Kissing a Fool

1997

Kissing a Fool

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Movie Info

Jay is a novelist, hopelessly in love with his ex-girlfriend. Max is a womanizing sportscaster. When Jay introduces Max to his publisher Sam, they become engaged in just 14 days. Max worries about settling down, and Jay and Sam become closer while working on Jay's book together.
  • Rating:
    R (adult situations/language, sex)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Directed By:
    Doug Ellin
  • Written By:
    James Frey, Doug Ellin
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Studio:
    Universal Pictures

Cast

David Schwimmer
as Max Abbitt
Jason Lee
as Jay Murphy
Mili Avital
as Samantha Andrews
Bonnie Hunt
as Linda
Vanessa Angel
as Natasha
Kari Wuhrer
as Dara
Frank Medrano
as Cliff Randal
Bitty Schram
as Vicki Pelam
Judy Greer
as Andrea
Ron Beattie
as Priest
Doug Ellin
as Bartender/Springer Guest
Tag Mendillo
as Wedding Guest at Bar/Springer Guest
Justine Bentley
as Beautiful Woman at Bar
Liza Cruzat
as Dara's Friend
Jessica Mills
as Dara's Friend No. 2
Sammy Sosa
as Himself
Jerry Springer
as Himself
Mike Squire
as Spanish Man in Bed
Marco Siviero
as French Man in Bed
Steve Seagren
as Heckler
Philip R. Smith
as Fan on the Street
Jayson Fate
as Rudolpho
Ross Bon
as Blue Kings Lead Singer
Antimo Fiore
as Tony
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Audience Reviews for Kissing a Fool

  • Jun 07, 2013
    This is one of those romantic comedies that I enjoy having on my shelf, guilty pleasure film. It's not your average romantic comedy, it has a little edge that other films of the genre lack. The leads are fun and play well of each other even if the characters fall onto every cliché in the book. I caught this film again on the weekend and must say I still find the film funny and one of the few romantic comedies I enjoy, I have this right next to Notting Hill. Jason Lee deserved a better film career, much like David Schwimmer, they are funny guys who missed the train. 22/09/2018.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Apr 10, 2011
    David Schwimmer plays Max, a womanizing Chicago TV sportscaster who falls for Sam played by Israel native Mili Avital, his attractive young publisher but who he feels is too good to be true. Max and Sam seem perfect for each other but Max wonders if he can really keep Sam "satisfied" long-term and tries to get his best friend Jay (Jason Lee) to see if she can become unfaithful. Jay is hesitant to do this being the sensitive soul that he is plus he is still grieving over the breakup of his slutty model girlfriend but things become complicated when Jay also succumbs to Sam's charms and begins to fall in love with her.
    Deb S Super Reviewer
  • Apr 05, 2009
    I enjoyed this movie and I don't see why others didn't. I mean in the beginning David Schwimmer's character was a jerk but by the end his character had gone through a total transformation, Jason Lee had a good performance, too as did Mili Avital.
    Cassie H Super Reviewer
  • Apr 05, 2008
    Meh. Okay i guess. David's character was really annoying.
    Sarah . Super Reviewer
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