Two centuries collide in "Kate and Leopold." The romantic comedy is playing at Graham Cinema for Valentine’s Day.

Kate McKay (Meg Ryan) is a marketing professional in 21st century New York City.

Her ex-boyfriend, Stuart (Liev Schreiber), finds a gap in the fabric of time, allowing him to travel back to 1876.

While photographing the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, Stuart is caught by Duke Leopold of Albany (Hugh Jackman), who follows Stuart to the 21st century.

Leopold has an aristocratic air that leaves him rigid until Kate’s brother, Charlie (Breckin Myer), teaches him how to relax, in turn. Leopold teaches Charlie and Kate that chivalry is not dead.

Leopold gives Charlie dating tips. Then he surprises Kate with a moonlight dinner and dancing on the rooftop of her apartment building.

Leopold saves Kate’s purse from a thief by riding after the culprit on horseback. He stands when she leaves the table and tucks her in at night. The audience shares a collective "awww" several times in the film.

James Mangold directed the movie and wrote the screenplay. "Kate and Leopold" is a different direction for Mangold, who previously wrote and directed the dramas "Girl, Interrupted" and "Cop Land."

For Ryan, "Kate and Leopold" is another romantic comedy to add to her list.

In the tradition of "You’ve Got Mail," "Sleepless in Seattle," and "When Harry Met Sally," Ryan plays the cute working girl who finds love in all the wrong places.

She remains in a state of disbelief until she is struck by Cupid’s arrow.

Jackman is believable as an English aristocrat from 1876. He turns another good performance in a new role for him.

Previously, Jackman has been a computer hacker in "Swordfish," a comic book hero Wolverine in "X-Men" and a womanizer in "Someone Like You."

As usual, comic relief is provided throughout the film by Myer’s character. Myer’s work includes "Clueless," "Road Trip" and the canceled television series "Inside Schwartz."

Schreiber, who is best known for his work in the "Scream" trilogy, is also well cast as the clumsy scientist who finds "the one" for his ex-girlfriend.