

You might also like
Where to watch
House of Fools Photos
Movie Info
Cast & Crew
Himself
Akhmed
Zhanna
Doctor
Ali
Lithuanian Sharpshooter
Critic Reviews for House of Fools
All Critics (49) | Top Critics (21) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (29)
-
Vysotsky projects an essential sunniness that helps keep the film from turning maudlin.
August 29, 2003 | Rating: 3/5 -
It may be based on a true story, but another filmmaker told it before -- and better.
August 22, 2003 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
It ultimately feels like a folly that sounded great in the filmmaker's head, so great that he had to be put on screen, where it flounders around with no small degree of embarrassment.
July 11, 2003 | Rating: C- | Full Review… -
The use of Bryan Adams as the madwoman's imagined paramour is indicative of just how mediocre this movie is.
June 15, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
There's not much to Konchalovsky's tale ... but it's often beautifully told; a gentle fantasy of a harsh time.
June 13, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4 -
With its cast of nauseatingly lovable lunatics, House of Fools may make you feel like you've been tricked into suffering through the Kevin Spacey flick K-Pax with subtitles.
May 22, 2003 | Rating: C-
Audience Reviews for House of Fools
-
Mar 23, 2013Tears down convention while simultaneously indulging clichés and ultimately pushing the line so far as to blur it completely.Jason 123 D Super Reviewer
-
Jan 26, 2010I don't understand the naysayers reviewing this film. It is quite the interesting slice of life and who would expect...Bryan Adams playing a cameo in a Russian film?John B Super Reviewer
-
Jan 20, 2009A Russian docu-drama that's intriguing for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the BEAUTIFUL and talented Yuliya Vysotskaya. Plus, it's a true story. And it's got Bryan Adams (yes, THAT Bryan Adams!).Randy T Super Reviewer
-
Mar 29, 2008Excellent! The movie does present an interesting point of view during a war that almost no one considers: the people living in an asylum. In this case, we have a young and pretty girl that's convinced that she's Bryan Adams's girlfriend, and that has to take over the situation of all the inmates taking over the asylum, while a war's growing outside their beloved building. The script is magnificently written, with wonderful and loveable characters. The performances are convincing, and the edition and photography are great. It's a tragic and ironic tale, yet very human and sweet at the same time.Liolia K Super Reviewer
House of Fools Quotes
There are no approved quotes yet for this movie.
Movie & TV guides
About Tomatometer
The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review
About Audience Score
The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher.
Verified