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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.
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| Directed by | Doug Ellin |
| Produced by | Stephen Tag Mendillo Andrew Form Rick Lashbrook |
| Written by | James Frey Doug Ellin |
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| Narrated by | Bonnie Hunt |
| Music by | Joseph Vitarelli |
| Edited by | David Finfer |
Production company | Largo Entertainment Rick Lashbrook Films |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $19 million |
| Box office | $4,106,588 |
Screenplay
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.
- 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
Kissing a Fool received mostly negative reviews from critics, earning a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 31 reviews.
This film tanked and the movie did not make as much profit as expected. The film's budget was US$19 million and the box office took in just US$4.107 million.
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
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