There are films that have not lost their relevance for decades. Among them, of course, is a film story about a girl who once decided to change her life and wrote about it in her diary. A light romantic comedy, focused primarily on a female audience - so in a nutshell you can describe the tape "Diary of Bridget Jones." The actor, or rather the actress, without whose participation it is now difficult to imagine this funny film project - Renee Zellweger, who played the main character.
So, what can be told about the plot, the central characters of the picture and the people who so successfully embodied their images?
The plot and actors of the film "The Diary of Bridget Jones"
The fact that the plot of the sensational comedy is borrowed from the eponymous work created by the popular author of romance novels speaks for itself. However, the creators of the comedy "Bridget Jones's Diary", whose actors and roles have been haunting the public for about 15 years, did not hide the fact that they were trying to conquer primarily the beautiful half of the audience.
The central character of the movie novel is a 30-year-old young lady named Bridget, who lives in England. The young Englishwoman is worried about quite standard problems - lack of personal life, overweight, bad habits, difficult relationships with parents and boss. With all these misfortunes, Jones performed by the brilliant actress Renee Zellweger intends to fight, starting with the New Year.
Of course, charismatic male characters cannot do without the painting “The Diary of Bridget Jones”. An actor playing a handsome boss with whom the main character, Hugh Grant, is in love. An interesting role went to Colin Firth, who embodied the image of a lawyer, with whom his own mother is desperately trying to reduce Jones. As you might guess, the situation is gradually turning into a real love triangle.
Who played Renee Zellweger
Many actors in the film "The Diary of Bridget Jones" were approved by the creators almost at the last moment. This also applies to Renee Zellweger, who agreed to gain weight for the sake of filming. The actress, by nature not inclined to fullness, observing a special "diet", gained 11 kg, turning into a charming little cake. The efforts of Rene were not in vain, since the role of the Englishwoman Bridget is still considered her main achievement. Interestingly, it was originally planned that the image will embody Kate Winslet in the film .
Of course, the star of the film "The Bridget Jones Diary", the actors and roles of which are still being actively discussed, is known not only thanks to the images of comedic characters. Renee Zellweger has long proved her ability to play completely different women. Among her heroines were an unjustly convicted girl, a feminist writer, a civil war victim, a witness to a murder, forced to hide, and other interesting personalities.
Hugh Grant and Colin Firth
The role of a charming bastard, prone to lies and betrayal, was simply created for Hugh Grant, which he once again proved by starring in the comedy Bridget Jones's Diary. The actor brilliantly embodied the image of a macho boss, in whom a clumsy and funny Englishwoman is in love. Grant's character, with whom Bridget breaks up in connection with his betrayal, participates in the most amusing scenes of comedy drama. Nevertheless, the owner of truly British manners, Hugh is good not only in the role of negative characters. He succeeds in a wide variety of roles, ranging from an FBI agent to an unhappy lover.
Of course, the comedy "The Bridget Jones Diary" can not do without a positive character. The actor, who played the lawyer Mark Darcy, with whom the 30-year-old Englishwoman is persistently trying to bring her mother - Colin Firth. His character is the exact opposite of Daniel Clover, whose image Grant embodied. Mark is a responsible, serious, smart and kind young man, eventually falling in love with Bridget. Like Hugh, Colin prefers not to get stuck in one role, playing aristocrats from past centuries, criminals, representatives of creative professions and even kings.
Other interesting heroes
Of course, not all the bright characters of Bridget Jones's Diary are listed above. It is impossible not to mention such heroes as the parents of a young journalist. First of all, the actress deserves attention, brilliantly playing Bridget's mother, who, like her daughter, suddenly decides to start life anew, for which she leaves her husband for another man and is actively pursuing her career. Gemma Jones is familiar to viewers primarily as an actress in the series Poirot and Purely English Murder, and she can also be seen in the films Devils and Ballet Shoes.
Jim Broadbent played the abandoned husband and part-time dad Bridget . Fans of the actor may like such famous film projects with his participation as “Gangs of New York”, “Moulin Rouge”.
Continuation of a story
Spectators who liked the film should definitely see the sequel - “Bridget Jones Diary 2”. The actors who play the central characters do not change. Fans will meet again with Zellweger, Grant, Firth and others. A desperate Englishwoman is waiting for new adventures, the main character’s relationship with lawyer Mark Darcy is again under threat.
Good news for fans of the heroes of Zellweger, Grant and Firth. In 2017, the third part of the story about Bridget and her men is expected. This time, Jones will dream of a child, having entered a critical age.