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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.When hearing that there was a sequel, there were mixed feelings. Admittedly, did question the point of it and was worried as to whether it would be as good considering the general reputation of sequels (though there are a lot of exceptions that are as good and nearly better). On the other hand, was more than willing to give 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' the benefit of the doubt, considering the same people were on board, cast and crew, who did such a great job in 'Bridget Jones's' Diary.My feelings after 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' were that of real disappointment. It is not as terrible as many have said and there are far worse sequels around, at least it has things that salvage it from being worse, but what worked so well in 'Bridget Jones's' Diary' didn't here. Always try and judge sequels on their own terms and try not to compare, but it is hard not to when there is such a significant drop in quality, of which 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' is a big step down.There are redeeming qualities. 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason' is attractive visually in a film that doesn't require epic sweeping cinematography or opulence, but still manages to be beautifully shot, cohesively edited and have striking locations. There are a few amusing moments, but they are too far and between.Regarding the cast, they do do well with what they are given, although their material is nowhere near as good they are hardly slumming it and do try to be true to how they were previously. Renee Zellwegger's performance is not as good here, but her accent is still game and she does try to bring out the funny, adorably awkward and sympathetic sides of her character when the material allows it. Hugh Grant still plays his caddish character with smarmy charm, while Colin Firth is understated and likable in a role tailor-made for him, practically as if it was written with him in mind.However, Bridget is far too much of a parody and a butt of the joke here, making it, for all of Zellwegger's good efforts, difficult to feel sorry for or feel pity towards her. The jokes are too recycled and more of the same, with more contrivance and ridiculous silliness than fun or sparkle, and a lot of the script is very weak with lines this time round that makes one cringe. Whereas there was a perfect balance before of the extremely funny and the slightly tiresome this balance goes way too far in the latter.Story is just as problematic, the situations are much more contrived and reek of predictability without any freshness or charm. It's more tedious than bright and breezy, and fails as a comedy, drama and romance. The comedy is too far and between and feels too much of before without any of the things that worked so well in 'Bridget Jones's' Diary'. The drama is too sentimentalised and lacks any poignancy and the romantic parts are severely lacking in warmth.Despite it not being the case, being the same director as the previous film except then it was hard to believe it was a debut, you'd think that it was the opposite here because the direction actually felt inexperienced. The music doesn't work here, too randomly placed, the songs not as well chosen and inferior in quality and actually feeling annoying.Overall, disappointing and a big step down but not without its redeeming merits. 4/10 Bethany Cox

Bridget Jones:The Edge Of Reason is a 2004 romantic comedy starring Renee Zellweger,Colin Firth and Hugh Grant and is the sequel to the 2001 flick Bridget Jones Diary. The story is about Bridget who is still in love with Mark Darcy while her ex lover wants her back apparently. Of course Bridget gets jealous of Mark because he is hanging out with a much younger woman who Bridget thinks is dating Mark and things take a turn after that. Bridget goes to Thailand with Daniel to do some news about the place,and she winds up in jail and you will be still laughing once you find out what happens next.Overall I enjoyed this one. Honestly I thought the 3rd one was funnier but this one was good too. Renee was hilarious as Bridget her British accent is spot on and her charcther is the kind of charcther every woman can be. She's quirky,love sick,goofy,envious etc. If you are a fan of the first movie then check it out. I purchased this on Blu Ray for the Xmas and I was glad I picked it up at a good price.

Bridget Jones's charm that we all fell in love with, in the first movie, has been lost in this disappointing sequel. Watching this felt like watching the original movie with the same plot and the same characters, only done very, very poorly. Bridget gets into many awkward situations, yes. She falls and always embarrasses herself in front of crowds. Yes, we got that. I don't think this sequel was necessary to remind us of those facts.And what the hell was up with that lesbian kiss? I'm not homophobic (I support the LGBT community and I actually liked Tom), but that part didn't just fit in with everything else. I'm not sure if they adapted that from the book or if the director just added that scene on a whim, but it just didn't work. There are many ways to end a book and/or movie with suspected adultery. You could either make the alleged mistress be just a good friend/relative OR you could make her be a rival who'll be crushed in the end, when the main guy says he only loves the main girl. But a lesbian turn of events? Well.. It's different, I'll give you that.But the movie wasn't all bad, I suppose. I liked seeing Mark as a gentleman and excellent boyfriend. The starting was also good, with their matching sweaters (old joke). The part in the drugstore where Bridget tries to explain that she wanted to buy a pregnancy test was also funny. But the part that I remember the most was when Daniel asked Bridget if Mark really says, "I'm sorry, but I think I'm going to come." when they're doing it. That's basically all the good parts that I remember, aside from the ending.Towards the end of the movie, I realized what Bridget resembled. She was like a child. A child with no knowledge of anything whatsoever. Instead of that funny and charming girl that we were introduced to, the woman in this movie, was actually quite annoying.I downloaded this movie, expecting to see a film that levels with the original movie, but I was disappointed. If you're thinking of watching this, don't. You're better off watching the first movie and leaving it at that.

The inevitable sequel to a pretty unfunny original about a Doris Day for the 21st century i.e. a blonde scatterbrain who is also a bit of a slapper.I'm surprised and slightly horrified to learn that many presumably intelligent young women identify with Bridget Jones who lives in student - like squalor and surrounds herself with foul - mouthed friends who cannot keep their noses out of her business.She is totally dependent on the approval of men and torn between to equally appalling examples of the gender,the posh,satyr and media type Mr H.Grant and the catatonic lawyer Mr C.Firth. Mr Firth takes her on a "hilarious"ski trip where it is proved beyond any doubt that Miss R.Zellwegger has absolutely no gift for physical comedy and Mr Grant takes her to Thailand where she is "hilariously" arrested for drug smuggling.Whilst in prison she leads her fellow jailbirds in a "hilarious" version of"Like a virgin" and it is proved beyond any doubt that Miss Zellwegger has absolutely no gift for physical comedy. Her two beaus are involved in a fight over her(there's daring for you) and Bridget herself gets soaked by a passing car whilst crossing the road.I think I'm sensing a pattern here. Even if you loved "Bridget Jones' Diary" you may find "The Edge of Reason" is a Bridget too far.