Boxset featuring the Bridget Jones saga (original film and sequel) together with another British comedy, ABOUT A BOY. BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY - Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is... more
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BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY
This original soundtrack for the film BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY features 19 tracks, including
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Aretha Franklin's Respect, The Pretenders' Don't Get Me Wrong, and Aaron Soul's Ring, Ring, Ring.This international version contains five songs not included on the US edition.n
BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY
In the screen adaptation of BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY, Helen Fielding's international
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best-selling phenomenon, documentary filmmaker (and real-life inspiration for the character Shazzer) Sharon Maguire has managed a rare feat--a film as captivating as the novel. Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is a pretty and neurotic thirtysomething singleton (in her vernacular) who vows to take control of her life after being humiliated by handsome, standoffish barrister, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) at her parents' New Year's party. Determined to lose weight and cut back on vices like wine, cigarettes, and workaholic-alcoholic-misogynistic men, Bridget begins a diary to chart her progress. Unfortunately, the P.R. executive hits a snag when her boss, gorgeous cad Daniel (Hugh Grant) instigates a sexy e-mail flirtation. Despite her tendency to bungle book launch parties, and any situation involving the ever-present, ever-disapproving Mark Darcy, Bridget's winning combination of charm, vulnerability, and wit intrigues not only the seductively dangerous Daniel, but also the arrogant barrister. Featuring a note-perfect performance by Zellweger, a devilishly against-type one by Grant, and the inspired casting of Firth (the object of Bridget's lusty fantasies in the book); DIARY is a clever, delightful romantic comedy guaranteed to please old fans and win new ones.n
onto the cover of this 19-track soundtrack), bringing hope to lonely souls all over the country and a word of warning to smug marrieds everywhere. For what should be called "the best chick flick in the world...ever!" the soundtrack compilers have come up with a dream tracklist--from classics such as Aretha Franklin's "Respect", Jamie O'Neal's tearjerker "All By Myself" and Andy Williams' "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", to more contemporary gems from the likes of Gabrielle ("Out of Reach"), The Pretenders ("Don't Get Me Wrong") and Artful Dodger ("Woman Trouble"). Plus you get the added bonus of two unreleased Robbie Williams tracks--the big-band stylings of "Have You Met Miss Jones?" and the tender "Not of this Earth"--and, of course, the much-hyped karaoke-by-numbers of "It's Raining Men" by Geri Halliwell and her pants. There are a couple of fillers from Rosey and Alisha's Attic, but they don't distract too much from the generally choice tracks on offer. As Bridget would say, "v. good". --Helen Marquis
Bridget Jones's Diary
Britain's favourite singleton, Bridget Jones, has finally made it to the big screen (and
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onto the cover of this 19-track soundtrack), bringing hope to lonely souls all over the country and a word of warning to smug marrieds everywhere. For what should be called "the best chick flick in the world...ever!" the soundtrack compilers have come up with a dream tracklist--from classics such as Aretha Franklin's "Respect", Jamie O'Neal's tearjerker "All By Myself" and Andy Williams' "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", to more contemporary gems from the likes of Gabrielle ("Out of Reach"), The Pretenders ("Don't Get Me Wrong") and Artful Dodger ("Woman Trouble"). Plus you get the added bonus of two unreleased Robbie Williams tracks--the big-band stylings of "Have You Met Miss Jones?" and the tender "Not of this Earth"--and, of course, the much-hyped karaoke-by-numbers of "It's Raining Men" by Geri Halliwell and her pants. There are a couple of fillers from Rosey and Alisha's Attic, but they don't distract too much from the generally choice tracks on offer. As Bridget would say, "v. good". --Helen Marquis
Bridget Jones's Diary 2
The second instalment in the Bridget Jones soundtrack phenomenon, is a fairly tenuous
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affair--subtitled "More Music From the Film and Other V.G. Songs", it could be seen to be somewhat stretching the loyalty of wannabe Bridgets everywhere. But then again, when it includes such a great line-up of tracks, it would be churlish to complain. The two glaring omissions from Volume 1 put in a very welcome appearance, namely Van Morrison's "Someone Like You" and Nilsson's "Without You" (albeit without Bridget's somewhat over-exuberant backing vocals), along with the original version of Robbie's "Me and Mrs Jones" by the Dramatics and an acoustic version of the Gabrielle hit "Out of Reach". Nestling comfortably alongside them are a wealth of tracks for the modern singleton--empowerment in the form of En Vogue's "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)", feel-good sentiments from McAlmont and Butler's "Yes" and a good bit of wallowing courtesy of Yvonne Fair's "It Should Have Been Me". The only things that are missing are the free bottle of Chardonnay and the big pants. --Helen Marquis
Advantages: 3 great films, hilarious, cheap Disadvantages: cant think of any!
...fan with the three films Bridget Jones, Bridget Jones Edge of Reason and About a boy you will not be at all disappointed! Bridget Jones 1
Bridget Jones is an hilarious film taken from a novel by Helen Fielding. Renne Zelleweger plays the lead role of Bridget Jones who is a single women who falls for the gorgeous and witty Daniel Cleaver (played by Hugh Grant) but he isnt all what he seems and has various affairs. Bridget turns up to a posh party ... ...good and hilarious as it. Bridget again gets into very funny situations including her experience with magic mushrooms, being jailed in Thailand, again she is permanantly on a diet and has many break ups with Mark Darcy. She has a new job as a reporter and this leads her into some very funny but real to life situations. Both Bridget Jones DVDs have extras including a quiz whilst you watch the movie and deleted scenes! About a Boy Taken from the novel ...
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Bridget Jones's Diary/Bridget Jones Edge Of Reason/About A Boy DVD
Main specs
Actor(s): Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth
Genre: Comedy
Classification: 15 years and over
Running Time: 4 hours 53 minutes
Video Category: Feature Film
Plot: Boxset featuring the Bridget Jones saga (original film and sequel) together with British comedy, ABOUT A BOY.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 02/10/2006
No of Discs: 3
Catalogue No: 8243946
Barcode: 5050582439465
Screenwriter: Nick Hornby, Helen Fielding
Executive Producer: Nick Hornby
Author: Nick Hornby, Helen Fielding
Languages
Main Language: English
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DVD Description
Boxset featuring the Bridget Jones saga (original film and sequel) together with another British comedy, ABOUT A BOY. BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY - Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is a pretty and neurotic thirty-something singleton who vows to take control of her life after being humiliated by handsome, barrister, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) at her parents' New Year's party. Determined to lose weight and cut back on vices like wine, cigarettes, and workaholic-alcoholic-misogynistic men, Bridget begins a diary to chart her progress. Unfortunately, the P.R. executive hits a snag when her boss, gorgeous cad Daniel, (Hugh Grant) instigates a sexy e-mail flirtation. Based on Helen Fielding's international best seller. BRIDGET JONES EDGE OF REASON - Bridget remains torn between two lovers: Daniel Cleaver, the charming womaniser, and Mark Darcy, the handsome but somewhat stern lawyer. When Bridget sets off to Thailand for a working holiday, she is unaware of the repercussions that the trip will have on her life. ABOUT A BOY - Will Freeman, a shallow thirty-something bachelor, lives a carefree life courtesy of his deceased father's fortune. Will is terrified of commitment and hence decides that single mothers will make the easiest romantic targets. His world is turned around when he meets Marcus, a twelve year old boy. Based on the best selling novel by Nick Hornby.
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