Not even bad in a good way

Admirable film.

an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

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!)

This is certainly a different vehicle for Jean Reno, one of my favorites. He plays a 12th Century Knight that is thrust into the 21st Century due to a goof by his Wizard (Malcolm McDowell). He runs into a descendant, 30 generations removed, in the form of Christina Applegate, who just happens to be the spitting image of his wife.You have your basic time-travel story 12th Century in 21st Century and the usual gaffs and laughs that are to be expected. Tara Reid played an interesting part as the gardener next door that convinces Reno's servant to stay.Brigette Wilson (I Know What You Did Last Summer, House on Haunted Hill) also struts her stuff for our viewing pleasure.Not a great film, but I do enjoy Jean Reno, and I like time-travel movies, so it was worth 88 minutes of my life.

This film is a gem! My eight year old son and I watched this film and loved it. It is intelligent, funny, & full of surprises. It is so difficult to find a non-animated, non-Disney film that is not watered down to appeal to every kid and parent. This one makes kids have to stretch their thinking out-of-the box and is hilarious. Oh yes it is a familiar formula, but the way this one is done is fresh to me. The production values are high and show it. The entire cast was a joy. My favorite was the great french actor Jean Reno, who was quite believable as the knight. Keep in mind some of the concepts may be a wee bit complex for younger kids ( five and under perhaps). If you need a family film that will not bore you to death! this is the one to rent. I think it would make a great gift because no one has heard of it!

My brother and I went to this movie and we were the only people in the theater. We laughed so hard I had to go outside of the theater. I thought I was going to pee in my pants it was so funny. I can't say enough about it. Leave your high falutin' film-going skills at the door and laugh. Go. Jean Reno is great both as a romantic character and as a comedian, but when you think of Leon or Ronin, you remember that he could definitely play for laughs. Christian Clavier is hilarious and excellent comedic actor who is unknown to the general US public. Finally, Applegate does some good work playing the straight man/woman. Finally, what was an interesting approach was to take a successful foreign comedy and redo it in the USA. But, they used the same director and actors. It translated well which is unusual for comedies- much harder to cross cultures.