The film plays with romantic comedy genre elements in an interesting way, but first and foremost is concerned with being romantic and being funny, and succeeds nearly perfectly on both counts. (rogerebert.com)
But Kate & Leopold is a decent addition to the beleaguered and overcrowded romantic comedy genre (think Somewhere in Time meets Splash); look for an explanation in James Mangold's steady direction, the clever, deconstructive screenplay he wrote with Steven Rogers, and a rock - steady performance by Hugh Jackman that is confident and unembarrassed. (filmfreakcentral.net)
The Big Sick, written by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, breathes life into the done - to - death romantic comedy genre with grace and wit. (indianexpress.com)