Added to Paramount+ on Saturday, Jan 27, 2024 In this installment of the Bridget Jones series, Bridget, now in her forties and single again after breaking up with Mark Darcy, focuses on her career as a news producer. Her love life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a dashing American named Jack Qwant at a music festival, leading to a one-night stand. Shortly after, a chance encounter reunites her with her ex-love, Mark, and they also end up spending the night together. Bridget soon discovers she’s pregnant but is unsure who the father is – Mark or Jack. The movie follows her journey through pregnancy with the comedic twists and turns of her trying to figure out the paternity while navigating her relationships with the two potential fathers.
Length: 2h 3m
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
This Title is: Heartwarming, Humorous, and Romantic
Bridget Jones’s Baby is New on Paramount+ in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones
- Colin Firth as Mark Darcy
- Patrick Dempsey as Jack Qwant
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Contains mature thematic elements, nudity, language, and some suggestive content.
Trivia
- This movie marks the return of Renée Zellweger to the screen after a six-year hiatus.
- Emma Thompson, who plays Dr. Rawlings in the movie, also contributed to the script.
- Patrick Dempsey’s character, Jack Qwant, was a new addition to the series, not present in the original books.
Our Review
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Bridget Jones’s Baby has been met with a generally positive reception, praised for its charm, wit, and the warmth of its returning and new characters alike. Renée Zellweger’s portrayal of Bridget Jones, balancing humor and vulnerability, has been particularly lauded. The inclusion of Patrick Dempsey added fresh dynamics to the romantic plot, though some critics missed Hugh Grant’s character from the previous movies. The plot’s predictability was a point of criticism, but the film’s humor and the nostalgic return to beloved characters largely compensated for it. In essence, it is seen as a comforting continuation of Bridget’s story, resonating well with fans of the series.
Critic Scores
Bridget Jones’s Baby has received a Mix Review by the critics.
