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Kissing A Fool is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Doug Ellin. It primarily stars David Schwimmer, Jason Lee, Mili Avital, Kari Wührer and Vanessa Angel. Its plot is inspired by the short story "El curioso impertinente" that appears in Don Quixote.

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Synopsis

Max (David Schwimmer), an alpha-male commitment-phobic sports broadcaster, and Jay (Jason Lee), a neurotic novelist, have been best friends since childhood. Jay has just broken up with his girlfriend, Natasha (Vanessa Angel) and is writing his first book about their relationship in Milan, Italy.

Jay sets Max up with his editor Samantha (Mili Avital). Although they share few interests, they are engaged within two weeks. Still, when Max is confronted with the fact that Sam will be the last woman he will sleep with, he proposes a test. Jay will hit on Sam. If she shows no interest, then Max will be confident enough in her loyalty to go ahead with the marriage. However while Jay doesn't want to, the two realize they are obviously made for each other.

Cast

David Schwimmer – Max Abbitt

Jason Lee – Jay Murphy

Mili Avital – Samantha Andrews

Bonnie Hunt – Linda Streicher

Kari Wührer – Dara

Vanessa Angel – Natasha

Bitty Schram – Vicki Pelam

Judy Greer – Andrea

Frank Medrano – Cliff Randal

Ron Beattie – Priest

Doug Ellin – Bartender (and Springer Guest)

Tag Mendillo – Wedding Guest at Bar (and Springer Guest)

Justine Bentley – Beautiful Woman at Bar

Liza Cruzat – Dara's Friend

Jessica Mills – Dara's Friend #2

Sammy Sosa – Himself

Jerry Springer – Himself

Mike Squire – Spanish Man in Bed

Marco Siviero – French Man in Bed

Steve Seagren – Heckler

Philip R. Smith – Fan on the Street

Jayson Fate – Rudolpho

Ross Bon – Blue Kings Lead Singer

Antimo Fiore – Tony

Reception

Kissing a Fool received mostly negative reviews from critics, earning a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 30 reviews.

Box office

This film tanked and subsequently, the movie did not make as much profit as expected. The film's budget was $19 million USD and the box office took in just $4.107 million USD

Soundtrack

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on March 24, 1998, and was composed by Joseph Vitarelli. The track listing is:

01. 'Baby Drives Me Wild' – The Mighty Blue Kings

02. 'Leaving Town'

03. 'The Girl Who Is'

04. 'The Green Mill' – The Mighty Blue Kings

05. 'Spark Of My Life' – The Mighty Blue Kings

06. 'Here She Comes'

07. 'Visiting Natassia'

08. 'Bad Date'

09. 'Grinnin' Like A Chessy Cat' – The Mighty Blue Kings

10. 'Pure Rental'

11. 'Jay Alone'

12. 'Martinis'

13. 'The Toast'

14. 'At Last' – Etta James

Other notable songs not featured in the soundtrack include:

'We Are In Love' – Harry Connick, Jr.

'Ready For Love' – Bad Company

'All Out Of Love' – Air Supply

'Learn To Love' – Harry Connick, Jr.

'Last' – Gravity Kills

'Crazy' – Cordrazine

'Be Your Own' – Rebekah

Locations

Filmed in Chicago, Illinois, Kissing A Fool utilises several locations within the area. Amongst them are:

Lincoln Park Zoo

The Green Mill Jazz Club

Wrigley Field

Outside the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist building

Ambria Restaurant at 2300 N. Lincoln Park W., which closed in June 2007

Lake Bluff's bluff was used as the back drop for the film's wedding scenes

References

Kissing a Fool Wikipedia

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