Just Visiting (2001) movie poster

Just Visiting (2001)

"They're not just from another time, they're from France."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 70%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 33%, MC: 38) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyFantasyScience Fiction

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Director
Jean-Marie Poirรฉ
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
France, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.7/10 (708 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
33%
Metacritic
38
Cast
Jean Reno as Thibault
Christina Applegate as Rosalind / Julia
Matt Ross as Hunter
Tara Reid as Angelique
John Aylward as Byron
Most people think so. 70% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 708 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A knight and his valet are plagued by a witch, and to repair the damage they make use of the services of a wizard. However, something goes wrong and they are transported from the 12th century to the year 2000. There the knight meets some of his family and slowly learns what this new century is like. However, he still needs to get back to the 12th century to deal with the witch, so he starts looking for a wizard. Remake of 1993 French film Les Visiteurs (The Visitors). Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Just Visiting, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Jean Reno spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Jean-Marie Poirรฉ cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Just Visiting is a 2001 comedy, fantasy, science fiction film directed by Jean-Marie Poirรฉ. A knight and his valet are plagued by a witch, and to repair the damage they make use of the services of a wizard. However, something goes wrong and they are transported from the 12th century to the year 2000.

There the knight meets some of his family and slowly learns what this new century is like. However, he still needs to get back to the 12th century to deal with the witch, so he starts looking for a wizard. Remake of 1993 French film Les Visiteurs (The Visitors).

The film has been rated by 708 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Just Visiting delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Just Visiting (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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