Set in 12th-century England, the story follows (Jean Reno), who accidentally kills his fiancée, Princess Rosalind (Christina Applegate), after being tricked into drinking a hallucinogenic potion by an enemy. Desperate to undo his mistake, he enlists a wizard (Malcolm McDowell) to send him back in time. However, the spell is botched, transporting Thibault and his loyal, foul-mouthed servant André (Christian Clavier) to modern-day Chicago.
is a "fish-out-of-water" time-travel comedy directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. It is an American remake of the 1993 French blockbuster Les Visiteurs , featuring the original leads, Jean Reno and Christian Clavier, reprising their roles for a Western audience. Plot Overview
Critics generally view the film as a lighthearted, if somewhat repetitive, comedy that doesn't quite reach the heights of its French predecessor. Just Visiting movie review & film summary