'Bridget Jones's Baby' Is Not A Happily Ever After Sequel | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

'Bridget Jones's Baby' Is Not A Happily Ever After Sequel

The sequel Colin Firth lovers have been waiting for.

59
'Bridget Jones's Baby' Is Not A Happily Ever After Sequel
Marie Claire

We all know the classic movie and novel "Bridget Jones's Diary." Bridget Jones, played by Renée Zellweger, is the character so many girls can relate to. She’s 30, single, trying to lose weight, trying to stop drinking and find love. Isn’t that what we’re all doing? In the midst of doing this, she starts hooking up with her hot boss at work, but he’s kind of d*** to her. Then we meet Colin Firth, and we all fall in love.

Colin Firth’s character is a little weird in the beginning, and we’re not quite sure what to think of him. But the more he and Bridget run into each other, the more we fall in love. My favorite scene is when he comes over and helps Bridget cook for her birthday party, and her friends all come over and have the perfect night (until Hugh Grant comes in and ruins the night). The witty and awkward movie ends with Bridget chasing after Colin Firth in just a t-shirt and her underwear and them kissing in the snow.

The reason we all connect to this movie is because Bridget Jones isn’t this perfect character. She’s a little overweight, she’s not the most attractive girl ever, but yet she finds this wonderful guy. It gives us hope.

So when I saw that there was a sequel to "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Bridget Jones’s Baby," I got super excited. I assumed it was going to be about Bridget and Colin Firth’s baby, trying to live a normal life, even though she has kinda weird and awkward parents.

Wrong.

I watched the trailer for "Bridget Jones’s Baby" and was utterly devastated.

Besides the fact that Patrick Dempsey is going to be in it, this movie has already crushed my dreams. Actually, I take that back. I’m a hardcore "Grey’s Anatomy" fan and seeing Patrick Dempsey with anyone other than Meredith Grey is just a tragedy.

The trailer begins with Bridget Jones walking down the aisle in a beautiful (well, actually, I didn’t really like it that much, but that’s beside the point) white dress, with her father on her arm and a church full of smiling people. I know what you’re thinking. Aw, she’s finally getting her happily ever after with Colin Firth. Guess again.

The opening scene was just Bridget’s imagination, and we find her singing “All By Myself” again, alone, on her birthday. In the next few seconds, it’s revealed that Bridget Jones and Colin Firth’s character have broken up. Bridget Jones then meets Patrick Dempsey, who pulls her out of the mud and puts her shoe back on for her. (Really? The Cinderella thing? Really?) Bridget then finds out she’s pregnant and isn’t sure whether it’s Patrick’s baby or Colin’s baby (I really should figure out what their character names are, but it just seems rude not to call them Colin and Patrick).

While it does make sense that Bridget Jones, the stubborn and unlucky character, finds herself in yet another unfortunate turn of events, I’m really disappointed. I don’t think they should have introduced a new character -- sorry Patrick Dempsey -- into the storyline.

I’m curious to see how this movie turns out, and how other people react to it. I’m crossing my fingers that the baby is Colin Firth’s and they get back together and live happily ever after. Even Bridget Jones deserves that.

See the trailer here:

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Library Struggles Every College Student Will Understand

Are you really a college student if you don't stay up all night studying in your pajamas?

506
sleeping in the library
Daily Fun Lists

One of the most dreaded places on campus is the library. Nothing awesome ever happens here. Usually, the only reason you're here is because you've procrastinated so long that the library is the only place you'll actually get stuff done. It gives you this feeling of sadness and impending doom. You have no idea how this is going to go or how long you'll be here, but you do know it is about to be the most excruciating experiences yet. But it has to get done, so you drag yourself to the lovely library.

Keep Reading...Show less
Illistrated image of colorful balloons and fireworks
StableDiffusion

With each new year comes new goals.

Deciding on a goal can be hard, unsure of what to change for this new year. A new goal for myself is to be happier and take care of myself more. I am a very driven person; so driven that I commit to a million and ten things.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Pros And Cons Of Having A Birthday Near The Holidays

The truth of what it is like having a birthday around the holiday season.

3929
Christmas decoration
Flickr

It's the most wonderful time of the year!! But for some people, including myself and my Dad, it can have its ups and downs when it comes to having a birthday near and around the holiday season. I personally share a birthday with my Dad two days before Christmas. Yes, Christmas Eve Eve is our birthday. Here are a few pros and cons for having a birthday near the holidays.

Keep Reading...Show less
Christmas Tree Lights
Pixabay

It is that time of year again. Christmastime. It is one of my favorite seasons for a myriad of reasons. Here are just a few reasons why I love Christmas. This list is in no order of importance.

1. The Christmas decorations

I am that person who will decorate directly after Thanksgiving is over. This year, my roommates and I put the tree up in our apartment before we even left for Thanksgiving break. It is a great stress reliever for me to just sit in my living room and work on the huge amount of work I have before the semester is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
girl with santa hat
Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

'Tis the season to be jolly folks, and if you're anything like me, then at the stroke of midnight on Halloween your home went from wicked to winter

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments