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Released on April 13, 2001, is a cornerstone of the romantic comedy genre, adapted from Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel . Directed by Sharon Maguire, the film follows the self-deprecating, 32-year-old Londoner Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) as she resolves to take control of her life—monitoring her weight, alcohol, and cigarette intake—while navigating a messy love triangle. Plot & Themes
The story is framed as a series of diary entries starting at a New Year’s party where Bridget is snubbed by the stoic (Colin Firth). She soon finds herself torn between her charming but roguish boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), and the initially "contemptible" but ultimately sincere Darcy.
The Film Canon: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) | The Young Folks
Released on April 13, 2001, is a cornerstone of the romantic comedy genre, adapted from Helen Fielding’s best-selling novel . Directed by Sharon Maguire, the film follows the self-deprecating, 32-year-old Londoner Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) as she resolves to take control of her life—monitoring her weight, alcohol, and cigarette intake—while navigating a messy love triangle. Plot & Themes
The story is framed as a series of diary entries starting at a New Year’s party where Bridget is snubbed by the stoic (Colin Firth). She soon finds herself torn between her charming but roguish boss, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), and the initially "contemptible" but ultimately sincere Darcy.
The Film Canon: Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) | The Young Folks
