1/29/09 - 2/1/09: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Thoughts:

Again, I've seen this one before too. But unlike its predecessor, I don't care for this movie all that much. At first I thought it was because the first time I saw it was on a date with a guy I dated for way too long...and for all the wrong reasons. Turns out, I just really think this sequel blows. Especially after watching the two films basically back to back. I recommend you NOT do this. There was definitely some logic in play when they released these films about 3 years apart.


What I Learned:
Just because an original film has memorable moments that really worked does not mean you must repeat them, almost identically, in the sequel. I can forgive the repeated moment in the beginning of the film, because on most levels, it works...but as for the rest? Come up with something new, for Pete's sake.

It is ludicrous to think that after only 4 weeks of dating, a woman would be EXPECTING an engagement. Wtf?

This film does have its moments, like the Thai prison scene, for example. But overall it felt like the Bridget Jones that I adore was missing. However, I think Renee Zellweger gained even more weight for this film than the previous one, thereby keeping her alright in my book. Also, from now on, I will refer to my thicker sections as "wobbly bits."

1/19/09 - 1/25/09: Bridget Jones's Diary

Thoughts:
I've seen this movie before, and I really do enjoy it. For once, a good review from me. Strange, I know. Although she's a little more "biological clock" than I consider myself to be (for the record, after seeing "He's Just Not That into You" I've dubbed myself "The Un-girl" but more on that later...), there are characteristics about her that mirror me in so many ways. More specifically, her awkwardness.

What I Learned:
There will be at least one time in everyone's life that he or she will:
1. Show up at a party inappropriately dressed due to not getting the memo.
2. Be caught in the most hideous pair of underwear at the worst time.
3. Make a complete ass of themselves, only to find that there's at least one person on this planet that can appreciate it.

A lot of folks seem to have some sort of disdain for Renee Zellweger. Maybe it's that, "I just took a huge bite out of a lemon" look perpetually etched on her face. I don't know. But I think, at least in this movie, that's she's alright in my book. Also, anyone who commits to a role to the point of purposely gaining a lot of weight is pretty awesome.

I am forever done with the Daniel Cleaver's of this world. Sodding idiots.