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Bridget Jones 4 breaks UK box office romcom record

  • Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy became the best-performing rom-com in the UK and Ireland, earning £12.3 million in its opening weekend, surpassing Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World.
  • The film features new characters Mr. Walliker and Roxster as Bridget navigates life after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy.
  • The movie has been hailed as a heartfelt entry in the franchise, with critics noting its sincerity and mature themes.
  • It received an impressive 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences and 75% from critics, demonstrating its popularity and positive reception.
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Bridget Jones 4 breaks UK box office romcom record

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy - starring Renée Zellweger, Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor - has beaten the franchise's own previous record for best-performing romcom in the UK on its opening weekend.

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