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Actors: Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Christina Applegate, Matt Ross, Tara Reid, Bridgette Wilson, Malcolm McDowell, George Plimpton, John Aylward
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Just Visiting |
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A medieval noble knight with his peasant retainer are accidentally sent to the present-day Chicago by a wizard when trying to right a wrong done to him. While there, he meets his descendant and helps her save the family estate from her unscrupulous husband while helping her find her confidance. Much "fish-out-of water" comedy of medieval people not fitting in to modern society. Jean Reno gives a great performance as the proud, sincere nobleman. Overall, parts of the film seem a bit rushed, like they were trying to just fill a contract and make a buck, but the comedy and performances make up for it. This is an American remake of the French film "Les Visiteurs (The Visitors)" which was the most popular French comedy ever.
--Zorikh Lequidre, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Just Visiting |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 10%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 40%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- fantasy story on another world/distant past
Time Travel:
- primarily to the future
Romance
Yes
Romance Plotlets:
- two lovers separated by conflict/reuniting
- destined love (predicted in dream/text)
Time Travel Story?
Yes
To what time period?
- 1960's-1980's
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age:
- 40's-50's
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/medium straight
Body type
- muscular (man)
Unclothed?
- Slightly see-through clothes
Events of movie makes character more...
- sensitive
- caring
- introspective
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- Very athletic
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- blonde
Hair style
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavy
Body type
- ample chest & buttocks (female)
How much in movie?
- 80%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Hair color
- red
Hair style
- (man) short/standard wavy
Body type
- average (man)
Ethnicity
- White
Sense of humor?
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physical condition
- average physique
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century (1970's to Present)
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Forests?
Yes
Big cities?
Yes
Misc settings
- fort/castle
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Tone of movie
- upbeat
Comedy or somewhat funny movie?
Yes
Kinds of F/X
- Things that change shape/morph
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