Kate lives in the apartment below Stuart, her ex-boyfriend. Stuart has found a time portal below the Brooklyn Bridge, and takes a sleek little camera into 1876, where a duke named Leopold prepares to pick a wife. Intrigued, Leopold follows Stuart all the way to the bridge and accidentally lands in 2001 with him. And soon, he meets Kate.
Kate is used to a very fast-paced life, while Leopold takes things slower--which is the beginning of a very long list of their differences. And at the beginning, their relationship--if they even have one--is rocky. But Leopold remains interested in getting to know Kate, and eventually, Kate realizes Leopold is the man she's been looking for.
Me, I'm a sucker for really romantic flicks, but before I saw this, I don't remember anything that I liked this much. For people who don't like romantic comedies, it would probably seem sappy, but to me, it was excellent. This was the first movie that made my eyes water that wasn't sad. The chemistry between Ryan and Jackman is unbelievable. Leopold is so sweet to Kate that all the single women out there will probably wish a smart, poetic gentleman will come out of the past for them.
I saw the director's cut, which adds all the footage you see if you click "alternate versions," and I thought it was fine. I won't spoil anything, though.
If "Kate and Leopold" had any flaws, it would probably be that there isn't enough screen time of the two title characters together. There's too much of everything else around them. But in the short time it shows, it's VERY romantic. And some of the time-traveling stuff isn't very believable, but hey, it's a fantasy.
Meg Ryan's character, Kate McKay, is pretty likable. . She is a little outspoken, but I think that's what Leopold liked in her--she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. Also, he says her beauty is like moonlight shining on her face, or something similar.
Hugh Jackman is just about perfect as Leopold. I read that he had training, and you totally believe that he's a duke from 1876. I just love the scene where he gets Kate's purse back for her.
And another great thing is the end credits...or the song played during them. "Until" by Sting is a keeper, and ranks up on my list, just like "Kate and Leopold" with movies.
Although it's not picture-perfect, "Kate and Leopold" will always be one of my favorites--------8/10
Kate is used to a very fast-paced life, while Leopold takes things slower--which is the beginning of a very long list of their differences. And at the beginning, their relationship--if they even have one--is rocky. But Leopold remains interested in getting to know Kate, and eventually, Kate realizes Leopold is the man she's been looking for.
Me, I'm a sucker for really romantic flicks, but before I saw this, I don't remember anything that I liked this much. For people who don't like romantic comedies, it would probably seem sappy, but to me, it was excellent. This was the first movie that made my eyes water that wasn't sad. The chemistry between Ryan and Jackman is unbelievable. Leopold is so sweet to Kate that all the single women out there will probably wish a smart, poetic gentleman will come out of the past for them.
I saw the director's cut, which adds all the footage you see if you click "alternate versions," and I thought it was fine. I won't spoil anything, though.
If "Kate and Leopold" had any flaws, it would probably be that there isn't enough screen time of the two title characters together. There's too much of everything else around them. But in the short time it shows, it's VERY romantic. And some of the time-traveling stuff isn't very believable, but hey, it's a fantasy.
Meg Ryan's character, Kate McKay, is pretty likable. . She is a little outspoken, but I think that's what Leopold liked in her--she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. Also, he says her beauty is like moonlight shining on her face, or something similar.
Hugh Jackman is just about perfect as Leopold. I read that he had training, and you totally believe that he's a duke from 1876. I just love the scene where he gets Kate's purse back for her.
And another great thing is the end credits...or the song played during them. "Until" by Sting is a keeper, and ranks up on my list, just like "Kate and Leopold" with movies.
Although it's not picture-perfect, "Kate and Leopold" will always be one of my favorites--------8/10