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Bridget Jones’s Diary is, quite simply, the most beautiful picture released by Miramax Films in 1999, Cider House Rules. Based on the novel by Helen Fielding, the scenario for Bridget Jones’s Diary (written Four Weddings and a Funeral scribe Richard Curtis) has successfully adapted the book into easily manageable 90 - minute piece, while maintaining large parts of humor and remaining faithful to the tone. Bridget Jones’s Diary is smart, sassy, and thoroughly enjoyable, and the characteristics of one of the most endearing and believable characters grace the screen this year.

The film tells the story of one year in the life of an average of one thirty-something British women who, armed only with her wits and charm (and the diary), went in search of all succeed Mr. Right. Unlucky in love Bridget (Renee Zellweger) has two candidates: fun and sexy Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) and the dour Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), whom she overhears calling it “verbal nevozderzhny spinster” when they first meet at a party . Not surprisingly, that it transcends Daniel, but he is less than perfect catch. Then, just when her interest in Mark incipient (after his announcement that he loves her, as she only), he hooks up with the man-eating lawyer Natasha (Embeth Davidtz), who is determined to marry him. Meanwhile, her parents, the marriage of rocks and it is beginning to a career in television news. (The line, which gets its position: “I got fired from my last work for sleeping with my chief.)

In England, casting American Renee Zellweger was initially met with great resistance from the press and public. It was suggested that not only Zellweger American, but she was too skinny to play a chubby Bridget. Well, some time between casting and shooting, Zellweger put on a few pounds (she pleasingly plump - fat is not, by any means, but, of course, Kate Winslet proportions), and worked to perfect British accent (there are a few slips, but they ‘re fortunately rare). These qualities, combined with her natural charm and screen presence, make it their impeccable choice for the lead. No breakthrough because of its role in the global network of full and Jerry Maguire, it has given the performance of the all around quality. Zellweger embodies Bridget, and represents a tremendous why the movie works.

Those who have read in Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice will find some familiar characters and elements in Bridget Jones’s Diary. It does not take much to determine the deduction that Helen Fielding is a fan of Austin, and the fact that all these nods to Pride and Prejudice is deliberate. While it would be unfair to name Bridget Jones Diary of a Century 20 reiterated the Pride and Prejudice, there are some parallels - at least one of which filmmakers chose to emphasize.

At casting Colin Firth as Mark Darcy is inspired. Firth, who essayed Mr. Darcy in the extremely popular 1995 BBC / A and E television production of Pride and Prejudice, plays this part of the way he played the role previously, which indicates that two Darcys substantially the same . He repressed snob who gradually unwillingly finds himself falling in the least suitable woman around - Bridget (which, upon closer consideration, bears resemblance to the near Elizabeth Bennet). Hugh Grant has all the charm he could show to the role of Daniel fat - a man who improves his chances with Brigitte, telling lies about Mark. As in Austin Wickham, this guy think too well, and proceeds to prove our suspicion is correct. Grant, which is Firth, appeared in the adaptation of Austen (Sense and Sensibility), is home in the role. Strong performances are given support Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones as Bridget parents.

Bridget Jones’s Diary is filled with moments of truth and flashes of humor (sometimes two are the same). Heading in the newcomer Sharon Maguire, showed deftness of a veteran. The energy level consistently high and the characters (in particular, Bridget), did not take long to endear itself to the public. The result is worthy of exultation, especially in the bleakness of winter-spring cinematic landscape. I smiled at biting one liners, laughing as subtle and obvious comedic aspects, and nodded my head in sympathy Bridget too familiar plight - and I am a male. Imagine the reaction of women. Congratulations to all participants. Bridget Jones’s Diary is a triumph.

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