Ever feel that a whole story has been written about you ???????????????????/
I love bridget jones diary i have seen 1st and read 2nd one cant wait to see the edge of reason there is not one second in it when it drags and its one of them you can watch overe and over again ...
I would also like to mention that cyotee uguly is a to watch film to if you have not seen go out and get it its a feel good movie where you just wanna get up and shout go girl and do that little dance while shaking ur butt around the room lmao listen to me

So what you think about briget jones??????????

The books were realy funny.

Haven't seen the films as Hugh Grant makes me want to vomit.

Originally posted by nick2
The books were realy funny.

Haven't seen the films as Hugh Grant makes me want to vomit.
no hugh grant is lovely

I've read both of the books and I thought the first one was hilarious, but I didn't like the second one quite as much.

I thought the first film was pretty funny. I saw the second one last Saturday as a preview in Didsbury. It's been AGES since I read the book so I can't even remember how close the film was to the book. But it was easy, lighthearted viewing which was just what I needed for a hungover Saturday afternoon!

I've just seen the film as it is previewing at ugc centretainment. Absolutely hilarious... better than the first!
You know you've seen a good film when you come out and you're cheeks are aching!

booked in to see it on fri night with the girls, then a drink after to disect it. have just read the edge of reason again this week and Daniel Cleaver is hardly in it so am assuming the film is v different from the book as i imagine Hugh Grant is in it quite a bit. as long as its true to Bridget and its funny it really doesn't matter. looking forward to it very much.
it does remind me of me - have had my Daniel Cleaver - just looking for the Mark Darcy!!!

Originally posted by Lee1979
booked in to see it on fri night with the girls, then a drink after to disect it. have just read the edge of reason again this week and Daniel Cleaver is hardly in it so am assuming the film is v different from the book as i imagine Hugh Grant is in it quite a bit. as long as its true to Bridget and its funny it really doesn't matter. looking forward to it very much.
it does remind me of me - have had my Daniel Cleaver - just looking for the Mark Darcy!!!
unfortunatley Hugh isn't in it as much as he was in the first... I am surprised how many posters he is on as they make it look like he's got a huge part! Some bits different from book but doesn't spoil it and Colin Firth is in it lots so what more does a girl need!

Originally posted by ladyovmanor
no hugh grant is lovely

But he can't act, he just plays Hugh Grant in different costumes.

i have to say i think its pathetic and portrays women as being pathetic OH GOD CANT LIVE WITHOUT A MAN! gimme sex and the city anyday. saying this, i havent seen it, only adverts and have listened to the odd friend go on about bridget this bridget that! gees wake up smell the coffee - hugh grant very gorgoeus though

Originally posted by nick2
The books were realy funny.

Haven't seen the films as Hugh Grant makes me want to vomit.

But he can't act, he just plays Hugh Grant in different costumes.

If all bad acting makes you want to vomit you must be throwing up 24/7.

Anyway, the whole point of Hugh Grant is that he just plays Hugh Grant. That's why I like him anyway, don't know about anyone else. I don't think his films are meant to be Skakespeare.

Originally posted by NATALIESHEFF
i have to say i think its pathetic and portrays women as being pathetic OH GOD CANT LIVE WITHOUT A MAN! gimme sex and the city anyday. saying this, i havent seen it, only adverts and have listened to the odd friend go on about bridget this bridget that! gees wake up smell the coffee - hugh grant very gorgoeus though

I'm right with you there Natalie (apart from hugh grant...he's such a...I don't know...'boy'! IMHO of course). I've not seen any of the films, heard they are funny though - maybe I'll be tempted with this one.

Loved the books but was HUGELY dissappointed with the films. Renee was a shocking Bridgit with a shocking english accent to match. And why oh why did they put colin firth in the first film when all book fanatics know she interviews him in the second book!!!!! I mean come on no thought at all was used there.

Originally posted by Illaria
with a shocking english accent to match.

In what way? Her English accent's fine. I suggest you listen to Dick Van Dyke in 'Mary Poppins'

Originally posted by NATALIESHEFF
i have to say i think its pathetic and portrays women as being pathetic OH GOD CANT LIVE WITHOUT A MAN!

Isn't this a bit over the top for what is basically a lighthearted film? I certainly didn't take offence in this manner, but then I don't have any feminist 'issues'.

Originally posted by Killian
Isn't this a bit over the top for what is basically a lighthearted film? I certainly didn't take offence in this manner, but then I don't have any feminist 'issues'.

Originally posted by Killian
Isn't this a bit over the top for what is basically a lighthearted film? I certainly didn't take offence in this manner, but then I don't have any feminist 'issues'.

Yeah it is a light-hearted film (or so I've heard). I think the point is that doesn't the character believe that she must have a man to be 'worth' anything or cannot have a good time without one? I think Natalie is saying (well I am anyway!) that some of the characters in sex in the city are 'stronger' - or whatever you want to call them - women and is more enjoyable/funny to watch. Thats all.

Not got a clue what this has to do with 'feminist issues' though - sounds like you're using that as an insult? I like men as much as the next (straight) woman (!?) and but just don't feel that the being in a relationship bit is the be all and end all...

The other film mentioned above - coyote (sp?) ugly - saw ages ago, can't remember the ending but remember enjoying it!

Originally posted by threecolours


Not got a clue what this has to do with 'feminist issues' though - sounds like you're using that as an insult?

Er, as I'm female myself, how can this be an insult? It just sounded like a feminist statement to me as nothing like this occured to me when I watched it. Apologies if that's not the case, but I didn't take the film so seriously.

Originally posted by NATALIESHEFF
i have to say i think its pathetic and portrays women as being pathetic OH GOD CANT LIVE WITHOUT A MAN!

I agree with you totally here, Natalie. As I said on another thread recently, I started reading "Bridget Jones Diary" a couple of years ago, but found it so boring I couldn't be bothered to finish it. I thought it wasn't funny and not very well-written, and I just didn't care what happened to Bridget.

To enjoy the book, I think the reader probably had to empathise with/relate to Bridget, and to paraphrase the Smiths, the book said 'nothing to me about my life'.

StarSparkle

Thanks for replying Killian - No worries. I thought you would and I need to turn my computer off now!

Just to be pedantic though...I'm amazed at the amount of women that think calling another woman a 'feminist' is an insult! In some ways what we're talking about is a feminist statement ie don't need a man to be a happy woman (not saying that it doesn't help though!). Getting a bit deep now so I'm off!

Originally posted by threecolours
Thanks for replying Killian - No worries. I thought you would and I need to turn my computer off now!

Just to be pedantic though...I'm amazed at the amount of women that think calling another woman a 'feminist' is an insult! In some ways what we're talking about is a feminist statement ie don't need a man to be a happy woman (not saying that it doesn't help though!). Getting a bit deep now so I'm off!

No problem TC. I sort of slept through the whole feminist thing, so not sure I really understand it. I'd love to be treated as a sex object (if only :D ), but too old to hold out much hope. I tend not to notice things like that in films. Just a romantic, I guess.

But he can't act, he just plays Hugh Grant in different costumes.

If I'd not seen him in "An Awfully Big Adventure" I'd agree with you but in that film he acts his socks off.

Originally posted by Killian
Anyway, the whole point of Hugh Grant is that he just plays Hugh Grant.

Thats not really "acting" then is it ?

Originally posted by nick2
Thats not really "acting" then is it ?

Well we could both be wrong then, couldn't we? As neither of us actually know Hugh Grant he might be completely different in real life. How do you know he's not a moody tw*t with a serious bad temper. In that case, he is most certainly acting, clever clogs.

Originally posted by Killian
Well we could both be wrong then, couldn't we? As neither of us actually know Hugh Grant he might be completely different in real life. How do you know he's not a moody tw*t with a serious bad temper. In that case, he is most certainly acting, clever clogs.

Your right, he is different in real life, in films he is a charming gentleman, in real life he shags cheap hookers behind his wifes back.

Perhaps he is a good actor after all.

Originally posted by nick2
in real life he shags cheap hookers behind his wifes back.



That's not the green monster rearing it's ugly head, is it Nick? ;)

Originally posted by Killian
That's not the green monster rearing it's ugly head, is it Nick? ;)

LOL - Not my cup of tea.
But then I'm not a multi-millionare who was going out with one of the beautifull women in the world.
I don't know, it must have been difficult for him.

Originally posted by Killian
No problem TC.... I'd love to be treated as a sex object (if only :D ), but too old to hold out much hope... Just a romantic, I guess.

Nowt wrong with that! There's always this weekend...

Originally posted by threecolours
Nowt wrong with that! There's always this weekend...

I'm washing my hair :D

Originally posted by nick2

But then I'm not a multi-millionare who was going out with one of the beautifull women in the world.


yes, but rubbish in bed, I hear :)

Originally posted by Killian
I'm washing my hair :D

Just to ensure there is no confusion here...it wasn't an offer from me..Ha Ha! I'm a woman...I don't go for other women..so I don't think you're my type...

Originally posted by threecolours
Just to ensure there is no confusion here...it wasn't an offer from me..Ha Ha! I'm a woman...I don't go for other women..so I don't think you're my type...

Oh well, it was worth a try ;)

i went to see bridget jones diary the edge of reason with my boyf and it was fantastic, i can say that most us girls can relate to bridget.

def not this girl, now terminator 3 thats more like it!

watched that last nite on channel 5 with boyf must say we both enjoyed it it had more action in it.

saw it on fri and loved it. :clap:

why must people deeply anaylse films like this - its just a bit of fun! its not a real life story so don't take it seriously!!

i laughed my head off most of the way through, just go along and enjoy it; surely thats the point of going to see films!!

i just hate women being seen as pathetic all the time

have you seen resident evil 2???? blade 3 is out on dec13th im going to see that with my boyf.

played res evil on computer - scared life outta me, but dead good!

Originally posted by ilaria
i went to see bridget jones diary the edge of reason with my boyf and it was fantastic, i can say that most us girls can relate to bridget.

Defo not this girl either.

I find Bridget really annoying and shallow.

Yes, she is a stereotype of the neurotic, self-obsessed, middle class female singleton. Most women I know [wife and friends included] are not babyish, and shallow like this cardboard cut-out. They are much more mature, self-assured and at ease with the world. Most of my female students [average birth year 1985] think Bridget is ludicrous. I'll say one thing though, without fear or favour, she's got a lovely arse.

shes fat sorry but its true

i know what you mean about the pathetic women part but we all know its just an exaggeration of what some of us feel some of the time.

there are parts of me in bridget and watching it makes me laugh at myself. surely this is a good empowering thing??

i have to say i find it difficult to relate to tomb raider or terminator and it doesn't make me laugh

austin powers - funny

Originally posted by Lee1979
saw it on fri and loved it. :clap:

why must people deeply anaylse films like this - its just a bit of fun! its not a real life story so don't take it seriously!!

i laughed my head off most of the way through, just go along and enjoy it; surely thats the point of going to see films!!
I quite agree. I don't take the books/films seriously. I just find them funny cos she so dizzy! She's just a character that has had her neurotic traits exaggerated for comedy value.

i cant watch any film where hugh grant plays hugh grant

hate that man! hate him hate him hate him

Originally posted by MTheo
i cant watch any film where hugh grant plays hugh grant

hate that man! hate him hate him hate him
i find him strangely attractive in an englishman type of way mmm

in the...`no englishmen ive ever met are like that' kinda way?

god its like he's some fake acting how he things english people are like!

he's evil i tell you!!!!


liz hurley or divine brown? hmmmmmm... seems he's thick as well haha

Originally posted by NatalieSheff
shes fat sorry but its true

hello not everyone is a stick !!!!!!!!!!!!
I think posh spice looks loads better with some weight on her ,
its not about the size in it all its about the personailty

Don't care about the size of bridegt jones - more about the fact that she needs to grow up and is sooo annoying (yeah...I know its only a film and meant to be a comedy..).

Ladyovmanor - I know what you mean about personality counting more than size but not sure I'd have used the personality (or whatever you'd call it) of posh spice as an example!

Originally posted by drp215
You know you've seen a good film when you come out and you're cheeks are aching!


You're so right, this happened to me after Lord of the rings & Titanic . . . . those seats are so uncomfortable :hihi:

Originally posted by ladyovmanor
hello not everyone is a stick !!!!!!!!!!!!
I think posh spice looks loads better with some weight on her ,
its not about the size in it all its about the personailty
i have friends of all sizes! but none are fat even a girly i know who 18/20, shes perfectly formed. bridget just looks washed out and yuk sorry, and personality boring. glad it just a film! just hope they dont make tonnes more..... like jaws!