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"Kissing A Fool," from director Doug Ellin, is another lighthearted Hollywood romantic comedy that glamorizes unhealthy matrimony.
And what makes this a memorable comedy? Nothing. Besides some humorous scenes and a few examples of witty dialogue, this film has little to offer.
Max (David Schwimmer) thinks that Samantha (Mili Avital) is the woman for him, his soulmate. Just to be sure, he employs his best friend Jay (Jason Lee) to test her fidelity.
Characters such as these have fallen in love and lived happily ever after in a million romantic comedies before "Kissing a Fool."
This trio of recycled roles doesn't break out of the mold, and the viewers are left with puzzled thoughts. It is hard to fathom that relationships built on a foundation of deceit have any chance of lasting.
But since the characters are rich, beautiful, and never seem to have to work hard for their money - qualities not shared by 99.9 percent of the human population - they have a great shot at true love.
This movie is a feeble attempt to find humor in society's moral decline. However, "Kissing A Fool" nobly tries to rehash a worn-out storyline.
It's hard not to find David Schwimmer's persona amusing. It also never hurts to cast a beautiful woman in the leading role. Unrealistic and petty romances must be profitable, or Hollywood would not spew out so many.
This film simply isn't worth the price of admission. One would have to seriously consider waiting until it comes out on video.
If audiences stop wasting money on these superficial and disposable pictures, then maybe the movie industry will get the message, and make real love stories dealing with a subject like ... real love.