Kissing a Fool
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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Plot Summary
Jay is a successful ad executive about to propose to his girlfriend, Samantha. Before he can, he meets and falls for another woman, Molly. To test Samantha's fidelity and his own feelings, Jay invents a female alter ego, 'Shay,' and begins to pursue Samantha himself. This leads to a complex web of deception as Jay tries to juggle both relationships and navigate the consequences of his elaborate charade.
Critical Reception
Kissing a Fool received generally mixed reviews from critics, who found the premise somewhat contrived but often praised the performances, particularly David Schwimmer's. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the romantic comedy elements and others finding the plot implausible and the humor uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for David Schwimmer's engaging performance.
- Criticized for a convoluted and often unbelievable plot.
- Some found the humor to be hit-or-miss.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film's premise to be too complicated or unrealistic. However, some viewers enjoyed the romantic comedy aspects and Schwimmer's portrayal of the conflicted protagonist.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Morgan J. Freeman, is not related to the actor Morgan Freeman.
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