Everyone in “The Edge of Reason” behaves in exactly the same way as in the original, right down to (almost) dalliances with the wrong person and conflicts based on inane misunderstandings. Even so, all these cringeworthy attempts to make these characters more interesting might be forgivable if the writers and/or director tried even a little bit to write some actual jokes or flesh the characters out a little more (no fat jokes, please). I can’t believe I just wrote that, but there it is. Luckily, it’s one of those friendly Thai prisons, where all her fellow inmates allow Bridget to lead them in a spirited pidgin English rendition of “Like a Virgin.” Thrill as the overweight Bridget skydives into a sty full of pigs (the irony!), chill as she skis an Alpine slalom course backwards and actually passes two expert skiers (you go, girl!), gape in admiration as she eats magic mushrooms (the colors!), and finally, gasp in horror as Bridget is thrown into a Thai prison. And Bridget Jones is now, apparently, “Extreme” Bridget Jones.
There are, for one thing, many more exotic locations this time around (Thailand, Rome, and…Surrey). Okay, so it’s not totally identical to the original. Welcome to “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.” Now suppose they made the same movie over again.
In case you haven’t guessed, that film was 2001’s “Bridget Jones’ Diary.” You might even have gone to see it, since decent romantic comedies are a rare find. In spite of its unfortunate dependence on the genre’s formula (the main character inevitably chasing down their one true love at the end, a classic ballad soundtrack, and the gripping question of whether the principals will ever realize they’re perfect for each other), the film garnered accolades for its frank dialogue, amusing situations, and realistic characters. This movie maneuvered our heroine through a series of embarrassing situations and one ill-chosen romance before allowing her to finally hook up with the man we knew was right for her all along. Suppose, for a moment, that there was this moderately successful romantic comedy based on the relationship entanglements of a somewhat dumpy female protagonist who also narrated the onscreen action.
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