Kate and Leopold (2001 James Mangold)

Original story of (literal) time jumping by Steven Rogers, screenwritten by he and the director, has 1876 Duke Hugh Jackman in modern New York, in the company of Meg Ryan, Liev Schreiber (who falls victim of a pointless sub-plot in which he is institutionalised), Breckin Meyer and Meg's odious boss Bradley Whitford. We watched the theatrical release.

Can't say its particularly well written, not making enough of the fish out of water stuff (loved though that his first viewing of television is the incomprehensible The Prisoner!), not for example using the training of the dog better later on. (Also La Bohème was first performed in 1896.) But the gentlemanly behaviour of the Duke in modern times is where the fun lies.

With Natasha Lyonne, Spalding Grey, Philip Bosco, Viola Davis (policewoman). Shot by Stuart Dryburgh, music by Rolfe Kent.

Meg has an unsuitable hair style, and her lips look funny!