Kate shows us that a woman can be strong and successful, in her profession, but still find something lacking in life. It’s great to live in a modern world where a woman has the resources and respect needed to build a knockout re’sume’, nab the corner office, and be a powerbroker who wows clients and intimidates adversaries. But that same strong woman can also expect a man to treat her with deference and respect based on the fact that she is, of all things, a lady. There’s nothing inherently weak in a woman who appreciates having a man open a door, or send flowers, or defend her against the unwanted advances of other men.

Some old-fashioned feminists might say this is disempowering—women should be treated exactly the same as men! That logic is flawed to the core. A woman can be treated as a man’s equal without being treated as identical to him. There’s nothing wrong with a chic and strong woman appreciating tender respect from a man.

That’s the essence of chivalry: respect. We’re not talking medieval chivalry, where a knight defends a swooning maiden against a shadowy figure on a black horse. We’re not talking about complete retrenching of traditional gender roles. We’re talking about modern chivalry. Modern chivalry requires that a man treat a woman with respect and dignity. It requires that he appreciate her for both her worldly successes and her innate charms. It requires that he look beyond the crass goal of getting her into bed and explore the beauty of her mind and spirit. It requires that he respect her as a human rather than a conquest, and that he act accordingly with duly respectful actions.

To all you career-oriented modern women: we need to take a lesson from Kate and Leopold and infuse a little modern chivalry into the hectic hustle of contemporary life. Here’s the beautiful truth: in the modern world, we do have the power to command chivalry without compromising the image of a strong, savvy powerbroker. In fact, commanding the respect of chivalry might even make us look stronger.

Such is the life of Kate McKay (Meg Ryan) in her new romantic comedy Kate and Leopold. Ryan plays the hyper-successful advertising agent who possesses a keen knack for determining what appeals to focus groups, but no ability to assess what is lacking in her own life.

Despite material trappings of success—closet full of modern power suits and an apartment stocked with aromatherapy candles and relaxation rock gardens—we meet Kate just as she’s discovering that her life is truly empty. She devoted her best years to a seemingly-feckless man who couldn’t keep his promises, and her only romantic prospect is a self-important boss who tells Kate “you don’t do pretty” and values her only for her ability to get into the head of a woman without succumbing to female “weaknesses.” Kate’s life is utterly glamorous … and utterly loveless.

Enter Leopold, the third Duke of Albany imported straight from the 1800s. Thanks to a convenient portal in the space-time continuum, Leopold has been transported into modern Manhattan all by accident. With his tight britches and crisp accent, he’s the very image of an old-fashioned Prince Charming: handsome, educated, polite, and sophisticated in every detail. Leopold stands up when a lady enters or leaves his presence. His knowledge of fine art and opera are astounding, and in passionate tones he converses with women about artwork and history. He dances with grace and kisses a lady’s hand. He attends to a woman’s interests and engages her intellect. He’s a modern chivalrous dreamboat dressed as an anachronism.

Predictably, Kate and Leopold find themselves in a dance-a`-deux of romance. They meet through Kate’s ex-boyfriend, a semi-crazed scientist who discovered the time portal and unwittingly brought Leopold into the 21st century. The ex, who happens to be Kate’s upstairs neighbor, finds himself compelled to house Leopold before shipping him back in time. Kate, the jealous-but-in-denial ex-girlfriend, hears Leopold banging around upstairs and must investigate. Instead of finding another woman, Kate finds Leopold.

Their initial encounters are chilly to say the least. She’s an independent urban gal who resists his attempts to treat her like a “lady.” He’s the britches-wearing royal who can’t understand her career-girl ways. Somehow they discover a spark, and he quite literally sweeps her off her feet with chivalrous charm. The city becomes quieter, the colors brighter, and Kate less harsh-looking as Leopold treats her royally and shows her the respect she deserves.

But Leopold doesn’t stop with romancing Kate. He also does his part to improve the lives of modern women by educating modern men in the art of chivalry. Call her first; ask her about herself; learn how to buy her flowers that express your feelings for her. Show interest in her intellect and her hobbies. Treat her with respect. Treat her like a lady.

Therein lies the real value of this sweet little flick. Admittedly, the story line is formulaic and a predictable romantic comedy. Kate and Leopold does little to push the limits of cinematic genius, and it hardly touches upon anything revolutionary in storytelling. What it does do, though, is remind us that in this crazy modern world it’s not a sin to crave a little chivalry.

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