Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

2004Movie108 minEnglish

Bridget Jones is still dating her new love, barrister Mark Darcy, for a perfect six weeks. However, while on assignment in Thailand with her disreputable ex, Daniel Cleaver, claiming to be reformed, Bridget questions if she has everything she's ever dreamed of having.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users65%
Director: Beeban KidronGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Newly dating Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones finds herself plagued by insecurities and jealousy, leading to misunderstandings and a breakup. Her life takes a chaotic turn when she travels to Thailand to win him back, only to become entangled in a bizarre adventure involving a powerful lawyer, a Thai prison, and a series of comedic misadventures.

Critical Reception

The sequel to the beloved "Bridget Jones's Diary," "The Edge of Reason" received a more mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the continuation of Bridget's relatable struggles and comedic mishaps, many found the plot to be less charming and more contrived than its predecessor, with some criticizing its reliance on slapstick and recycled gags.

What Reviewers Say

  • While Zellweger reprises her role with enthusiasm, the sequel struggles to recapture the magic of the original.
  • The plot is considered by many to be overstuffed and less focused than the first film.
  • Despite its flaws, some found the humor and Zellweger's performance to be entertaining.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a divided opinion, with many enjoying the comedic elements and Renée Zellweger's portrayal of Bridget Jones. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story was weaker and less original than the first movie, with some finding the plot unnecessarily convoluted.

Fun Fact

The film features a scene where Bridget Jones ends up in a Thai prison, which was filmed on location at an actual former prison in Thailand.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'</em> is a totally pointless sequel. There isn't really anything substantial that happens in this, it basically goes in one big circle before finishing how it started; aside from one minute-long detail...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Picking up from the first outing for the ditzy "Bridget" (Renée Zellweger), she is now six weeks into her doting relationship with human rights lawyer "Mark" (Colin Firth). Thanks also to a bit of skydiving and some pigs, she is finding her...
Narate

Narate

"_You think you've found the right man, but there's so much wrong with him, and then he finds there's so much wrong with you, and then it all just falls apart._" It feels like an extension of the first movie more than a prequel. I mean t...