What Is The Theme Of Kate And Leopold In The 21st Century

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It is likely that Kate and Leopold could be not the most top-shelf romantic comedy movie but it could be considered as one of the most wide-spread during the early of 21st century. Specifically, although the plot seems to be predictable and sketchy, mostly viewers still vote for this film for two main reasons.
Firstly, the viewers are probably drawn into the new scenarior that depicts the love between a man – Leopold in 1870’s and a woman in the 21st century due to a time incident. Accordingly, romantic scene through the movie can boil any fan girl’s heart in favor of this genre.
Secondly, the main character’s charistma might also be the most attractive factor of the film. Moreover, Leopold is generally alluring not only in appearance but in

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