12 years after the disappointing sequel The Edge of Reason that probably made its lead actress Renee Zellweger go into a self-imposed hiatus, Bridget Jones is back with a vengeance in the 3rd installment of her story. She's still the confused single Brit but thanks to it's director Sharon Maguire (who directed the first film), the author of the original book Helen Fielding and Oscar winning actress/screenwriter (Sense and Sensibility) Emma Thompson who's also in the film as the gynecologist joining screenwriting credits, the film is one enjoyable intelligent chick flick.
Bridget's true love Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) is back again and this time he's competing with an American website millionaire Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey) for her love. After having an intimate moment with the two, she becomes pregnant and the dilemna begins: who is the father between the two men?
Aside from the writing, Bridget Jones's Baby wins with its cast. It's great to see 4 Oscar winners (Zellweger, Firth, Thompson and Bridget's dad Jim Broadbent) all in one film and they don't disappoint. Nice to see Patrick Dempsey back in the chick flick scene again with charm fully intact.
This is the Bridget Jones in the age of social media and those who loved her since the first book came out are in for a treat.
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