The latest installment of the Bridget Jones franchise attempts to rejuvenate itself with new plots and characters but ultimately falls short. Despite some entertaining moments and returning favorites, the film's lack of chemistry and reliance on tired tropes make it a pale shadow of its predecessors. The emotional core is strained, overshadowing the humorous elements that once defined the series, leaving audiences feeling that the franchise has exhausted its potential. With the introduction of serious themes, Bridget appears lost, resulting in a mixed reception among long-time fans.
The last Bridget Jones film executed the daring athletic leap of jumping the shark and then jumping back, but the franchise has frankly run out of steam.
The jokes have been dialled down to accommodate a contrived and unconvincingly mature weepie component, making the film sad in the wrong way.
Despite one or two nice touches, the chemistry between lead pairings is lacking, and Renee Zellweger's performance feels eccentric and out of place.
Though there are some memorable moments, the overall experience leaves Bridget looking marooned and oddly dazed, signaling a franchise in decline.
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