Bridget Jones's Diary: Critic Reviews

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

Oh, such fun for older teens!

Casting Renee Zellweger as this British icon drew plenty of flak. But she proved impossible to not root for while flashing a sweet smile, bunching her body up in a "right-o, old chap" shoulder shrug and waddle-walking in unflattering panties and girdles.

Just seconds into Sharon Maguire's adaptation of Helen Fielding's beloved novel, it's hard to imagine that there was such controversy surrounding the casting of Renee Zellweger.

Provides a few laughs but failed to make me care on which loves-me, loves-me-not petal this film ends.

The filmmakers are uncritically in love with their heroine and her milieux and have romanticised them to an almost laughable degree.

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

Renee Zellweger, a born Texan, not only nails the most beloved woman of modern British fiction but embodies and owns her.

This ultra-hyped adaptation of the ultra-successful Helen Fielding novel sends you out with a smile on your face.

A ripping success.

With great energy, style and humor, Maguire takes us into Bridget's tumultuous journey out of spinsterhood and into the tumultuous world of dating.

Americans...will find Zellweger's newly acquired English accent believable enough to enjoy her comic performance.

Si las mujeres son de Venus, Bridget nos hace pensar en que deberiamos tener visado ilimitado para entrar en tierras venusinas con tal de hallar a alguien como ella.

Witty and sweet.

Zellweger, Grant and Firth keep Bridget chugging in a goofy, satisfying way.

Finally, an adult romantic comedy done right!

Like Bridget Jones, this movie isn't perfect. Just note it in your diary as v.v.g.

The only thing I remember is the fake Christmas snow scenes.

Maguire must be commended for trying something different in an industry where old, tired formula rules the day, and Zellweger is charming even if her character...isn't.

A bad love life, and even worse underwear, has never looked so good.