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5 /10

Not that much of an improvement

'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

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7 /10

some good Bridget Jones fun

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.

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4 /10

One more push

Renée Zellweger returns as Bridget Jones and this time she gets pregnant and not sure who the father is.

Is it long lost beau Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) now a big shot barrister and also married or hi tech numbers guy Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsey) whose dating algorithm and website has made him immensely rich.

No room for cad Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) in this film as he is presumed dead in a plane that crashed. We get to see a huge picture of him in a memorial service attended by mainly young blondes from eastern Europe.

Jones herself is in a dilemma, not as to how to let the potential dads know as to which one of them knocked her up. She is now middle aged and at work where she is a producer of a news show, the younger and punchier network executive with her trendy young Turks in tow want something more edgy and in tune with the demographics.

The film is actually consistently amusing, the makers know what made the other two films work but it still has this brand of humour that started with Four Weddings and a Funeral but that was over twenty years ago and London and indeed the world has moved on since then and I am not sure that I found the film's smugness too endearing.

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8 /10

It's the guy from Starbucks

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Bridget (Renée Zellweger) is a 43 year old news producer...spinster. She has retired her ovaries. Daniel, one of the two loves of her life, has passed on. She asks herself in Austen fashion, "Is Mr. Darcy, Mr Right?" She goes away on to a music festival (one that has Ed Sheeran). It is called a "Sodom and Gomorrah with tofu." Here she meets Jack (Patrick Dempsey) and hooks up. Later at home, her and Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth) a married man, come together after 10 years of cat and mouse. As you already know, the question becomes, "whose baby is it?" The film is a romantic comedy, with Bridget loved unconditionally by two wealthy men, apparently not uncommon for 43 year old pregnant moms who don't know who is the father. The support cast was excellent and the film boasts a Joe Cocker, "Up Where We Belong" moment...sort of. We don't get to know who the father is until the very end...

This was a fairly good comedy with top stars up grading what could have been an average film.

Guide: F-word. Sex. Male rear nudity...and not pretty at that.

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8 /10

Bridget Jones's Baby

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Bridget Jones's Diary was a fantastic adaptation of the best-selling book of the 1990s, The Edge of Reason was reasonable, this third entry, fifteen years on from the original, was highly anticipated, an original script from creator Helen Fielding, Emma Thompson and Dan Mazer (Ali G Indahouse, Borat, Brüno). Basically Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) has reached her target weight and stopped smoking, after celebrating her 43rd birthday her mother Pamela (Gemma Jones) says her time for having children is running out. Bridget attends the funeral of Daniel Cleaver, presumed dead after a plane crash, there she sees her ex, barrister Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), wife his new wife, then they go their separate ways. Bridget now works as a television producer and is close friends with anchor Miranda (Bad Education's Sarah Solemani), after being heartbroken by her friends, who have children, she goes with Miranda to a music festival. Bridget is challenged to sleep with the first man she meets, sure enough she meets handsome stranger (Patrick Dempsey), they meet again after an Ed Sheeran concert, the two have sex, but the next morning he apparently disappears. Bridget attends the christening for the youngest child of Jude (Shirley Henderson), she is godmother, and Mark is the godfather, he and his wife are getting divorced, they have sex, but Bridget leaves Mark, leaving a note that reconnecting with him is too painful. With her friend Sharon/Shazzer (Smack the Pony's Sally Phillips) finds out she is pregnant, she used expired condoms when having sex, she decides to keep the child, as it is her last chance for a child. After visiting obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Rawlings (Emma Thompson), Bridget realises she does not know who the father is, Miranda finds out the stranger is billionaire dating app creator Jack Quant, they conspire to get him on the show, get hair samples for DNA testing, and the interview becomes a series of questions to eliminate him as the father. Jack recognises Bridget, she confesses she is pregnant and he may be the father, with no mention of Mark, he is taken aback but wants to support her. Bridget also tells Mark about her pregnancy, he is thrilled, but he is not told about Jack, and she does not go ahead with DNA testing, worrying she will miscarry, Dr. Rawlings is forced to go through appointments twice, with both Mark and Jack. Bridget attends a work event with Jack, and Mark turns up, both men initially like each other, but going to dinner together Bridget finally comes clean and tells them she is unsure who is the father, Jack takes the news well, but Mark walks out upset. A pre-natal class and a bout of cramps for Bridget also become complicated, Jack is relaxed and warmly cares for Bridget, but Mark is jealous of this, he and Jack fight at the hospital, and sent out of the room, Jack implies he and Bridget did not use condoms, Mark leaves once and for all realising he is less likely to be the father. Jack and Bridget prepare for the baby's arrival, he wants her to move in with him, but he knows Bridget still loves Mark, he confesses to what he implied to him, an upset Bridget goes to tell Mark, but decides to leave him be, when she sees his wife arrive at his house. 9 months pregnant, Bridget is fired for continued production mistakes, and she ends up hungry, without a card and locked out of her flat, but eventually Mark comes along and helps her break in, he informs her he and his wife have finalised the divorce, she was collecting her things. Just as they are about to kiss, Bridget's waters break, he throws his ringing phone out as a romantic gesture, but they cannot call a taxi, a local restaurant drives her, stopping to deliver pizzas and in traffic due to protesting, they initially walk, but Bridget's contractions force Mark to carry her to hospital, Mark nearly collapses, but Jack arrives in time, the two men drag Bridget to hospital together. Mark and Jack both try to help, but Bridget reaches for Mark's hand, he reassures her and says he will love her no matter what the DNA result is, Bridget gives birth to a healthy baby boy, Dr. Rawlings takes Mark and Jack to perform the DNA test, having bonded over the 9 months they shake hands and wish each other luck. In the end, a year later, Bridget is getting married, Jack is there holding her son, she is marrying Mark, after the wedding Mark and Jack head to the reception, they are now friends, Bridget carries her son William, it is confirmed that Mark is the father, and finally there is a newspaper, the cover reveals Daniel Cleaver has been found, alive! Also starring Jim Broadbent as Bridget's father Colin, Jessica Hynes/Stevenson as Magda, James Callis as Tom, Celia Imrie as Una Alconbury, Julian Rhind-Tutt as Fergus, James Faulkner as Uncle Geoffrey, Joanna Scanlan as Cathy - Makeup Lady, Neil Pearson as Richard Finch, Patrick Malahide as George Wilkins, Darren Boyd as Jeremy, Dolly Wells as Woney and Miranda's Dominic Coleman as Village Hall Photographer. A slightly different looking Zellweger still pulls off the British accent and remains adorable, returning Firth is still great as the charming posh man, and Dempsey is a welcome newcomer as the other man vying for Bridget's affection, Solemani is fantastically saucy, and the other supporting British stars also do well. This entry feels different to the other two, this is actually a good thing, the script is full of embarrassing cock-ups and wittiness, as well as the sweet, affectionate stuff, in many scenes I could not stop laughing, I was in hysterics by the time it came to the childbirth, if you want something hilarious and sweet, this is definitely one to watch, a brilliant romantic comedy. Very good!

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A bit 'long in the tooth', Zellweger manages to come off sympathetic again.

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My wife and I watched this at home on DVD from our public library.

It has been 16 years since we first watched Bridget Jones, and 13 years since the last time. Presently she is just turning 43 and working as a producer at a London TV station. She seems resigned to her single, childless life but her mum is always bringing the subject up.

She is tricked by her TV station friend to go on a holiday to a beach to have fun, get drunk, and tap a few manly men. Bridget does, and ends up having a wild night in the sack with Jack, a Billionaire who wrote a book on finding love.

When she gets back home she has a chance encounter with her old boyfriend, Mark Darcy, who is just splitting up with his wife. They have a wild night in the sack also.

Not long after Bridget finds out she is pregnant, and her OBGYN tells her either encounter could have produced the pregnancy, timing-wise.

The rest of the movie is typically British comedy, as Bridget tries to figure out who the father is while keeping the two men separate, each thinking he is the father.

Not a very memorable movie but the actors are some favorites of ours and it turned out to be a pleasant, almost 2 hours of entertainment.

SPOILERS: The two men were both understanding, Jack even more so than Mark. But Bridget really loved Mark, and only figured she might be able to love Jack eventually. In the end she and Mark had a wedding, the baby boy appeared to be about 1 year old, and the presumption is Mark was the biological father.

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What a way to end a journey

This film tells the story of Bridget Jones, who wants a man but is still single at the age of 43. She accidentally gets pregnant, but the father could be one of two man. How is she going to cope with the tricky situation?

Unlike some sequels, this one is actually a wanted one. It is actually very satisfying to see how Bridget Jones get on in her life after over ten years. A lot has happened to her in between the last film and this one, and so have the viewers. Her experiences mirror those of the viewers, enhancing the connections between the viewers and Bridget Jones. The viewers have grown up, and so has she. Therefore, Renee Zellweger's somewhat different appearance helps to mature the Bridget Jones character. It is very satisfying to see her love life finally reaching a destination, albeit encountering a few glitches along the way. I enjoyed this experience.

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5 /10

Welcome back, Bridget

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After the so-so first sequel I think many people went into this third instalment with some doubts. Especially when you learnt that Richard Curtis was off script writing duties and Hugh Grant declined to return.

However, first film Director Sharon Maguire being back was a plus, as was the ever welcome inclusion of Emma Thompson as both an actor and co-writer.

So, what of the film itself? In many ways its a case of same old Bridget, only older and more at a loss. Still stuck between two men and in this case stuck as to who is the father.

Yes, there's a fair bit of swearing in this film, and it's slightly too long, but it's fun entertainment, and isn't that what the world needs right now? It has some fun moments, and nicely we sort of root for both men to be the Dad.

It's a shame they couldn't leave it as a trilogy, but the final few seconds leave the door open for more. After the previously mentioned so-so 'Edge of Reason' it's nice to see Miss Jones back on form.

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10 /10

Yesss

Woah the best one yet. I'm glad they didn't listen to me when I said not to make a third. I guess I'm not much of a film critic.

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9 /10

Lovely addition to Bridget Jones

I found the third movie to be a lovely addition to the franchise of Bridget Jones. I found it quite comparable to the first two. The laughs hit, the characters just as messed up as usual, and the new additions bring a youthful element. Quite enjoyed her antics, as usual, as she navigates her numerous dilemmas. Was a bit annoyed by mark darcy but he plays the character he always did, aloof and a bit standoffish, but wouldn't want him any other way. I would have liked a bit longer of a review to bridge the gap between this and last movie. But overall, it was what they all are, mindlessly entertaining. Don't go looking for an Oscar worthy performance, that isn't the intent. It's a romcom.

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8 /10

Dracula, the Mummy, and Frankenstein are no match for . . .

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. . . Bridget Jones, Universal Movie Studio's latest foray into serial horror. ROSEMARY did NOT bite anyone or give them black eyes while having HER baby, but that's just the tip of the iceberg marking BRIDGET JONES' mayhem. (Satan wouldn't DARE to knock HER up!) As NANNY MacPHEE warns us, "There are always more risks with a geriatric mother." For instance, women of Bridget's vintage have about 200% more babies with Down's Syndrome than normal-aged moms. Such progeny are now being pushed as "the new black" by their "career women" procrastinating mothers, and in recent years they've gotten more TV roles and Media Face Time than than all the able-bodied Asian- or Mexican-Americans combined. The Great Irony is that the later the baby, the quicker Mom transitions from Cradle to Grave, leaving U.S. taxpayers to care for the result of her whimsical "geriatric pregnancy." Better enjoy the horror of BRIDGET JONES' BABY while you can: Leader Trump surely will put an end to such Tomfoolery.

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9 /10

Zellweger Comeback?

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Bridget Jones's Baby (2016): Dir: Sharon Maguire / Cast: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Solemani, Emma Thompson: Bridget Jones takes the next step forward and becomes pregnant but unfortunately there is two potential fathers and she is clueless as to what to do. She is divorced from Mark Darcy but he arrives for the apparent funeral of Daniel Cleaver where she learns that he is re-married. This relationship is also on the outs and Mark and Bridget have a late night fling to reconnect. Prior to this she had a sexual fling with a romantic TV guru named Jack Qwant. She finally spills the beans to both potential fathers and a competition for superior father emerges. Thankfully we are not met with another clumsy fist fight that was funny in the first film but overkill in the second. While the relationships are shamefully careless, the cast is engaging. Zellweger as Jones meets this new situation with honest awkwardness. Colin Firth as Mark attempts to rekindle what was lost and accept the new venture of fatherhood. Patrick Dempsey as Jack is a free spirit but has honest intentions. In colorful supporting roles is Sarah Solemani as Miranda, a flirtatious talk show anchor who leads Bridget into her new fond condition. Emma Thompson brings charm and wit as the doctor overseeing the pregnancy. Sharon Maguire returns as director presenting the value of motherhood as the diary's next entry. Score: 9 / Writing: 100% / Themes: 66% / Acting: 100% / Directing: 100% / Visual: 100%

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8 /10

I don't remember the first two movies that well, but I think that fans of the series should be pleased.

'BRIDGET JONES'S BABY': Four Stars (Out of Five)

The third installment in the popular 'BRIDGET JONES' film franchise; following 2001's 'BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY', and 2004's 'BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON'. The film once again stars Renee Zellweger, in the title role, and Colin Firth, reprising his role as Mark Darcy (Bridget's main romantic interest, in all three movies). It also costars Patrick Dempsey, Sarah Solemani, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones and Emma Thompson. It was directed by Sharon Maguire, who also directed the original film. The screenplay was written by Helen Fielding (who also co-wrote the first two movies, and the novels they're based on), Dan Mazer (who also wrote 'BORAT', 'BRUNO' and several episodes of 'DA ALI G SHOW') and Emma Thompson. The movie has received mostly positive reviews from critics, and it's been a hit at the international Box Office (much like the first two films). I enjoyed it.

Bridget Jones (Zellweger) is now 43-years-old, single, and worried her time is running out to have a baby. She works as a television producer, and is good friends with the anchor of the news show she runs, Miranda (Solemani). Miranda takes Bridget to a music festival, for a weekend of partying (for her birthday). There Bridget meets a handsome stranger, named Jack Qwant (Dempsey), who she has a one-night stand with. Bridget then runs into her old lover, Mark Darcy (Firth), at a friend's baby's christening; and the two sleep together as well. When Bridget discovers she's pregnant, and she decides to keep the child, she has a big challenge in trying to figure out who the father is. So she engages in relationships with both men, and leads them both on.

The movie is funny, uplifting, and somewhat romantic. I like that the series has always gone the raunchy R-rated romcom route (like I've heard the books do). This time some of the crudeness, and excessive foul language, does seem a bit forced, and unnecessary though. At other times, it really works though (and is hilarious). I think it's great to see movies, like this, with an independent woman sleeping around (and having lots of sexual fun). I do think there's a bit of a double standard though; a man in the same role, would be seen a lot more negatively (I think). Especially considering how she treats the men when she finds out she's pregnant; by leading them both on, and not telling them that she's unsure who the father is. Still I really enjoyed the film, and I love the performances. I don't remember the first two movies that well, but I think that fans of the series should be pleased.

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6 /10

Daddies' home.

Surprisingly, this belated sequel is the best of its trilogy. 'Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)' isn't based on an existing book, rather an original screenplay co-written by the novels' author (although a book was then written based on this, which retroactively transformed the series' third entry into its fourth). It isn't possible to say if this is the main reason for its increased success, but there's surely something to the fact that it has been written specifically to be a two-hour movie and hasn't been compressed down from existing material. Having said that, it's not as if the most major problems plaguing its predecessors surrounded this issue. The picture picks up Bridget's story ten years after her supposed 'happily ever after' at the end of the series' second instalment, seeing our protagonist back to being her usual single self. After a one-night stand with a handsome, rich, charming and apparently well-endowed stranger, Bridget proceeds to get back in bed with her boring ex-fiancée. A few weeks later, she finds out she's pregnant. Brilliant... but who's the father? That's the set-up for this outing and, almost right off the bat, it's more interesting than that of either of the two films it follows. The drama just feels like it has a proper weight to it here and it leads to some naturally embarrassing situations that are undeniably difficult to parse, which puts Bridget in the position of 'making a fool of herself' without resorting to strange contortions of reality or setting her up to fail. There are some genuine laughs, not just chuckles, this time around, with some late-game physical comedy - alongside almost every appearance of Emma Thompson - being the highlight. Though the characters are generally quite one-dimensional, the affair does a good job of getting you to care about its central questions: Who is the father? Who will Bridget end up with? Why do I care about this all of a sudden? It's remarkably good considering how average - or below average - the series has been up until this point. Of course, the picture isn't perfect. It still falls into a lot of the same trappings as before and occasionally falls flat on its face. Some of it feels decidedly old-school, though not all of it, and it is ultimately rather generic. Hugh Grant isn't here this time, either; his omission isn't fatal but it does feel strange, making this movie the distinct 'odd one out' within its trilogy, and the in-universe explanation for it is a little, shall we say, misguided. Still, in the end, this is a surprisingly enjoyable rom-com. Like I said, it's the best of the 'Bridget' bunch. 6/10.

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8 /10

Baby, am I glad that Bridget is back! Lots of laughs and sighs, don't delay in seeing it!

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In this third installment of life with Bridget Jones, B (Renee Zellweger), 43, has risen the ladder at the television station. Now a producer of a well-respected talk show, her working life has improved. Alas, this is not so for her personal life. Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) has married someone else, deeming them too different for eternal happiness. Boyfriends are absent at the present, so Bridget goes to a "glamping" event with a close friend. Its a big love encounter, where each person gets a yurt with amenities. But, that doesn't eliminate muddy paths, as our Ms. Jones falls in the slime almost immediately. That's when handsome Jack (Patrick Dempsey) comes to her rescue and hooks up with her later, in a very romantic night. Yet, Bridget leaves the area before they even exchange names. Back in London, B barely makes it on time for a memorial service for a friend and, then, to a christening where she meets Mark both times. He's separated and getting a divorce. With Bridget dancing along to Gangnam style, Mark puts the moves on his former love, ending in a nearby bedroom. Yet, Bridget walks away from him, too, before the dawn breaks. Flashing forward six weeks, without seeing either gentleman, Bridget starts getting nauseous and discovers she's pregnant. So, who's the father? She doesn't know! With her mother running for a local election, Dad there to comfort her, and friends and work colleagues intrigued over her "plight", what's a lady to do? It turns out Jack is an American billionaire advice guru, too, as Bridget struggles to alert him and Mark to her condition. Both seem pleased to hear they are about to become fathers, until they realize it could be either of them! The OB-GYN (Emma Thompson) finds it a dryly amusing state of affairs! Who IS the baby daddy and who will Bridget end up with? Baby, I am beyond happy that Bridget Jones is back! The third time is definitely a charm, as Zellweger returns to delight audiences everywhere as the affable but zany Ms. Jones. She's great. Thank Providence, too, that Firth returns as the uptight but handsome Mark Darcy while Dempsey is also quite fun as Jack and likewise attractive. Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Thompson, and all of the other cast members are terrific as well. With a very funny script, fabulous costumes, nice sets, and a great direction, what, what is not to love? Sneak out of work, college, housework or anything else to catch it!

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7 /10

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

"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.

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6 /10

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Bridget Jones's Baby

The best part about having a baby when you are old is that you can share diapers.

Mind you, the mature mother in this rom-com can still control her body functions.

Bumbling Brit Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) manages to get knocked up on her 43rd birthday. Worse, she doesn't know if the father is her recently divorced ex-boyfriend (Colin Firth), or the dating website magnate (Patrick Dempsey) she copulated with at the music festival.

Telling the would-be candidates while forgoing the paternity tests, Bridget breeds a rivalry between the men, which she fosters until the very end.

The anticipated third entry in the film adaptation of the beloved book series, this second sequel delivers a more familiar Bridget than the previous instalment. Less animated and more grounded, fervent fans will rejoice Bridget's return to recklessness.

Besides, whoever can afford to send the kid to bordering school should be the dad.

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7 /10

This is a two-man job!

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

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7 /10

A worthy end for Bridget Jones.

Overall, I liked this movie, and I think it represents a decent ending to the Bridget Jones trilogy. It's not a very good movie, but it's warm, it has a funny story and gives us back most of the characters we like. Personally, I like this movie more than its predecessor, which seemed more worn and soulless. In this movie, the unthinkable happens and Bridget got pregnant... but she doesn't know who the father is! On the one hand, it could be Mark Darcy, her eternal love, but it could also be Jack, a one-night stand she had at a festival.

The movie is predictably the last in which we'll see Bridget Jones and her adventures. Not only is the formula already quite worn out, but the actors have also aged and are now on another level of their lives. The biggest problem with this film, in fact, is the predictability of its script, where we can foresee with some certainty what will happen. Even who is the child's father! The jokes are nothing new, but sometimes they work, and the film is not happy about making us laugh, but it also doesn't upset us either. Unfortunately, I didn't feel the same chemistry among the trio of main actors that was observed in the past. The film has a series of uninteresting sub-plots, placed to fill time and space, because nothing relevant comes from any of them.

Again, Renee Zellwegger returns to one of the characters that brought her notoriety and fortune, but the actress already accuses her age, with visible wrinkles and a lack of joviality that the character also gradually assumes. She is a good actress, however, and gives us another very competent job, closing in the best way her work. At his side, a mature but elegant Colin Firth remains fresh and impeccable in the role of Darcy. Cast in this film, Patrick Dempsey did a satisfying job, but somewhat lukewarm, as was his character, an algorithmic intellectual who made his fortune with a social networking site. Emma Thompson is a good comedian, but the character is too serious for her to really put to use the comedic skills we recognize in her. Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent are safe bets, but they are rarely really taken advantage of. Sarah Solemani is also a nice addition, but also adds little to the film.

Once again, the film takes on its British credits with a discreet but effective and functional cinematography, making the best use of the good scenery and also the excellent filming locations selected for the film. We have a good balance of light and shadow, good colors and excellent editing, with the film not wasting time or dragging. The costumes are also very good, and the soundtrack does its job well, without standing out or disappointing.

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5 /10

Profoundly Sad Analysis of a Largely Indifferent Urban World

Conceived as a comedy, the third in a highly successful franchise, BRIDGET JONES' DIARY exerts a profoundly different reaction. What we are introduced to is the life of the protagonist (Renee Zellweger) that is totally devoid of any real meaning. Spending her work days in some trashy media outlet, she is forced to mouth platitudes so as to satisfy her boss, while spending her leisure hours in desperate attempts to get laid with colleagues whose sole idea of "a good time" is to indulge in relentless innuendo and enjoy the prospect of future shags. No one, it seems, has either the courage or the strength of mind to admit their true feelings.

In Zellweger's performance Bridget comes across as someone profoundly short on self-confidence. She utters witty voice-overs to the viewers as she types her diary, but we understood fairly early on into the movie that they are evasions, a way of refusing to tell the truth to herself. It is this fault that leads her into the film's central dilemma; the need to find out who the father of her baby actually is - Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), or smooth American rival (Patrick Dempsey), a task for which she feels both emotionally and temperamentally unsuited.

Yet we can understand her feelings, when the two men in her life seem so profoundly self-interested. Forget their insincere protestations of love; their real aim in life is to satisfy their self-interest. Mark oscillates between Bridget and his wife Candida (whom we see fleetingly); when it suits his purposes, he tosses Candida aside in favor of Bridget. Meanwhile his rival seems more interested in sustaining his self-image as a "caring" American (as opposed to the indifferent Brit) rather than really understanding Bridget's complex emotions.

The film contains an array of sexist and homophobic stereotypes guaranteed to offend anyone, from Bridget's mother's (Gemma Jones's) house-party with a token guest-list of those embracing alternative lifestyles, to the profoundly depressing sight of Bridget being dropped like a piece of meat into the hospital, immediately before her pregnancy is due to start. Questions of human dignity and female well-being are left aside: Bridget is no more than a commodity to her so-called suitors.

The overall impression left by the film is of an indifferent London, a place where no one really cares for anyone else, where hedonism and superficiality reign supreme, and where single women have little or nothing to look forward to in their lives. It seems a suitably depressive release for the post-Brexit era.

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8 /10

Absolutely one of the most hilarious rom coms i have seen

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For those of you who grew up with the first installment of the 2001 British romantic comedy sees renee zellweger once again becomes bridget jones after a 12 year shift away from the spotlight. This time Bridget is reaching 43 and she is still not over her first love mark darcy played by colin firth whom she broke up with. As she is still single she goes to a music festival with a friend where she meets dashing jack quaint played by mcdreamy himself Patrick Dempsey who swoons bridget and she ends up in his tent. A few days later she bumps into mark again and she even ends up in his bed. Problems arise when she finds out she is pregnant and has no idea who the father of her unborn child is. So is it jack or mark that is the father of Bridget's baby? Bottom line my mom and me were laughing our heads off this film. Renee was hilarious as the lovelorn bridget and both Dempsey and firth were very funny especially Dempsey who i also liked in enchanted. If you are looking for a hilarious rom com with lots of laughs check it out.

8/10

4.5 stars Hilariously good

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6 /10

Well made third installment

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.

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2 /10

Utter boredom

Over 90% of the movies that I watch are horror so as a rule romantic comedies aren't really my cup of tea. However,I really enjoyed the first Bridget Jones movie, the second was so so. Naturally I was curious about this, the third entry. At the age of 43 Bridget gets pregnant, but she's not sure who the father is, he could be either her ex Mark Darcy, or he could be an American billionaire. Personally I didn't care who he is, this movie is so incredibly slow and unfunny, I just about hung on until the end credits. I found it sad that a film resorts to swearing in attempt to be funny. It's not. Only positive thing was the soundtrack. Oh, and Bridget's more slender figure. Two hours of utter boredom.

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3 /10

'Is you is or is you ain't my baby?'

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A situation familiar to Mr C Firth from the equally turgid 'Mamma Mia' of blessed memory(comparatively speaking). Is he the father of Ms Jones's brat?Frankly do we give a damn? The usual appalling cliches and ham acting with Mr J.Broadbent looking suitably ashamed at dishing out so much old rope. Lots of swearing from Miss Zellweger and her potty - mouthed chums which doesn't amount to a hill of beans. I ask myself how much longer this franchise can limp along and I am not confident of a good outcome in this regard. By the time Bridget Jones's infant gets to Cambridge(naturally),it's mother will be drawing her enhanced pension and still making cow - eyes at Hugh Grant. You can take that to the bank.

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5 /10

Bridget Jones's Baby

3rd in the popular series, see 40+ Bridget realising time is running out for having a baby. Determined instead to have some fun, she sleeps with both Dempsey and Further and gets pregnant - but which one is the father.

Enjoyable slice of wit with Zellwegger on sparkling form with all around her also pulling their weight. The plot around who the father is, is a bit meh and Hugh Grant is conspicuous by his absence, but otherwise it's witty and quite touching.

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