Awesome Adaptations (47) Bridget Jones's Diary

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An Awesome Adaptation Based on a Diary or Journal

Title: Bridget Jones's Diary
Adapted from: Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding

Sadly I haven't read the book this film is based on, but the film is so enjoyable - hilarious, romantic and sweetly endearing - that it just has to be an awesome adaptation!  Awkward, impulsive Bridget Jones starts keeping a diary chronicling her plans to improve her self-image and finally get into a meaningful and healthy relationship.  Of course it isn't easy, and there are many missteps along the way.

The diary aspect keeps Bridget Jones's wry, self-deprecating sense of humor at the forefront of the film, and brings so much depth to her struggles.  It makes the story much more like a journey, because the audience can see what her intentions are and the effects.  The cast also brings so much to the film.  Renée Zellweger captures the wit and quirky charm of Bridget so well, and I completely forget she's American!  And with Colin Firth and Hugh Grant as her two potential love interests, swooning is guaranteed!  The romance does not need much more to develop than the choice between these two guys!  (That might be personal opinion, but I highly doubt it.)  Add to that the timeless romantic appeal that is behind the structure of this story (which is reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice) and this film is pretty much the definition of what great chick-lit film-making can be.

The humor and fun, and more importantly the emotional development of the characters makes this such a wonderful film, and very definitely an awesome adaptation.  I really love this film!