Customer Reviews

Just Visiting

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I haven't seen the original French version, although I expect it is probably even more hilarious. The American version, is, however, enjoyable through and through. Its tongue-in-cheek quality is refreshingly different from typical Hollywood fare. Most people who enjoy good comedies would like this movie. Every minute there is something funny happening. It appeals to young and old audiences; it appeals to men and women. You get slapstick and you get romance, all delivered with just the right touch of humor. Don't miss out on this excellent film.

Excellent movie, packed with loads of laughs. It is good for the whole family. We laughed so hard through a lot of the story. It is about a Duke that travels ahead in time from the 1500's to the 21 century with his servant. The reality of discovering things in the 21 century is what makes it so funny. The scene in the very elegant restaurant, with servant sitting on the floor ( he cannot sit with nobility) being thrown food from the Duke at the table was so worth the price of the movie.It is a wonderful, fun movie.

I watched The Visitors and, as I just relocated to Chicago, decided to rent Just Visiting. While the main idea was kept, sadly this film has been twisted and emerged as a strange French-Hiollywood combination. The ending w/ all the police chasing, isn't that a bit too Hollywood-like? And Reno's reaction upon hearing Clavier's 'freedom' speech is too bland...

I second everyone's opinion that the FR version is way better and funnier.

Wow, what an awful movie. Having lived in France and seen (and currently owning) the original French version, I thought it would be interesting to see how the American re-make was done. I have never been so disappointed in a film. Christina Applegate replacing Valerie Lemercier? Tara Reid as Christian Clavier's love interest? Way off base. While it is true that French humor doesn't translate into American English very well (either linguistically or culturally), I would still recommend seeing the original (Les Visiteurs) over this version. The film is supposed to be a comedy, but they've re-made it into a farce, a shell of its former self.

This is one of our favorite movies. We are a family of four, that includes two teen-agers 14, and 16. We have not seen The Visitors, and will have to get it for sure since everyone has said it is like Monty Python, and all of us crack up on those movies.

Just Visiting is so funny that no matter how many times you watch it, you still laugh. I was surprised at how well Christina Applegate played her part. She was perfect. Jean Reno and most especially Christian Clavier are hysterical. You will laugh til you cry.

This will be a classic we will keep for years. Enjoy it!

I watched both versions of this movie and thought the American version was funny. Then I bought the French version and it was hysterical. There was so much left out of the American version.
Even if you don't speak French, you can pretty much follow along with or without the subtitles. Jean Reno & Christian Clavier are crazy as all get out.
Obviously, I recommend the French version, but both are very entertaining!!!

I've seen both versions and they are both pretty funny. The french version however, will most likely not appeal to an American taste. It is subtitled of course, but also strangely gory and a little Monty-Pythonish. The American version of Just Visiting has excellent special effects and humor, and Jean Reno is PRICELESS as the French nobleman. The humor is quirky and may not be for everyone, so I suggest rent. Don't miss, gauranteed for a few belly laughs.

This movie was so funny. I hadn't had a good laugh for a while. This movie, starring Jean Reno(Godzilla, The Professional and Ronin) as the hero back at the end of 12th century, and his dopy assistant accidentally get sent into the next millenium. His dopy assistant runs into a lovely character in the future(Tara Reid) and falls in love. Finally, giving him a chance to be free. Meanwhile, Jean Reno's character finds his great, great, great, great, great grand-daughter. He thinks it's the same one he married back in the 12th century, until he realizes the wizard sent him into the future. Not as good as Back To The Future, but still funny. This is a great recommendation, I loved it, especially Tara Reid!

The film based on the original French comedy is funny, original, and well-made. Christina Applegate and Jean Reno star in "Just Visiting," a fantasy tale about two guys from the 13th century, transported through time to the 20th century. While Julia (Christina Applegate) believes the guy is a cousin, lost tragically at sea, the traditional English-man and his peasant companion must adapt to the new century, and the devises and customs that they know nothing of. There is some gross-out and slapstick humor, where much of the comedy is not serious at all, but the film is very well-made for its genre, and Christina Applegate brings life to the film. Before seeing it, you think of it as just a pointless, unserious comedy, but after seeing "Just Visiting," you find the film freshing, original, and fun to watch. Tara Reid and Bridget Wilson-Sampras co-star.

I am not much into "light" movies that don't take you deep into the abyss and make you think... think... This is one of the movies, though, that made me remember how great a genre comedy actually is. I thought the movie was cute, funny, and light, but most importantly we all laughed and laughed sooooo loud that my father's cat got really upset, he didn't know what was going on, hadn't witnessed such "noise." If you like to laugh, you will definately like this movie. And what's better than having it 24/7, you never know when you'll need a good laugh. Enjoy!