Same Bridget. Brand new diary.|Nov. 10, 2004|United Kingdom | France | Germany | Ireland | United States|108 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Romance
Description: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is a 2004 romantic comedy film that continues the story of Bridget Jones, played by Renée Zellweger. The movie follows Bridget as she navigates her relationship with Mark Darcy, portrayed by Colin Firth. While initially happy, Bridget’s confidence is shaken when she meets Mark’s attractive and intelligent assistant, Rebecca Gillies, played by Jacinda Barrett.
At her job on the TV show *Sit-Up Britain*, Bridget encounters her ex-boyfriend, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), who offers her a role in a new travel series. Despite labeling him as deceitful and intolerable, Bridget eventually accepts the opportunity, ignoring her friends’ concerns.
During a Law Council Dinner hosted by Mark, Bridget hopes for a proposal but instead faces a series of embarrassing mishaps. The evening culminates in a trivia quiz where Bridget’s mistake leads Rebecca to victory, leaving Bridget disheartened. Following the dinner, Mark and Bridget argue, but he later apologizes and declares his love for the first time. He invites her on a ski trip to Lech, Austria, where Bridget discovers Rebecca is also present. A pregnancy scare further complicates their relationship, especially after a disagreement about their future children’s upbringing.
Back at home, Bridget is hurt by Mark’s dismissive attitude toward marriage during a lunch with their parents. Her suspicions grow after overhearing a message from Rebecca on Mark’s answering machine. Encouraged by her friends to confront him, Bridget does so, but Mark refuses to address her concerns, leading to their breakup.
Bridget then travels to Thailand with her friend Shazza and Daniel Cleaver to film a travel show. Despite reconnecting with Daniel, her trust in him is shattered once again when his true character is revealed. The film explores Bridget’s journey of self-discovery and her attempts to navigate love, trust, and personal growth.
Cast director: Beeban Kidron
Cast actor: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jacinda Barrett, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Sally Phillips, Celia Imrie, James Faulkner, Shirley Henderson
Original name: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason