Bridget Jones’s Diary (M6): If Colin Firth had refused to play Mark Darcy, the movie would not have seen the light of day.

Little reminders from the biography of the most famous single woman. Born in 1995 under the watchful pen of journalist Helen Fielding, he writes in very serious columns. Independent, Bridget Jones It instantly gained millions of readers. Her diary established itself as a bookstore success (5 million copies) before triumphing in cinema thanks to the comic genius of the irresistible Renée Zellweger. Criticized for her choice, the (not British!) Texan actress immediately drew laughter to her side by performing a gorgeous clown trick. Much has been said about his high-calorie diet (+ 12 kg!) and his outstanding performance cannot be stressed enough. Renée speaks like a true Londoner and embodies the heroine, both body and soul, with her many and delicious contradictions.

Miss Jones searches for Prince Charming, but apparently likes poisonous men. Bridget wants to lose her lavish curves, but indulges herself in ice cream and drinks in moderation. In short, a modern heroine who is hopelessly normal. And that’s why we love it. Especially since a thirty-year-old isn’t the type to play in the light alone. In the early works, he necessarily balances the two lovers on opposite points. Contradiction isn’t in your DNA, is it? Such as clumsiness, naivety, honesty, and emotional heights. The cross and chaotic relationship between Daniel Cleaver and Mark Darcy confirms this. She writes about her boss, Cleaver, in her famous diary: “Neurotic, perverted, alcoholic, job-obsessed, voyeuristic, and commitment-avoiding megalomaniac. PS: god of sex!“Suffice it to say that unless you’re an expert at self-flagging… the blue-eyed Dany should be avoided.

Shock of Contradictions

Since then the symbol of the British lover 4 weddings and 1 funeralHugh Grant wanted to play the seducer in this sarcastic series for “.broke from the romantic hero image“. Mission accomplished: we love to hate him. Mark’s opposite, kindness incarnate. According to Bridget, Darcy is struggling on the Tender chart. She dresses him up for the winter: “Divorced, premature, smug, arrogant, nervous, ruthless lawyer.Clairvoyance is not the young lady’s strength: Darcy, who is very nervous, will prove to be at the height of “sexy”. Logic age.

It began from afar: in his presence, the tenor of the bar was performing the eloquence of a stutterer. According to Colin Firth, who embodies this with style, “Mark is a gentleman, smart, kind, well spoken, a perfect gentleman”. For Helen Fielding, the only actress in the series Pride and Prejudice could materialize. His choice would have been indispensable even for him to be willing to adapt. To his partner’s overbearing play, Firth responds with a perfect counterpoint as tough as an i and as distinguished as a lord. Combining contrasts creates sparks and adds sparkle to your evening.

Le Journal de Bridget Jones: Thursday, February 2nd at 21:10 on M6, then at 22:55 Bridget Jones: age of reason

JULIAN BARCILON