It’s rare that the fourth film in a franchise will get the best reviews of the bunch, especially when it’s released a whole decade after the previous movie in the franchise, but that seems to be the case withBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. The film hasa higher critics' score on Rotten Tomatoesthan the previous three entries and is surprisingly successful with fans, especially when you consider the fact that it’s been relegated to the streaming platform Peacock, at least in the U.S. It seems to be a rare case of quality actually getting the recognition it deserves. “It’s a really good script,” saidHugh Grantin a MovieWeb interview in 2024. “In my humble opinion, it’s the best script of the four films so far.”
Grant spoke with MovieWeb before he filmed his scenes in the new movie (a pleasant surprise for fans of theBridget Jonesfranchise), while he was promotingUnfrosted. “It’s based on a book that Helen Fielding wrote, which was inspired by her having to bring up her two children by herself after her husband died.” Grant added with his characteristic charm:
So it’s very funny, but it’s also incredibly moving as well. I just read the latest draft on the plane yesterday, and was, you know, properly crying. Yeah, the stewardess was very surprised.
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Hugh Grant and Renée Zellweger recently sat down for one of those “actor interviews actor” pieces, this one forVogue. In it, the two actors confessed what they thought about each other (or simply praised each other, however you’d like to phrase it). Grant said of Zellweger:
“With a lot of other actors, you think they’re really great and then suddenly you see a little glint of steely, scary ambition and you realize this person would trample their grandmother to get what they want in this business. But I’ve never seen that glint coming off you. So either it’s very well disguised or you are quite nice.”
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Zellweger responded by saying, “I’m actually just very boring. Meanwhile you’re fascinating, with a vast hidden trove of outstanding skills. You’re hilariously brilliant at everything you hate. And, though you hate humans, you’re a very good and loyal friend. I like you very much. And I love working with you.”
Grant also explained his theory as to why theBridget Jonesfranchise has an enduring appeal, and it’s kind of brilliant. “In a nutshell, I say it is the antidote to Instagram,” said Grant. “Instagram is telling people, especially women, “Your life’s not good enough.” It’s not as good as this woman’s or this woman’s, making you insecure. Whereas what Helen did with Bridget is to celebrate failure, while making it funny and joyful.” you’re able to streamBridget Jones: Mad About the Boyon Peacock through the link below:
