Kissing a Fool


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.

Synopsis

Max, an alpha-male commitment-phobic sports broadcaster, and Jay, a neurotic novelist, have been best friends since childhood. Jay has just broken up with his girlfriend, Natasha and is writing his first book about their relationship in Milan, Italy.
Jay sets Max up with his editor Samantha. 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

Kissing a Fool received mostly negative reviews from critics, earning a 29% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 31 reviews.

Box office

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.

Soundtrack

The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released on March 24, 1998, with music composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
;Track listing
  1. "Baby Drives Me Wild" – The Mighty Blue Kings
  2. "Leaving Town"
  3. "The Girl Who Is"
  4. "The Green Mill" – The Mighty Blue Kings
  5. "Spark Of My Life" – The Mighty Blue Kings
  6. "Here She Comes"
  7. "Visiting Natassia"
  8. "Bad Date"
  9. "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:
Filmed in Chicago, Illinois, Kissing A Fool utilises several locations within the area. Amongst them are: