Cinema

Today started powering around the house doing chores. But, about 2:30 pm, we headed to Wimbledon Chase to board a train to Streatham. When we arrived at the station, the departure boards were switching between delayed and ‘on-time’ for our train. But, the longer we stood on the platform, the more we realised the train had been taken out of service. Fortunately, we’d factored in enough time that waiting thirty minutes for the next one didn’t spoil the plans. What must have been the now out-of-service train passed non-stop in front of us a few minutes before the scheduled service arrived. I was concerned it might break down ahead of us and block the line. It did not.

We met friends in The Holland Tringham, a Wetherspoons pub in Streatham. It was another popular eating spot. We keep hearing that nobody is going out in London, but whenever we do, these places are always nicely busy. We had a glass of wine before it was time to walk to the cinema.

We were off to see Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy at the Odeon in Streatham (£7 seems like a bargain ticket). I’m not sure I’ve seen any of the movies since the original. It’s always best to have low expectations because I came out having thoroughly enjoyed it. Bridget is now a single mother and navigating life once again, looking for love, but older, if not wiser. Surrounded by the consistent group of friends (including Hugh Grant, Sally Phillips, and Emma Thompson) that helped make previous films. No spoilers, but is Roxster even a name?

Relatedly, related. I never read film reviews until after I have seen the movie and have my own opinion. But I love how The Guardian’s website can simultaneously have a poor review (2 stars, Peter Bradshaw) and a much more positive one (4 stars, Wendy Ide). I am not sure who that’s trying to help. My review: engaging, funny, and not as clichéd as imagined. Probably 4 stars.