Sadly, the film is tragically, depressingly, awfully of its time... The transition to screen stripped out much of Fielding's irony, nuance and cynicism.

| Jul 28, 2021

It's fine, for an evening, if you just want to pack your troubles in an old kit bag.

| Mar 1, 2018

That Zellweger can make us believe in Bridget's heaving inner world is par for the course -- she's a supremely talented comic actress. That she was willing to risk her own status as sex symbol by looking like an everywoman is really impressive.

| Nov 13, 2017

Oh, such fun for older teens!

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 22, 2010

A cheerfully frothy romantic comedy that benefits from sharp writing, lively performances and touching characterisation.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 15, 2008

As a film, however, item misses its mark, failing to capitalize on the staccato rhythms and sardonic wit of Bridget's inner life.

Full Review | Apr 15, 2008

It's so aggressive you don't even have to like it; the movie likes itself well enough for the both of you.

| Apr 15, 2008

Ms. Zellweger makes the most of what she's given and manages to triumph time and again over her pratfalls and public rump displays. In a word, she's terrific.

| Apr 27, 2007

It's Zellweger's unselfishness that sells the movie. How many other young actresses would be willing to let a movie make fun of their fat thighs?

| Nov 6, 2002

Yes, the movie adaptation is just fine, thank you.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 19, 2002

This is a strong debut from former documentary-maker Sharon Maguire, who directs with chutzpah and style.

| Aug 10, 2001

Renee Zellweger is dazzling as the irrepressible star of Bridget Jones's Diary, the highly anticipated film adaptation of Helen Fielding's international bestseller.

| Jun 11, 2001

The film tries to position itself as a comic anthem for unshackled single-womanhood, but it's aimed at the bland middle.

Full Review | May 21, 2001

Funny, engaging and winning in its self-deprecating modesty, albeit in a big-budget sort of way.

Full Review | Apr 18, 2001

It's Hugh Grant, cleverly cast against type as a scheming love rat, who steals the laurels.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 16, 2001

It is gloriously and tear-wellingly funny.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 16, 2001

One of the most genuinely funny romances for some time.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 13, 2001

How can you celebrate a movie in which Zellweger doesn't soar but simply avoids disaster?

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 13, 2001

All power to Firth the actor. He's the compleat Darcy, and he never wavers.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 13, 2001

Where the highly likable actress [Zellweger] proves most valuable is in making us adore this insecure, clumsy, contradictory creature.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 13, 2001