An action-packed slog

The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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!)

I remember seeing the French version of this film on the television when I was a kid, but don't recall much other than two men from the medieval in the streets of the modern world. Somehow I found this, and after some research I chose this version to watch which I thought easy to understand, as well as for the reason some updates were made in this. Well, I know nothing can beat the original, but for those haven't seen the original, this is not a bad one. Quite an enjoyable film with a simple theme and a simple adventure.Seems a very familiar concept, but surely a unique product. Jean Reno was brilliant and so his sidekick and other supporting characters. Top notch jokes, felt like I had some loud laughs after a long time. Of course, there are some flaws, but minors, like relocating from Europe to the US since it is a Hollywood production. It is a time travel theme in fantasy. There's no time machine, instead a wizard behind the adventure through the time.A perfect family film. It's not about prediction, since watching the first scene you would know what follows it and how it all ends. So you're relieved from guessing stuff and can sit back relaxedly and enjoy it as much you can. It is your average film, but if you're seeking a good comedy, then it is surely above that. There are thousands of masterpiece comedies, this is not one of them, though must see from this genre.7/10

I don't understand the negative reviews of this film. It's funny - downright hilarious in parts - and can be watched repeatedly without getting stale. Being a remake notwithstanding (I haven't seen the original), I also found it fairly original, at least for American cinema. The perspective and social commentary on the class system is present without being cloying, and the special effects are good for a movie of this sort. All in all, it reminds me a bit of another French film, "The Fifth Element," that didn't make a bit splash in the theaters, but has been enduring.A note about the review summary - I enjoy a Quentin Tarantino (insert your favorite non-family friendly director here) film as much as the next person - so I'm not trying to make any sort of veiled morality statement by invoking the term "family friendly." However, I find that the term is often used to refer to the formulaic pablum that saturates us - you know, the one where the girl's stern, old-school father is strict with her for her own good, but in the end her individuality and rebelliousness save the day and everyone learns a valuable lesson (all in the midst of a hail of product placements). "Just Visiting" is, refreshingly, not that film...

Many of the comments here are the usual gripes about remakes. Well, I've never seen "Les Visiteurs" so I'm just looking at this film on its own, and I must say that I was greatly entertained.Of course, it's a lightweight plot, but Reno and Clavier sink their teeth into the time-travel jokes and manage to be endearing as well as thoroughly crazy. (Especially Clavier, whose scenes among the rich folks reminded me a lot of the Three Stooges' many dinners with the snobs.) Christina Applegate is sincere and appealing, her boyfriend and his bimbo are appalling, and the Chicago scenery is GREAT! (I have to admit my prejudice in that regard, having lived there for many years.) Considering that the remake was done by the men who made the original film, what's the problem? Think of what it would have been like if it starred Adam Sandler and David Spade, for instance. Zut alors!