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My major problem with this movie (Spoiler)

posted 8 years ago by DangerManTX
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I thought it was a most unlikely scenario, for Mark to throw the phone out of the window, when in fact Mark should have been calling for an ambulance and getting her to hospital in ten minutes. They do have a very excellent ambulance service in the UK, and naturally a responsive National Health Service. BUT no, Darcy would rather have an ageing mother (who needs more care than usual) be carried down the street by him and Jack. In the same time he took to get the Pizza guy involved, he could have gotten an ambulance. Similarly how did he manage to contact the Pizza guy, and Jack without a phone? He was too busy carrying the heavily pregnant Miss Jones down the street. The movie totally lost credibility at this point. Add to this, the plain fact that neither the City of London, or London's Metropolitan Police would have allowed any march/protest which would have blocked access to a hospital or main thoroughfare leading to a hospital.

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[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Still no comments from the fan-girls. Looks like I hit the nail on the head. Even those people can't explain this massively ridonculous plot-hole.

[–] Kree767 8 years ago

Wellbyeah, but I mean, it's a movie after all. It lost all credibility in the beginning when we think about the plot of an unwed 43-year old becoming pregnant from a juvenile fling. But alas, and at the end, we appreciate the movie for its humor and lightheartedness. It's not meant to be thought out too much.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Well that's one way of excusing a massive great dinosaur sized plot-hole, yes that's the answer don't think just absorb it as vaguely possible with a touch of Laurel & Hardy for good measure... Hmm no, I'll continue to think wth...

[–] chris-4114 8 years ago

I think it would have been more believable had Luke Skywalker come in to rescue Bridget. Spaceships would have made it more realistic. And we know that pizza guy wouldn't have had a cell phone on him or been delivering in Bridget's neighborhood either. That's definitely not a possibility.

Really?! This is a "plot hole" argument? Please.... it's a movie.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

It's a movie, but a movie with a plothole you could drive a London bus through, and yes even the Pizza guy would have a cell phone...

[–] mcgill_j 8 years ago

the Italian delivery was silly.. or the fact that I can only imagine the UK is much like the US in that everyone and their toddler kid has a cell phone. So I can't imagine the streets of such a MAJOR MAJOR city being so desolate that he had to carry her THAT far. He couldn't have stopped once getting back the blockage to call an ambulance?

So yes.. there are some silly elements in the film to be sure. But him throwing out the phone? Yes its irrational. But I actually LIKED that moment, as it was showing a real willingness on Mark's part to want to change and be better, even if he did choose the worst time to do it.

[–] Debbieuk 8 years ago

No, no, no! Never call an ambulance unless there is an accident or an emergency (labour is usually neither- although the conception might be another matter lol). Seriously, it's insane that he couldn't find a black cab to hail in Central London. And to reiterate- an ambulance is NOT a taxi.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

That's ridiculous. The ambulance service would have been there in minutes. They do pick up woman in Labour. The fact he couldn't find a taxi in London though, is just plain ridiculous... Stupid plot-holes like this just shouldn't happen...

[–] laurendorward-990-190608 8 years ago

We waited over an hour once for a taxi in central London. It does happen. I agree about the ambulance though. They only arrive to emergencies. Birth isn't an emergency.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Throwing out the phone, was to make the ridiculous plot-hole (which followed) look plausible...

[–] ablack90 8 years ago

The biggest implausibility is both men involving themselves with her, right up to the point of delivery. I don't mind a silly premise for laughs, but they stretched the premise so far, it looked more like a school girl fantasy. I didn't laugh once watching this film. First film was funny, second was more of the same, but this last one is just so awful. And I'm a woman. So don't go believing all women like this schlock.

It's actually really insulting to women when you think about it. Most single women can't find one guy, let alone have two attractive, wealthy men hanging about, hoping to "save" her from herself. Bridget comes off as a stupid spoiled brat in this film, IMO.

What's next? A film where Bridget Jones is a chambermaid at a motel, raising her six children from six different men, and she's swept up by her ex Mark for a third time?

[–] MarmaladeT 8 years ago

Bridget comes off as a stupid spoiled brat in this film, IMO

Yes, opinions, we've all got them (just like @rseholes) and not everyone has to agree 😃. I loved the movie, just as every other person in the cinema seemed to, judging by the laughter 😁

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

...And that's your opinion, same as you have an arse...

[–] MarmaladeT 8 years ago

...And that's your opinion, same as you have an arse...

and I thank God for that - sitting down could be a tad tricky (and less comfortable) without one 😉

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Good plot, I can see it now Bridget Jones, the edge of boredom...

[–] MrsBuckyBarnes 8 years ago

The entire film is rediculous. I eyerolled when Mark and Bridget walk away from a row of police officers who would have got her to hospital all so we could laugh at Bridget being carried through a revolving door, which wasn't that funny imo but the audience in my cinema lapped it up.

I thought bjb was a poorly written film tbh.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Totally true. Of course the police would have helped her, as would the ambulance service if they'd bothered to call it rather than the pizza delivery guy... For me, a plot has to at least be plausible or believable. These things were just ludicrous.

[–] missock 8 years ago

Yeah elements of the plot are ridiculous and the premise is stretched way, way to thin.
But it's only a rom-com, a woman's fantasy. I watched it only for easy laughs after a day of work. I'm not going to take it that seriously.

[–] jenny-williams1 8 years ago

I was one of the silly women that laughed and cried all the way through the movie - on the whole, I loved it. However, I would have to say that that scene was a giant plot hole - I remember thinking it at the time. Also, did anyone notice that after not being able to get past the protesting women, he set off with her IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!!! Still I forgave them that, and decided to suspend disbelief. It wasn't meant to be all that realistic and serious anyway 😊

[–] velcronewsletter 8 years ago

yes! he was carrying her the wrong way. not everyone noticed that

[–] Happy_Chaos 8 years ago

It lost credibility in the very first scene when the forgot Bridget's birthday in the first movie was November 9 (a random piece of trivia I only know offhand because that's my birthday so I remembered it even though I haven't seen the first movie in forever)and in this movie it's May 9. The climax of the first film was set on her birthday and it was snowing and stuff, they couldn't even get the season right?

Second time it lost credibility was when she answers her phone in the middle of producing a live interview. Can't let it go to voicemail? Or let it ring and call him back later? I know it's a set of for a joke and we should suspend our disbelief and blah, blah, blah but it was a lame set up, and the joke was worse because not only was it a stupid thing to do in the first place but also her host friend was too stupid to realize that Bridget wasn't feeding her the proper lines and said everything that was fed to her without thought and there was zero consequence for it. I don't mind that Bridget is awkward and walks right into embarrassing situations, it's part of her charm, but that joke/set up didn't make her look adorably awkward, it made her look stupid.
Her coworkers are so outraged that she got fired "for being pregnant" when she should've been fired a long time ago for sheer incompetence. Considering the number of people who would want her job, how did she even get that job let alone last when she's doing dumb stuff like that? Can't be a very credible show if that's the case.

And I agree about the sheer stupidity of the climax with him throwing out the phone when they still needed to call for help and then everything that happened after. It was so bad and made so little sense that I was cringing throughout. Not only was it a case of an otherwise smart character coming down with a case of the stupids, but how did Jack know Bridget was in labour when no one could've contacted him? And if they did at some point have access to a phone (couldn't even borrow one from someone, given the obvious emergency I'm sure they would've had no problem), why contact him but not, you know, a taxi or ambulance or something?

Despite my nitpicks,(most of the jokes were hit or miss with me) all in all I enjoyed this movie. I didn't feel like I wasted my time or money and I thought it was sweet and funny in places, and I like the main characters and it did make me feel good when it was over, but I wouldn't want to see it again. At best it was okay.

"You think you've got problems? I've got a mullet!" Stan Pines "Gravity Falls"

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Glad it's not just me then. The movie was fine until Bridget went into Labour. It just got plain silly at that point. I found it interesting that they could call the Pizza delivery guy and Jack, but not an actual ambulance...

[–] barneysmith22 8 years ago

They didn't have to call the pizza place. It was right across the street from Bridget's apartment. And they didn't call Jack. As Mark was leaving the pizza delivery truck, you can very clearly hear him say, "Call Jack" at the same time the pizza driver says, "I'll call Jack".

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Well if they had a phone all that time, why didn't he say 'call an ambulance'. You are flogging a dead horse trying to explain the massive plot-holes. How did the Pizza guy even know Jack? You have a mind use it...

[–] barneysmith22 8 years ago

I use my mind all the time, thank you. According to the London Ambulance Service website:

Ambulances are needed for life-threatening emergencies, and normal labour is not an emergency.

They give examples of when calling an ambulance for a pregnancy would be acceptable, but Bridget didn't meet any of the criteria.

Many London cabbies are not exactly thrilled at the idea of taking women in labor to the hospital, either. Not only are they worried about liability, but they are also worried about messes in their cabs. Some will, but it is highly recommended that one make arrangements ahead of time.

So Mark and Bridget did what most people would do in this situation...asked the nearest friend to take them.

And the pizza guy did know Jack. That was established earlier in the film.

I had thought that the biggest plot hole was that it is possible to determine the paternity of a baby very early in pregnancy with a simple blood test, rather than using the more dangerous amniocentesis that the doctor in the film recommended. However, from looking at the NHS website, that test may not yet be in use in the U.K., although it is in the US.

[–] laurendorward-990-190608 8 years ago

Ignore dangerman he's a troll and the only one who "needs to use his brain"
He says he's British to suit his agenda then announces he's American which is patently obvious from his lack of knowledge. Just ignore the tool he's not worth the effort

[–] jules5bh 8 years ago

You have to suspend your belief for this type of film. As a Londoner I know that there's actually a hospital practically across the street from where Bridget's flat so there was no need to drag her half way across the city.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

As an ageing mother she most definitely was outside the normal. You call an ambulance and it will come and get you. You're full of nonsense, just an apologist for a bad movie plot-hole.

[–] DontDisturbMyParadise 8 years ago

The movie is a comedy. Yes he could call an ambulance, but the scene worked how it was. I never had one prob with the movie.

[–] DangerManTX 8 years ago

Then you are a fool, who'll accept anything. Being a comedy does not excuse badly written scripts or massive and blatantly stupid plot-holes you could drive a London bus through.

[–] iminheatlikeacat 8 years ago

Yes, the ending was very silly and I did roll my eyes when Mark was carrying Bridget and asked how far they had to go and he said about a mile and a half. As if they hadn't come across one single person to call a taxi! But ambulances generally don't come just because a woman's in labour:

Advice if you are due to give birth
Please think carefully before calling an ambulance in pregnancy or normal labour. Call your midwife, birth centre or labour ward in the first instance for help and advice.
Ambulances are needed for life-threatening emergencies, and normal labour is not an emergency.

During your pregnancy, it is important you discuss with your midwife the signs of normal labour and plan your transport to your chosen place for the birth.

Initially any pregnancy or labour concerns should be raised with your midwife or birth centre. This includes worries with fetal movements, or if feeling unwell, as they can advise you further.

On rare occasions an ambulance may be needed, such as:

You are immediately about to give birth with a strong urge to push.
Fresh bleeding which is more than an egg cupful (or two changes of pads).
Severe abdominal pain that continues and persists after a contraction.
The baby’s cord is noticeable.
Other medical emergencies, such as breathing difficulties or chest pain.
Any other condition that the midwife requests you to phone 999 for.