Leading Ladies In British Romcoms - Britmovie

sadinka · 03-10-2005, 03:21 PM

Hiya. For my Media Studies Coursework I am studying the representation of women in three well-known British Romantic Comedies: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones' Diary and Notting Hill. For my research it is important that I gather peoples' opinions of how accurate you think the representation of the leading female characters is in relation to real life situations. The Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings), Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones) and Julia Roberts (Notting Hill) characters are all very different and I would be curious to find out which (if any or all) people think is the most fair and accurate representation in the roles they play. If you feel that they do or do not at all follow the representation that they should, please state why. Any other opinions are welcome. Thank you in advance, Sadie :) Xx

**The representation covers all sorts including appearance, expressions, actions, sex symbolism, relationships*

sanndevil · 03-10-2005, 03:32 PM

It looks like your friend has already posted the same question!

Why don't you tell us what you think first?

sadinka · 03-10-2005, 03:38 PM

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(sanndevil @ Oct 3 2005, 04:32 PM)
It looks like your friend has already posted the same question!

Why don't you tell us what you think first?

Yeah I'd noticed sorry. I think that they all have at least a few typical female qualities about them - their need for love being an important one. The Bridget Jones character however would be the most likely to be empathised with as she is not the prettiest or the cleverest and underdogs in films become the favourites. Julia Roberts in Notting Hill can be disliked by both men and women for her activity during the film, despite the happy ending... Any thoughts?

sadinka · 04-10-2005, 09:41 PM

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(sadie @ Oct 3 2005, 04:38 PM)

Yeah I'd noticed sorry. I think that they all have at least a few typical female qualities about them - their need for love being an important one. The Bridget Jones character however would be the most likely to be empathised with as she is not the prettiest or the cleverest and underdogs in films become the favourites. Julia Roberts in Notting Hill can be disliked by both men and women for her activity during the film, despite the happy ending... Any thoughts?

I noticed the comments on Alicia's post and yes we are doing similar coursework but we are not trying to get others to do it for us. I have watched and know my three films back-to-front and inside out, and I have my own opinions. The point of posting on here is to get an insight of the opinions of fans and British film watchers. I need to quantify and analyse information I receive and I promise I am not trying to blag good grades from this without doing any work, it is simply assisting in my research which is essential. Some replies would really really be great! please :) XXXXXX

DB7 · 04-10-2005, 10:26 PM

Hard to comment on any as all three are US imports (and I've no passion for them) designed to boost the overseas sales of another artificial Working Title romcom - and Robert's and McDowell are pretty much forgettable in their roles with the best moments being when both are offscreen. Zellweger succeeds because she makes the character down-to-earth, approachable and brimming in human flaws; be it her diet or relationships.

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03-10-2005, 03:21 PM	#1
sadinka has no status. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Hiya. For my Media Studies Coursework I am studying the representation of women in three well-known British Romantic Comedies: Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones' Diary and Notting Hill. For my research it is important that I gather peoples' opinions of how accurate you think the representation of the leading female characters is in relation to real life situations. The Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings), Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones) and Julia Roberts (Notting Hill) characters are all very different and I would be curious to find out which (if any or all) people think is the most fair and accurate representation in the roles they play. If you feel that they do or do not at all follow the representation that they should, please state why. Any other opinions are welcome. Thank you in advance, Sadie :) Xx *The representation covers all sorts including appearance, expressions, actions, sex symbolism, relationships

03-10-2005, 03:32 PM	#2
sanndevil has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Streatham SW2 Posts: 387 Country: iTrader: (0)	It looks like your friend has already posted the same question! Why don't you tell us what you think first?

04-10-2005, 10:26 PM	#5
DB7 is just Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 6,058 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	Hard to comment on any as all three are US imports (and I've no passion for them) designed to boost the overseas sales of another artificial Working Title romcom - and Robert's and McDowell are pretty much forgettable in their roles with the best moments being when both are offscreen. Zellweger succeeds because she makes the character down-to-earth, approachable and brimming in human flaws; be it her diet or relationships.