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Lots of people find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, but this comic fantasy takes that notion to a whole new level. Count Thibault of Malfete (Jean Reno) is a brave warrior and respect... read more read more...ed nobleman in 12th century France. Count Thibault has won the heart of the lovely Princess Rosalind (Christina Applegate) and has a loyal servant in the loyal but half-bright Andre (Christian Clavier). But Thibault's world is turned upside down when an aging wizard demonstrates a new potion that can allow people to travel though time. The concoction works a bit too well, and Thibault and Andre find themselves transported to the year 2000, landing in a museum in Chicago where relics of Thibault's reign are on display. Julia, a museum employee who bears a striking resemblance to Princess Rosalind, finds the visitors and becomes their unofficial guide to life in the Windy City at the dawn of the 21st century. Thibault soon discovers that the young woman is actually descended from his family, and he realizes he has to get back to the 12th century before his absence prevents Julia from existing. Andre also discovers that indentured servitude is no longer common in the 21st century, and he and Thibault have to adjust to the American notion of freedom and equal rights for all. Just Visiting is based on the popular French comedy Les Visiteurs; Jean Reno and Christian Clavier reprise their roles from the earlier film, and the director of the original version, Jean-Marie Poire, also helmed this remake; Clavier and Poire collaborated on the script, as they did for Les Visiteurs. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 27 min.

Directed by: Jean-Marie Poiré

Release Date: April 6, 2001

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DVD Release Date: September 11, 2001

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  • June 21, 2011
    Original was better.
  • August 8, 2009
    I loved this movie. Totally hilarious. Loved how the characters react to 21st century life style and brought with them their hilarious habits and way of life from the past. This movie is a must see!! We rented it and watched it five times in five days. Highly recommended for a gr... read moreeat laugh! Andre is very funny and it is great to see him realize that he can be a free man and finally stand up for himself. It helps us realize how inhumane the treatment of "slaves" were in ancient history. Helps us realize how much we take for granted in the 21st century too. This movie is like a mix between Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail and Napoleon Dynamite, at least that is what type of satirical humor it reminds me of and I think both of those movies are absolutely hilarious as well, the kind that you like to watch again and again and find yourself quoting over and over and laughing. It was a great movie!!
  • September 24, 2008
    Odd, and funny. It was okay to watch.
  • January 25, 2011
    This movie is hilarious. I haven't seen the original movie but I really liked this one, mostly because of Jean Reno and Christina Applegate. The storyline is great and many scenes are absolutely hilarious. I can imagine why people dislike this movie because it is not supposed to ... read morebe taken quite seriously, it is indeed very silly. I will always love movies about time travel.
  • April 4, 2008
    This is a cute movie, I like it. I think it has funny parts but it is also gross at parts. Overall, it's a funny movie.
  • January 30, 2008
    Here's the strange part: I know I have seen seen this but, God help me, I can't remember a word of it.
  • October 25, 2007
    I agree this movie is way beyond believable but it is funny, cute and pokes fun at relationships and how hard it is to find our soulmate..
  • August 15, 2007
    "Just Visiting" is medieval fun in the 21st century! I saw this movie a couple of times and knew what this was all about: a knight and his servant time travel forwards from medieval-era France to 21st century America when they drink a magic potion. This results in a clash of two ... read moredifferent time periods when the knight and servant face unfamiliarities such as modern appliances. The wizard then joins in, and helps the two return to their time of origin. I give four stars to this movie featuring the clash of time periods!
  • June 5, 2007
    Absolutely hilarious! The first 15 minutes might be a little tough for some, but it's worth getting through.
  • April 9, 2007
    I love this! I laughed often and hard! It inspired me to see the original....with French subtitles! It was great but I like this version better!

Critic Reviews


Gene Seymour
April 23, 2001
Gene Seymour, Newsday

Truly it is a peculiar curse upon the world, this high-concept joke that refuses to die. Full Review

Michael Atkinson
April 10, 2001
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice

Not only microwaves what is already four-day-old fish in Paris, but lets the original director, screenwriters, and stars do the reheating. Full Review

Michael O'Sullivan
April 6, 2001
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

Some of these gags are very funny, and it's a pleasure to see Reno as something other than a villain in an English language picture. Full Review

Stephen Hunter
April 6, 2001
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post

Curiously unfunny. Full Review

Bob Graham
April 6, 2001
Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle

Is, as the French say, amusing enough. Full Review

Roger Moore
April 6, 2001
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

In taking the Les out of these visitors, something got lost in the translation.

Dave Kehr
April 6, 2001
Dave Kehr, New York Times

Fitfully amusing. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
April 6, 2001
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

As one character aptly remarks, 'The French will pay for this!'

Louis B. Parks
April 6, 2001
Louis B. Parks, Houston Chronicle

It's tepid, predictable stuff, staged with no special imagination. Full Review

Susan Stark
April 6, 2001
Susan Stark, Detroit News

An uncommonly delightful comedy for the family audience. Full Review

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