The new Bridget Jones movie unexpectedly mirrors the political angst of today's world
Released in 2013, Bridget Jones 4 wasn't meant to be a commentary on current political upheaval
A Heartbreaking Love Story Content: Bridget’s romantic journey has always mirrored societal change
The Great Moderation Content: Bridget’s early years took place during the Great Moderation
Darcy, the human rights barrister, embodies the moral certainty of the late 20th century
Darcy’s death in Mad About the Boy reflects the demise of political certainties
Bridget's heartbreak parallels liberal anguish as international norms collapse
The 2013 release of Mad About the Boy eerily prefigures a time when Trump’s policies
The certainty of human rights and the rule of law has been replaced by a return to stronger national interests
The film's sentimental tones reflect a longing for the late 90s and early 2000s
We must accept a world where strongman rulers dominate, and the ideals of the 90s seem out of reach