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Opening 27 Feb 2025
Directed by:
Michael Morris
Writing credits:
Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer, Abi Morgan
Principal actors:
Renée Zellweger, Mila Jankovic, Casper Knopf, Elena Rivers, Hugh Grant
"Bridget Jones, it’s time to live again." These poignant words from her father serve as the emotional thread running through this fourth, and possibly final, chapter of Bridget Jones’s journey, making it the most bittersweet and relatable film in the series.
Now in her mid-50s, Bridget (Renée Zellweger) finds herself navigating motherhood and life after the passing of her beloved husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). This time, her journey is different—one focused on rediscovering joy and finding the courage to move forward after an unexpected loss.
Zellweger slips effortlessly back into her iconic role, bringing Bridget’s signature blend of charm and awkwardness, now tempered with more maturity and self-awareness. The film’s heart is found in Bridget’s quest for self-discovery as she tackles new challenges—raising two young children, dating a much younger man, Roxster (Leo Woodall), and even dealing with a cosmetic mishap (a lip plumper that doesn’t exactly give her the desired youthful look she was hoping for).
What stands out most is the way the film portrays women still figuring things out as they age. It’s refreshing to see Bridget not only struggling to get her life together but also embracing the chaos that comes with it. Some of the film’s highlights were the moments between former lovers Bridget and Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), whose appearance in the film brings just the right amount of levity and laughter.
In short, this installment is a heartwarming, feel-good exploration of Bridget’s next chapter, filled with humor, heart, and the kind of relatability that’s made her so beloved amongst so many. (Erin Huebscher)
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