by John

Dec 27, 2001

Meg Ryan, who specializes in romantic comedies, appears as a modern 21st century woman trying to be the chief New York Honcho for an ad firm. Into her life pops a 19th century Lord from England by virtue of her former boy friend's "time machine."

Romantic comedies demand a suspension of belief for them to work. Science fiction movies demand imagination. This movie does not work because too much is demanded of the viewer.

Other time machine movies dealt (badly) with the issue of what happens when a person goes back in time to the people in the future. Remember those "Back to the Future" movies? Well, this one doesn't care, just go with it.

To write about the loose ends of this film would be to violate the "spoilers" rule of these reviews. Suffice it to say that there are many.

On a positive note there are funny moments when 19th century manners conflict with 21st century rudeness and coarseness. One wonders why people today are so rude to each other.

Nevertheless, wait for the rental - or wait for it to be free. 

by Cassie

Dec 28, 2001

I loved the movie. It was actually one that you could see and not have to worry about it being loaded with sex scenes and other bad stuff.

I think that Meg Ryan put out another wonderful movie to add to the many others that she has already starred in! I give it 2 thumbs up! 

by Wolferiver

Jan 1, 2002

This is a good romantic comedy, with just a bit of sci fi thrown in.

Meg Ryan plays a modern, single working woman, who's ex-boyfriend inadvertently brings a man back from the past. Naturally, their paths cross and confusion and romance ensues.

Really, apart from the sci fi twist, this is not a very original story, but it is told well, and with a solid cast, and was fun to watch. I highly recommend it, especially if you liked "Return To Me", or "While You Were Sleeping". (I also think it's a good movie that mothers can watch with their daughters without having to cover either their eyes or their ears.)

Note: this is not exactly a "man's movie" - send them out ice-fishing.  

by Ann D.

Jan 6, 2002

A sweet film. Sometimes funny, a bit predictable, yes, but all in all, worth seeing.

I don't say you have to see it in a theater and it might not be worth a full 7 or 8 dollars, but it is worth the price of a matinee, or the price of renting it, if you care to wait that long. 

by Cathy

Jan 9, 2002

I loved it!! It was a light romatic comedy (without sex and profanity) that left me smiling all the way home. There were some laugh out loud scenes that had the audience (male and female) laughing.

This is a light, feel good movie that gives hope that there is still sweet and pure love out there. 

by George Jobson

Jan 16, 2002

A romantic "Back to the Future." "Kate and Leopold" is a romantic fantasy told in a manner of a science fiction movie. In in a man, played by Hugh Jackman of "X-Men" and "Swordfish," gets transported to the 21st Century when falls for Meg Ryan Ryan is the best thing about this film. She willy and smart, but best of all she wears all those eye-catching cloating in the movie.

I love you Meg Ryan! See I can be a romantic too. 

by allison

Mar 7, 2002

A sweet, funny movie that you can see without having to deal with profanity, sex, etc. Ohmigawd, a movie you can actually feel romantic with! Hugh Jackman's a perfect fit for this; however, I desperately wanted to take a blowdryer and styling want to Meg Ryan's hair...it looked terrible.

Suspend belief, snuggle up, and enjoy this romantic romp.