Kissing a Fool (1998)
An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable comedy of the sexes. Told in flashback, the film takes a familiar love-triangle scenario and gives it a bitter twist. With a bride who seems too good for either suitor, the film is sustained by one question - who will she choose?
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best movie i've ever seen.
The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
Kissing a Fool (1998): Dir: Doug Ellin / Cast: Jason Lee, Mili Avital, David Schwimmer, Bonnie Hunt, Kari Wuhrer: One of those lame romantic comedies where one goes for snacks during the film and willingly returns to glimpse the commercials. It is a stupid romantic comedy regarding blind love. David Schwimmer plays a young sportscaster while Jason Lee plays a struggling writer. Schwimmer is constantly in the company of women so to settle things down Jason Lee sets him up with his editor played by Mili Avital. She is smart and easy going and they are soon engaged. Lee cannot understand it but then again he struggles in overcoming his previously girlfriend. Obviously Schwimmer isn't ready to settle down so he enlists Lee to hang around Avital to see whether she would cheat on him. Doug Ellin directs the material like a sitcom. All three principal actors are drenched in predictable formula that reduces them to idiots. Lee is totally reduced to cardboard, and Schwimmer overacts from the moment he first appears on screen. Avital deserves better, and Bonnie Hunt throws in a one-liner or two as narrator but otherwise she is just the bearer of bad news, which is the screenplay. Kari Wuhrer also makes an appearance but even with her stunning presence there is no life in this dreary piece of junk. This film should be placed in a trash bag for garbage day. Score: 1 / 10
I waited years for this film to come out in England and since it never did the other week i ordered it off Amazon (Region 1 Import), and I got to say it was well worth the wait the characters have brilliant connection as friends the scenes of Max and Jay are really well written and acted out, well chosen actors E.G David Schwimmer (FRIENDS) and Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl)(One of my all time favourites),and the storyline doesn't get boring.So for any FRIENDS or MY NAME IS EARL fans this is a must see recommend to anyone 15 and over.One of the best classics of the 90s' 10/10
Max (David Schwimmer) and Jay (Jason Lee) have been best friends since childhood. Adults now, Max is a Chicago sportscaster while Jay is an aspiring writer. Out of admiration for his editor, Samantha (Mili Avital), Jay gets the brilliant idea of fixing Max up with Samantha. (Jay is suffering from the breakup of a recent relationship and professes not to be interested in Samantha himself). Things start off well. Max and Samantha are so taken with each other that they move in together and become engaged. Yet, Max gets cold feet and asks Jay for an unbelievable favor. Can Jay please try to seduce Samantha so that Max will know if she'll be faithful to him or not?This lesser-known romantic comedy is charming and amusing. The three leads give good performances and the script, while a little salty at times, is fun. The scenes in and around Chicago are sure to please Midwesterners. While the ending is somewhat of a surprise, it is satisfying nonetheless. Fans of Schwimmer and Lee will be glad they took a chance on this film. Recommended also for those searching for a good evening of entertainment when the "hot" items are all checked out at the video store or library.
Because the only redeemable quality in this film is Jason Lee. His brand of comedy is one of those who you either love or hate. David Schwimmer is the worst I have ever seen him in this movie. Go see All the rage if you want to see him as a good actor. Even his work on Friends is better. This movie is only to be watched if your girlfriend makes you.