Just Visiting (2001)

A French count is in England to marry the princess. She's killed. A wizard helps him to time travel back before the murder - except they end up in Chicago, April 2000. A descendant helps him. He looks for the wizard to return to the 1100s.

Director:

Jean-Marie Poiré (as Jean-Marie Gaubert)

Writers:

Jean-Marie Poiré, Christian Clavier

Stars:

Jean Reno, Christina Applegate, Christian Clavier

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Reno	...	Thibault
Christina Applegate	...	Rosalind / Julia
Christian Clavier	...	Andre
Matt Ross	...	Hunter (as Matthew Ross)
Tara Reid	...	Angelique
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras	...	Amber
John Aylward	...	Byron
George Plimpton	...	Dr. Brady
Malcolm McDowell	...	Wizard
Martin Aistrope	...	Barfly #3
Naomi Armstrong	...	Bystander #2
Eric Aviles	...	Purse Snatcher
Sarah Badel	...	Queen
Bill Bailey	...	Thibault's Father
Tab Baker	...	Cabbie

Storyline

A knight and his valet are plagued by a witch, and to repair the damage, they make use of the services of a wizard. Something goes wrong and they're transported from the 12th century to the year 2000, where they meets some of the knight's family, and slowly learns what the future's like. In order to return to the 12th century and deal with the witch, they begin to look for a wizard.

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Plot Keywords:

future time travel | alternate history | 12th century | 2000s | 21st century | 

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Taglines:

They're not just from another time, they're from France.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and crude humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

The pawn shop that Andre and Angelique go to is Royal Pawn Shop in Chicago, Illinois. It's the same place featured in the reality show Hardcore Pawn: Chicago (2013).

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Goofs

The sticker Julia puts on Thibault changes position between shots, and in some scenes is gone altogether.

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Quotes

André le Pate: [as they are dining, he whispers] Sire?
Count Thibault: What?
André le Pate: [whispers] I have to make pee-pee.
Count Thibault: [aloud] Ah, you have to pee! *Outside*!
André le Pate: But sire... the wolves! I could be eaten!
Count Thibault: Find a torch! Idiot.

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Alternate Versions

There are several differences between the UK cinema cut and the French DVD cut of the film. First of all, there is an additional 2 minute scene at the start of the French cut, where Julia donates part of the castle to the museum. Then, the first few scenes of the UK are seen, but in a different order. Additional short sequences are also included, but the next big change is the ending. The four final sequences are now seen in 6 sections, in the order of Jean Reno's character returning to the palace, Hunter being sent back in time, Andre and Angelique driving to Las Vegas (slightly shortened), Julia at the castle (which is slightly extended), Thibault giving Roseline the hair clip from Julia, and then, as the credits start to roll, we see Hunter in the middle ages, and suddenly, we are on the film set, with a VERY unhappy actor. As the credits continue, we see various clips from the film, and right at the end, an outtake. None of these end credits appear in the UK.

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Blow/All Access/Just Visiting/Along Came a Spider/Just Melvin: Just Evil (2001)

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Soundtracks

Macarena
Written by Antonio Romero, Rafael Ruiz
Performed by Los del Río (as Los del Rio)
Courtesy of BMG Music Spain, S.A.

User Reviews

Absolute fun

One of the funniest of the offbeat, little advertised movies I enjoy the most. Underrated and under appreciated by American audiences, slowly making its way to cult status, this tale of a French nobleman and time travel, at the hands of a slightly daffy sorcerer, played by Malcolm McDowell takes place mostly in Chicago. A twist on the "I am my own Grandfather" theme brings the nobleman face to face with distant Granddaughter, who he saves from a decision she would have lived to regret. This is a remake of the French film, "Les Visiteurs". Jean Reno shows his talent for comedy and wit. Thankfully he and Christian Clavier teamed up for the remake. Clavier was allowed to develop a little in the American version. The rest of the cast are enjoyable, and bring together a tight, clean story. Worth the video rental. Good clean fun.

Details

Country:

France USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

6 April 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Just Visiting

Filming Locations:

Royal Pawn Shop - 428 South Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,272,489, 8 April 2001

Gross USA:

$4,781,539

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$16,176,732

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gaumont, Hollywood Pictures, Bruin Grip Services

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min 84 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Astrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1