid that after all this time, the humor of the previous films (especially the first one) would be lost. I was very pleasantly surprised! My husband, who never cared for romantic comedies, actually watched the entire movie and laughed most of the way through. It is great to see Bridget at a later stage of her life. ( as well as the other characters... Mark Darcy,Jade, etc.) I would highly recommend it to any "true" Bridget fan. I also agree with some others that Emma Thompson was a great addition to the cast. I just bought the DVD and have already watched it again. It is great to see a sequel and not be disappointed!

It would have been better if they made this sooner. Some funny moments but sometimes jarring to watch.

I enjoyed Bridget Jones's Baby. It was more interesting and fun than the second film, The Edge of Reason, but it still falls slightly short of the original, Bridget Jones's Diary. The premise of the love triangle, with Bridget trying to figure out the identity of her baby's father while the two men compete for her affection, is engaging and brings a fresh dynamic to the story. Bridget's misadventures, as always, are a hilarious mix of disasters and relatable moments that keep the spirit of the character alive, which is what won over fans in the first place.

That said, there are a few aspects worth mentioning. Renée Zellweger, who has always been the heart of this franchise, looks a bit different in this film, likely due to plastic surgery. At times, she doesn't even seem like the same person from the earlier movies, which felt a bit strange. Still, her performance remains solid, and she manages to bring back the vulnerability and humor that make Bridget so endearing. It's like reuniting with an old friend who's changed her appearance but still has the same essence that makes her special.

The film is entertaining and has its charm, especially for fans of the series. The chemistry between Renée, Colin Firth (Mark Darcy), and Patrick Dempsey (Jack Qwant) works well, and there are scenes that deliver good laughs. Adding to these characters is Sarah Solemani as Miranda, Bridget's new friend, who brings so much charisma that she could easily carry her own spin-off movie. However, despite being an enjoyable experience, Bridget Jones's Baby ends up being a bit forgettable. It lacks that special something that made the first film so memorable. It's like a comforting meal that satisfies in the moment but doesn't leave a lasting impression.

Overall, it's a sequel worth watching, especially for those who've followed Bridget's journey from the beginning. It's not a masterpiece, but it's a fun romantic comedy that does its job.

The first movie is now a classic, truly so - Renee, Colin and Hugh made a tremendous festival of laugh and joy there.

The second film was much worse, so embarrassing at times, so unfunny, and so repetitive with the same trite formulas and cliche.

OK, now the third part comes - very uneven, very shaky and really way too overblown at times.

I am in between two minds - I likes certain scenes where I was rolling bon the floor with laughters, and then there were strange, insipid, helpless weak moments that left me in total shock.

Patrick Dempsey isa nice addition to the plot, but he seemes not so convincing, and what is really sad - Mr. Firth looks openly bored with his part.

Renee is OK, but I will not explain (we all know) why I am not impressed with her play.

Some very weird British humor looks flat on my ears, some jokes fall thudding, some plot ideas are simply unrealistic and banal to the yawn.

The third part is better then the 2nd for sure, but it still fell miles away from the first masterpiece.

Funny indeed, but also vulgar wat too often.

Can be seen for sure, but will not live long. I guess, the new 4th part may get even worse, who knows???

Reading movie reviews before actually watching a movie can be so misleading. So many overrated movies turn out to be rubbish and movies like this one turn out to be almost a surprise. I went to see the movie with very low expectations as I've read reviews saying this is a bad sequel full of cliché etc. Well, first of all you are going to see a rom- com movie of a chick-lit book so I guess you already know where this is going. I didn't really love the first bridget jones movies. The first one was good because it was relatable and funny but a bit boring and slow in some parts. The second one, eh I couldn't say the same. This movie though was maybe the best of all of them. Because it was actually entertaining from the beginning to the end. We seriously couldn't stop laughing. And of course it did have some scenes and songs that are going to bring a happy melancholic feeling to the fans of the first bridget jones movies and I really appreciated that. The acting was okay, the scenario a bit flawed in some parts, however the movie is definitely worth a watch(a must- see for the fans!) The ending though-I don't want to spoil anything here, had a part that was a bit unnecessary for me. Anyway, I overall enjoyed this movie so I give it a 7/10.

Admittedly, 'Bridget Jones' isn't really made for me. It's a chick-flick - I'm a man, it's British humour - I prefer American, it's based around romance - I enjoy action in my movies. Taking all that into consideration, the fact that I didn't mind 'Bridget Jones's Baby' is really a big endorsement for it. Generally I'm a fan of action driving the comedy in films, however the simplicity in 'Bridget Jones' is probably its biggest strength. The characters are meant to be what you come to see and a platform for their interactions is all that is necessary. As far as a platform goes I thought the baby thing worked quite well. It gave everyone a genuine reason to be in interested in 'Bridget' and lead itself to enough humorous situations to be a wise decision.

I won't lie, it took a bit of getting used to the new-look Renee Zellweger. I had to keep reminding myself that this was indeed the same actress from the first two films. It doesn't really detract from her performance, it's simply a distraction. Emma Thompson was the stand-out performer for me. Her dry humour played off perfectly against Zellweger and every scene she was in she stole. If this is where they choose to wrap up the series, I think they'd be making a wise decision. I can't see any more stories worth being told with these characters and 'Bridget Jones's Baby' would be an ideal way to go out on a high.

This is only Bridget's third appearance on the big screen but already she and her chums - all back except Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) - have the pleasing familiarity of the CARRY ON cast from an earlier era. The story begins, shockingly, at Daniel's funeral where Bridget has an embarrassing encounter with her Lost Great Love, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), now married to somebody else. To get over her grief Bridget goes to the Glastonbury music fest where she falls in the mud and is rescued by dating-site billionaire Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey), the New Stud On The Block. Unfortunately only days after bestowing her favours on Jack, Bridget also bestows them on old flame Mark. So when she finds out she's pregnant, she doesn't know who the father is; the plot, heavily recycled, requires her to be scared of allowing the fetus to be DNA-tested.

The rest of the movie goes down familiar rom-com territory as the two men compete to be The Man and Bridget's career in a TV newsroom goes, like her, pear-shaped. It's all extremely predictable but again, as with the CARRY-ONs, familiarity doesn't have to breed contempt and the sheer pace of this frantic comedy helps make it seem fresher and more fragrant than it actually is; there are several gags which seem not so much borrowed as stolen. The ending manages to deliver a small surprise which allows us to look forward to BRIDGET IV.

Renee Zellweger slips effortlessly back into the role of Bridget, perilously poised between very annoying and rather endearing. Emma Thompson and Patrick Dempsey are welcome additions to the cast. There's a great soundtrack and a pleasing cameo from Ed Sheeran. This has better performances and a better script than the big screen version of ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS - and is a lot more fun.

Like many I was very happy but skeptical when I heard the news of a third entry in the Bridget Jones series. It had been 12 years since the last film, The Edge of Reason, which deviated severely from its source material in the worst way possible and Helen Fielding had put out an awful third book Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which seemed to destroy everything I loved about the series.

First off: Bridget Jones's Baby is NOT an adaptation of Mad About the Boy, but its own zany creation. Second of all it's actually surprisingly good. Despite a 12 year gap Renee Zellweger slips into her Bridget persona flawlessly. She's able to anchor the film so that it still feels like a Bridget Jones film while introducing new characters like Jack Quant, a man Bridget instantly has a spark with at a music festival, and Sarah Solemani as Bridget's colleague and single friend, Miranda. Sharon Maguire (who directed the first Bridget film and was the inspiration for Shazzer), returns and seems able to get the best out of her cast.

The film sees Bridget, now turning 43, as a successful news producer who is still single and childless. Deciding to embrace her state as a single spinster she goes to a music festival where she meets a handsome man about her age, and sleeps with him. A little while later, when at her godchild's christening, she runs into Mark Darcy, new divorced from the wife he married after they split up, and as sparks fly, she sleeps with him too, only to remember in the morning all the reasons they split up as he never had time with her and was always focused on work. Soon after she discovers she's pregnant with the titular baby.

A huge part of the success of the film is down to the script which holds contributions from notorious wit Emma Thompson. It's really quite funny, but also has a lot of character bits so we believe in these characters and their decisions. The explanation for why Bridget and Darcy aren't together feels organic and real. Similarly the movie does a great job of showing who these characters would be 12 years on. Bridget has grown and figures out things in life while still keeping sense of humour and being a clumsy mess in certain situations. Rather than appearing haughty, Mark comes across as painfully shy, a careful man who now has many regrets from all the chances he didn't take.

It's a wonderful, sweet movie, and a wonderful end to the Bridget Jones series.

"I'm now the Mary Magdalene of middle England." Bridget (Zellweger) is back to her single life and is trying to figure out what to do with her life. She attends a music festival with her friend and meets a man. A week later she runs into her old love Mark (Firth) and rekindles something. After the excitement dies down she discovers she is pregnant, but can't be 100% sure who the father is. When she tells both of them a rivalry ensues between the two men, and Bridget has to figure who and what she wants. I remember seeing the first one in this series when it first came out, and have never seen the second one. That being said I didn't really feel lost while I was watching this. The movie was actually a little better than I expected it to be and did hold my attention. On the other hand the movie was a little too predictable for me to get fully invested in. I have said that before with movies like this and I realize that the target audience for rom-coms' like this don't really care about that aspect. For that reason I can't really discredit the movie for being that way. As for me I will admit I didn't think it was terrible at all but those that liked the first two will like this much more than I did. Overall, a decent movie and fans of the series will love it. I give this a B.

Why did I watch this? I can't say I was ever a fan, I never read the books, but I have seen the original film many times. I re-watched it not long ago, and had to admit it had worn out for me, but that's probably my own fault. It's not meant to be seen every holiday season. Still, it has very good timing and it's bittersweet. Bridget Jones' Baby doesn't and isn't. It's dragging and it would make absolutely no sense to anyone not familiar with the first ones. The millennial characters are unfunny and implausible, the writing there is both patronizing and eager to please, like me following my friend's teenage son on Instagram and commenting YOLO. Pussy Riot and cats that look like Hitler... and the next minute jokes about human rights violations... So, I actually watched for the experience of a 40+ pregnant woman, of any glimpses of successfully acted emotions. And for Colin Firth, and possibly Emma Thompson, although I think I'd now like to forget she has screenplay credit in this. But still, what happened? Was everyone an amateur? It was like the characters from earlier films were all doing cameos. Renee Zellweger was playing herself playing her character 12 years later. No, she was standing in for herself in that role. Her voice was often barely audible, like she was really, really tired.

Unlike the first two films, this was not based on the book. Instead, it is an original screenplay that fills the gap between the second and the third book. So reading the third book before watching this film is a spoiler. Most importantly the fourth film is on, only officially have to be announced.

The original director returned to this, but I appreciate the story and the screenplay and people behind it. I did not think this sequel would work, but it exceeded my expectation. A simple story and very familiar settings, but developed so well. There's no Bridget's diary in this, instead an iPad.

Renee Zellweger was totally unrecognisable. Actually, I said that in my 'The Whole Truth' review. But she was good to return as Bridget. Colin Firth looks too older than his actual age, but was great in his part. No Hugh Grant, but a new competitor was introduced which is none other than Patrick Dempsey.

This is not the same kind of narration that we saw a decade ago. Because all the characters are aged, so according to the situation this story takes place. It's a two hour long film, but it had some good jokes. Those who enjoyed the first two would surely enjoy it as well. So choosing it to watch is not a bad idea.

7/10