A great soundtrack and the delightful performance of Renee Zwelleger aren't good enough reasons for this "Bridget Jones" sequel: "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," the 2004 film starring Hugh Grant and Colin Firth as Bridget's suitors. The film continues as the relationship between Bridget and Mark develops, with Bridget's insecurities driving it toward disaster. Because of a promotion, Daniel is back in her life again - but out just as quickly. To top it off, she winds up in a Thai prison, and while there, she teaches fellow prisoners the right moves to "Like a Virgin." Finding enough of a plot to for a feature-length script was obviously tough, so tough, in fact, that large parts of it become music videos. Everyone is very good, but one can't help asking why someone like Mark puts up with Bridget. They're not a realistic couple. At all.
I'd have been furious if I'd paid to see this in a theater; in fact, I would have been unhappy if I had rented it. I saw it for free on TV and on that basis, it's okay and fun to see the actors and listen to the songs. Alas, it's the only way to see it without feeling you've been had.
