Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

geckibutt I (unlike the majority of other reviewers/critiques) have not seen the entire French version of this film, and therefore review it on it's own merits. From what I saw of that other version, it seemed a bit more over the top European humor (in a way that wouldn't appeal as much to an American audience as this film does.)(Now onto this film:..)The pacing and banter of jokes between Thibault and Andre just make this film ever so quotable in our house. Even the moments they share with Julia and Hunter in their ridiculous experiences in the modern world are perfectly written and acted. The only character which is a little lacking is Tara Reid's (her reactions to Andre just seem a little off for most of her lines). Applegate is wonderful in her role and Reno and Clavier just make this film a silly and memorable ride which we watch constantly in our household. The story isn't terribly complex, and has good catharsis at the end. Special effects are handled well (even for an early 2000s flick). The actors' devotion to their characters-- and making them believable to the audience (even in the fantastic circumstances of the plot) galvanize this film as a solid humor/fantasy flick.More than enjoyable enough for adults, and nothing terribly racey, so that even children can enjoy the slapstick humor....A must see (again and again!)

Python Hyena Just Visiting (2001): Dir: Jean-Marie Gaubert / Cast: Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Christina Applegate, Malcolm McDowell, Tara Reid: Comedy about the differences in generations as Jean Reno and Christian Clavier are transported through time to the present. Reno plays a Count and Clavier plays his loyal servant. Reno is set to marry the Princess but he is given a drink that causes him to become disoriented and he accidentally kills her. He is sentenced to death until a wizard transports them to present day where they encounter a woman who resembles the Princess. Reno claims that he must find a wizard so that he can be transported to the moment before he was given the drink. Typical plot follows the duo's mishaps with present day. Director Jean-Marie Gaubert is backed by fine comic chemistry between Reno and Clavier. They are given many hilarious moments as they struggle to adapt to present day. Reno must restore his position, and Clavier finds freedom. Malcolm McDowell as the wizard begins with the pitiful time travel introduction but from there he steals scenes with many amusing moments. Only Christina Applegate in duo roles is left with double the cardboard as both the Princess and the lookalike female. Tara Reid is also featured and this counts as yet another decline since her success in American Pie. This is a totally recycled slapstick visit. Score: 5 ½ / 10

Dawalk-1 This is among the many movies that I came across watching on CW. Since I've never seen the original, I can't comment on that nor can I say which of the two versions I think is superior, or which one I'd prefer over the other. But what I will state is this: This is on my top-movies- from-this-past-decade list! A 12th century French count known as Thibault of Malfete and noble servant named Andre turn to a wizard for help after Thibault's bride-to-be has a malevolent spell casted over her. But the wizardry goes wrong, and instead, the two are sent to 21st century Chicago. While there, they meet Thibault's descendant, Julia and as they explore the windy city and learn, and adjust to the latest technology, they try to find a way to return to their own home (and original time). But that's only if they can overcome some obstacles that may get in their way. This movie was/is so great that I just had to order and buy a copy of the DVD eventually. That's just how great it really is. There are never any signs of the feature's momentum of non-stop hilarity slowing down. Just watch for yourselves. Loved every minute of it.

screenman When I first saw this appear on television, I thought 'Oh-no; it's Catweazle in Hollywood'.However, it proved to be a lot funnier than expected. Generally; culture-clash movies seem to work or they don't. There's no happy medium. 'Crocodile Dundee' certainly worked. Though the sequels were abysmal. But those involving time-travel bring some extra zest. The 'Bill and Ted' franchise worked OK. 'A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court' just about survived. Whereas 'Back To The Future' is one of my favourite movies. And I've always got a soft spot for 'Catweazle'.Here, Jean Reno leads a so-so cast in a French medieval romp around modern USA. Humour hangs on the utter mayhem and destruction they cause and a host of unexpected sight-gags that carry a hint of 'Pink Panther'. The sub-plots are rather banal and the romance is too schmaltzy to take with more than a pinch of salt.Little things like the gormandising in an expensive restaurant, confusion about lights and toilets, and a belief that people are actually trapped in a television set are all pretty inevitable, but handled with a slap-stick ingenuity. The metallic wizard reconstituting his broken anatomy was a worthy poke at the T1000 Terminator.It's hardly a piece of genius. For one thing, the cast are just not good enough. For another, neither is the script. But taken as a comic farce it works well enough. I'd compare it with 'Coneheads'.