Kate & Leopold
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Movie Reviews of Kate & Leopold
Movie Review: Delightful, finally buying (have rented enough to have purchased a couple already)
Summary: 5 Stars
Hugh Jackman carries the movie which he's supposed to do in my opinion as a film 'un'educated viewer ...it's his character that's stretched by jumping from nineteenth century gentility into chaotic modern New York. Not that the other major three actors aren't fantastic, they are. Liev Schreiber's comedic timing tickles me to no end, and while Meg Ryan is sometimes typical Meg Ryan (and what's wrong with that?), she also does a great job portraying a jaded, work-wearied career woman who as her character's boss rightly comments "doesn't do pretty".
The music is great, the dynamics between the actors are like a dance and the scenes flow. Though the film isn't a musical, I get the impression that it is because it melds so well, especially the juxtaposition between the modern discordant imagry/sounds and the sepia-toned dream world past connected by the story and score.
Watch the director's cut. The humor of the descendent/ancestor romance angle isn't at all distasteful to me (it's make-believe comedy for Pete's sake!) and ups the stakes of the plot.
Movie Review: A great romantic comedy!
Summary: 5 Stars
In Kate & Leopold, Meg Ryan stars as Kate McKay, an on-the-go executive at a marketing agency. She doesn't know that her ex-boyfriend, Stuart (Liev Schreiber), discovered a portal by the Brooklyn Bridge that takes him into the year 1876. During a journey in the past, Stuart accidentally brings back a Duke named Leopold (Hugh Jackman), who happens to be his great-great grandfather. Leopold is charming, handsome and polite and is very confused by his new surroundings. Kate doesn't believe that Stuart can actually go back in time, but she finally realizes he's telling the truth. Leopold soon makes friends with Kate's younger brother, Charlie (Breckin Meyer) and also finds himself falling in love with Kate, but problems arise when Stuart says Leopold must return back to 1876.This is a terrific romantic comedy, with a great cast, including an outstanding performance by Hugh Jackman, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role as Leopold.
If you're looking for a fun, romantic movie, make it Kate & Leopold. It's a fantastic DVD to add to your collection!
Movie Review: 100% Enchanting
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't expect too much before I entered the theater. However it was just a little too long to sit through the 3 hour Lords of the Ring after Christmas. It was to my surprise that this is not just a light-hearted, less than 3 minute laugh romantic comedy (have you even squeezed a smile during Shallow Hal?). The pace, the casting and the wardrobe of the movie are perfect. The contrast between the 19th century gentleman Hugh Jackman and the 21st century New Yorker Breckin Meyer is extraordinary structured. The jokes are clever and short. The plot, a mix of historical reference and fiction is imaginative (though the jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge part is not convincing at all). This is a typical Meg Ryan role while Hugh Jackman has all the charm and class as the Duke (much better than Swordfish). Breckin Meyer, who plays the little brother is the best of all. He shines through the movie and steals quite some scenes.Generally speaking, I enjoy it very much and highly recommend it to anyone who is tired of the regular romantic comedy which usually goes nowhere.
Movie Review: incredibly sweet, cute film
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely loved this movie. At first I thought it would be kind of cheesy and maybe lame but I was wrong. It was so increibly cute and sweet. I guess you could say that it's kind of a chick flick even though i hate that saying. But nevertheless, guys, listen up cuz you could learn a lot from it. Hugh Jackman is so amazing in this movie that it makes you think he's perfect which he undoubtably is. I assure you that every woman who comes out of the theatre, or at least a damn good portion of them, will be totally smitten with this guy and will be wondering just exactly where he's been all these years. He is a great actor with the most beautiful voice. Now for Meg Ryan. She does a damn good job herself... course that's what she's used to. But nevertheless, she pulls it off. The two have great chemistry onscreen. Well don't know whatelse to say except that I really hope you don't miss this because it was the best and I don't think anyone else but Hugh Jackman, could've pulled such an awesome performance.Movie Review: Kate and Leopold is a great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Kate and Leopold is another movie that demonstrates that love has no barriers, especially 130 years! Kate, a modern woman, who is still having emotional instabilitity from her ex-boyfriend who lives in the apartment above thinks that all men are pigs, and that true love really never exists. Leopold, Duke of Albany, is a man of the late 19th century. Trying to find a bride with a rich family, otherwise he loses his inheritance from his jerk of an uncle. By the way, he's British and his family lost their money. Leopold gets transported into the year 2001, and his world is turned upside down. He meets Kate, who is much different from the women he used to court. Leopold teaches Kate that chivalry still exists, and Kate teaches him the ways of the modern century. They fall in love, meanwhile Kate's ex-boyfriend(and Leopold's great-great-grandson), is in the hospital for a mishap. Leopold is transported back 1876, and Kate has no idea. Well, that's enough to intrigue to see this movie.