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Kate and Leopold (2001)

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Reviews Counted:116

Fresh:55

Rotten:61

Average Rating:5.2/10

Consensus: Though Jackman charms, Kate and Leopold is bland and predictable, and the time travel scenario lacks inner logic.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for brief strong language

Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Dec 25, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $47,095,453

Synopsis: MEG RYAN and HUGH JACKMAN star in KATE & LEOPOLD, the story of two strangers in New York City, separated by a hundred years. When they meet, a century's worth of differences come crashing together.... MEG RYAN and HUGH JACKMAN star in KATE & LEOPOLD, the story of two strangers in New York City, separated by a hundred years. When they meet, a century's worth of differences come crashing together.

Kate McKay is a modern-day executive, a 21st century woman driven to succeed in the corporate world. Leopold, the Third Duke of Albany, is a charming 19th century bachelor. Each has grown weary of waiting for love. But when a dramatic twist of fate lands Leopold in present-day New York, they must confront the prospect of a love affair 100 years in the making.

LIEV SCHREIBER (the "Scream" trilogy, "A Walk on the Moon") co-stars as Kate's genius ex-boyfriend Stuart, who discovers the portal that accidentally transports his great great grandfather Leopold from 1867 to the new millenium. Also co-starring are BRECKIN MEYER ("Go," "Roadtrip," television's "Inside Schwartz") as Kate's brother Charlie, NATASHA LYONNE ("American Pie," "Slums of Beverly Hills") as her loyal assistant Darci, and BRADLEY WHITFORD (television's "The West Wing") as J.J., Kate's boss.

KATE & LEOPOLD is directed and co-written by JAMES MANGOLD (director/co-writer of "Girl, Interrupted" and director/writer of "Cop Land"). CATHY KONRAD (producer of the "Scream" trilogy, "Girl, Interrupted," and the upcoming "The Sweetest Thing," starring Cameron Diaz) is the film's producer. -- © 2001 Miramax [More]

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Breckin Meyer, Natasha Lyonne

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Breckin Meyer, Natasha Lyonne, Liev Schreiber, Charlotte Ayanna, Bradley Whitford

Director: James Mangold

Director: James Mangold
Screenwriter: Steven Rogers, James Mangold
Story: Steven Rogers
Producer: Cathy Konrad
Composer: Rolfe Kent
Studio: Miramax Films

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"Kate and Leopold" might warm the easy heart, but it will most certainly numb the brain.

Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire | comment Comment
12/19/01
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

The shabby metaphysics and complete absence of internal logic are perhaps meant to charm, but only add to the eye-gouging irritant factor.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
12/18/01
Dennis Lim
Dennis Lim
Village Voice
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[W]e've seen all this stuff before where the guy from the past puts on the remote control and he's frightened by television and stereo and the wacky way of the world. We've seen all that before, done. But the romance is nice.

Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | comment Comment
12/18/01
Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
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Delivers the kind of warm, familiar mixed brew of romance, humor, light drama, and pleasant character interaction that has made many of Ryan's similar endeavors successful box office performers.

Full Review Source: ReelViews | comment Comment
12/18/01
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
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Mangold is so careless that, if you pay attention, you'll notice him giving away the ending in the first five minutes.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
12/17/01
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

Cute. Funny. Charming. Romantic. Predictable. Fluffy. Recycled. Long.

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
12/17/01
JoBlo
JoBlo
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The script is sweet, but not sappy, and attempts to stay within the bounds of time travel logic

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
12/16/01
Laura Clifford
Laura Clifford
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What the film ... lacks most is that exhilarating leap of imagination that sweeps a viewer willingly into the realm of make-believe.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
12/16/01
Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
Hollywood Reporter
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Is it just me, or does Meg Ryan look as bored as I think she does with playing the same character a gazillion times?

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
12/15/01
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

A thoroughly satisfying romantic comedy, informed at all times by a special wit and ardent feeling.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
12/09/01
David Noh
David Noh
Film Journal International

"You're sucking the life out of American cinema," says a market research exec to Meg Ryan's titular Kate.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
12/08/01
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine

As far as the acting goes, it's not a good sign when Breckin Meyer ... is the highlight of the film.

Full Review Source: Planet Sick-Boy | comment Comment
12/07/01
Jon Popick
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12/01/01
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