The poem that Daniel quotes from while passing Ko Panyi is the story of "Phra Aphai Mani" by Sunthorn Phu. At one point in the film (where Bridget and Shazzer are at the Thai airport), Bridget indulges in a fantasy of Mark coming out of water in a wet white shirt, just like Colin Firth did in the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice. (June 2012)ĭuring the fight scene between Daniel and Mark, it was for the most part not choreographed, instead, the actors were simply asked to fight each other any way they could. This section does not cite any references or sources.
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At home, she is surprised by her friends who inform her that Mark was the one who tracked down Jed and forced him into custody in order to free her, in the process putting into motion the British Government, Mi5, Interpol & many other diplomatic big-wigs. She is greeted by her parents who have been busy planning their vow renewal ceremony. In Britain, Mark confronts Daniel for not helping Bridget when she was arrested, and they start a fight outside a museum.Īt Bridget's return, she is an international human rights celebrity. Mark walks away after clearly stating that he was just the messenger. Bridget identifies Jed on a picture as the man who gave Shazzer the hidden cocaine. Mark arrives to tell Bridget that his superiors have sent him to put her release in motion. In prison, Bridget spends her time sharing relationship stories with the inmates and teaching them Madonna's " Like a Virgin". Bridget is arrested and sent to a Thai prison after airport security dogs recognize cocaine inside the gift. While packing for the trip home from Thailand, Bridget puts Shazzer's gift from a man named Jed ( Paul Nicholls) in her bag. Bridget and Daniel flirt on the plane which leads to them alone in a hotel room, but she walks out after a prostitute arrives. Bridget decides to go with Daniel to Thailand to film " The Smooth Guide" with her friend, Shazzer ( Sally Phillips). When the subject of marriage comes up during conversation, Bridget is hurt by Mark's comment that it's not something they're even thinking about yet.Īt Mark's place, Bridget is upset at him for not giving a straight answer on his reasons and breaks off their relationship.
After they return home, Bridget and Mark have lunch with both of their parents. While on the holiday, Bridget thinks she's pregnant and after an argument concerning the future of children, the test is negative. Once on the slopes, she learns Rebecca recommended the vacation spot to Mark. Later in the night, Mark asks Bridget if she'd like to go on a ski holiday.
Mark goes to Bridget's apartment, apologizes, and tells her he loves her for the first time. Bridget is delighted to be asked by Mark to go to the "Law Council Dinner", assuming he will propose afterwards, but the night does not end well.Īfter the "Law Council Dinner", Mark and Bridget have an argument and she walks away from him. Bridget meets her ex, Daniel Cleaver ( Hugh Grant), at her job for Sit-Up Britain and is offered a position as the "Smooth Guidess". However, Bridget's confidence in her relationship is shattered when she meets Mark's colleague, the beautiful Rebecca Gilles ( Jacinda Barrett). Bridget ( Renée Zellweger) is ecstatic about her relationship with Mark Darcy ( Colin Firth).
The film begins shortly before Bridget's mother's ( Gemma Jones) yearly Turkey Curry Buffet.