Bridget Jones's Baby
2016 · Directed by Sharon Maguire
Original language: English
- drama
- comedy
- romance
The story
After breaking up, Bridget Jones' happily-ever-after hasn't quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single again, she decides to focus on her job and surround herself with old friends and new. For once, Bridget has everything completely under control. Then her love life takes a turn when she meets Jack. A week later, she runs into Mark before she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch - she's not sure of the identity of her baby's father - Mark or Jack.
What it’s like
Bright, warm London street scenes and cosy interiors give this romantic comedy a cheerful, lived-in look: daylight through kitchen windows, rain-slicked pavements, glossy festival fields and a cluttered flat full of soft jumpers and wine glasses. The camera stays close and conversational, favouring mid-shots and reaction faces, with the comedy carried by timing and physical awkwardness rather than flashy style. Sound leans on a lively pop soundtrack and easy British banter, with the score tipping into sentiment at the emotional beats. The vibe is light, funny and affectionate, with a streak of gentle self-deprecation: a comfort watch for a rainy weekend, a girls' night in, or an easy evening after a long week. Pacing is brisk and episodic, and the central figure, a thirtysomething navigating heartbreak, dating mishaps and an unexpected pregnancy, moves from chaotic to tender as she learns to trust herself. Intensity is low: some sexual innuendo and a few drunken scrapes, no violence and no real darkness. It suits viewers who want warm, witty romance with a loveable heroine and a happy, reassuring ending.
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