Kate & Leopold Movie Review 2001

Cute but underwhelming romantic comedy involving time travel. Eccentric scientist Stuart (Schreiber) finds a portal that allows him to visit New York City in 1876. But his presence is noticed by dashing Leopold, the Duke of Albany (Jackman), who unwittingly follows Stuart to present-day Manhattan. The Duke manages the adjustment quite well, especially after meeting business exec Kay McKay (Ryan), Stuart's ex-girlfriend. Kate's more interested in a big promotion than romance, though she finds Leopold charming if strange. Too bad Leopold can't hang around, he has to go back to 1876 but can Kate be persuaded to go with him? This is familiar territory for Ryan (who's more brittle than perky) but Jackman does chivalry with the best of them.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 121 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

New York, New York, Time Warped, Romantic Comedy, Science & Scientists, Period Piece: 19th Century, Brothers & Sisters, Bad Bosses

Screenplay

James Mangold, Steven Rogers

Cast

Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer, Natasha Lyonne, Bradley Whitford, Paxton Whitehead, Spalding Gray, Philip Bosco, David Aaron Baker

Cinematography

Stuart Dryburgh

Director

James Mangold

Music

Rolfe Kent

Other

Matthew Price, David Brenner, Jess Gonchor, Donna Zakowska, Mark Friedberg

Producer

Cathy Konrad, Konrad Pictures, Miramax Films

Awards

Golden Globes 2002: Song ("Until").