Kate & Leopold
When her scientist ex-boyfriend discovers a portal to travel through time -- and brings back a 19th-century nobleman named Leopold to prove it -- a skeptical Kate reluctantly takes responsibility for showing Leopold the 21st century. The more time Kate spends with Leopold, the harder she falls for him. But if he doesn't return to his own time, his absence will forever alter history.
Critics Sentiment
Leopold arranges rooftop dinner with violinist and first waltz kiss
Leopold and Stuart fall through time portal to 2001
The film jumps from criticized time travel premise at 5.8 to beloved romantic horse rescue at 8.2, a 2.4 point swing as Jackman's charm overtakes plot concerns.
Critics consistently praised Hugh Jackman's charismatic performance as the film's saving grace, with his fish-out-of-water charm and romantic scenes earning high marks. However, reviewers regularly criticized the ridiculous time travel premise, plot holes, and Meg Ryan's increasingly tired performance, creating a film that works despite its flaws. The sentiment peaks during the central romantic sequences before declining toward a predictable but satisfying ending.
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Meg Ryan
Kate McKay
Hugh Jackman
Leopold
Liev Schreiber
Stuart Besser
Breckin Meyer
Charlie McKay
Natasha Lyonne
Darci
Bradley Whitford
J.J. Camden
Paxton Whitehead
Uncle Millard
Spalding Gray
Dr. Geisler
Josh Stamberg
Colleague Bob
Matthew Sussman
Ad Executive Phil
Philip Bosco
Otis
Stephanie Sanditz
Gretchen
Charlotte Ayanna
Patrice
Andrew Jack
Roebling
Stan Tracy
Photographer
Kristen Schaal
Miss Tree
William Sanford
Barry
Arthur J. Nascarella
Gracy
Robert Ray Manning Jr.
Passerby
Roma Torre
TV Newscaster
Crew
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