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Bridget Jones's Diary
(Reviewed March 23, 2001, by James Dawson)
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At first, you will be lamenting what a damned shame it was that the always-appealing Renee Zellweger gained weight for her role as the verging-on-chubby, persevering, unlucky-at-love title character. Then you will be wincing at the strange sound of all-American Renee speaking with a British accent. And for the first 15 minutes or so, you also will be dreading that this movie is going to be a dreary "Lifetime Network"-type litany of single-girl woes.
But things pick up pretty quickly, Renee wins your heart as usual, and all becomes right with the world. Make no mistake, this is a lightweight little romantic movie with not many surprises. But it is pleasant and likeable and breezy, and you won't feel as if you've thrown away your money. And sometimes, that's enough.
Back Row Grade: B-
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