It's possible her approaching forty-third birthday is to blame, or maybe the recent funeral of “Daniel,” who everyone thinks died in a plane crash. Perhaps her mother (Gemma Jones) mentioning her biological clock has something to do with it, but whatever the reason, “Bridget” (Renée Zellweger) seems more emotionally volatile than ever when she meets the attractive American “Jack” (Patrick Dempsey). She’d intended to …

It's possible her age—she's turning forty-three—is to blame, or maybe it's because she recently attended the funeral of the supposedly deceased “Daniel,” who went down in a plane crash. Perhaps it stems from her mother (Gemma Jones) bringing up the subject of her biological clock, but whatever the reason, “Bridget” (Renée Zellweger) is experiencing heightened emotions when she crosses paths with the attractive Americ…

Bridget Jones’s Baby works well as a continuation of the story, easily surpassing the film from 2004. It features an actual storyline and feels more complete overall—the final scenes are quite charming. Even though it runs longer than the other films in the series, the pacing is handled effectively. Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth return to their roles successfully, and Patrick Dempsey makes a welcome appearance. …

It’s clear this installment was crafted by just two people! This film departed from the source material, unlike its predecessors; it's an original story set between the second and third books. Those who have already read the third book may find aspects of this movie predictable. The good news is that a fourth film has been officially confirmed. The director of the earlier movies returned for this one, and I co…