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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.3 / 100
1998·Comedy / Romance·1h 33m

KISSING A FOOL

“May the best man win.”

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?

Above the Line
Doug Ellin·DirectorJames Frey·ScreenplayDoug Ellin·ScreenplayThomas Del Ruth·Director of PhotographyJoseph Vitarelli·Original Music ComposerDavid Finfer·Editor
Cast
David Schwimmer·Max AbbittJason Lee·Jay MurphyMili Avital·Samantha AndrewsBonnie Hunt·Linda StreicherVanessa Angel·NatashaJudy Greer·AndreaKari Wührer·DaraFrank Medrano·Cliff RandalBitty Schram·Vicki PelamJerry Springer·Self
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Doug Ellin·Director
Writing· 3
James Frey·StoryJames Frey·ScreenplayDoug Ellin·Screenplay
Camera· 5
Thomas Del Ruth·Director of PhotographyDavid Morenz·First Assistant CameraGerrit Dangremond·Camera OperatorArt Bartels·Key GripRichard Sobin·Second Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
David Finfer·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Joseph Vitarelli·Original Music ComposerMichelle Kuznetsky Silverman·Music SupervisorMary Ramos·Music SupervisorBlair Scheller·Boom OperatorDavid Obermeyer·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 6
Charles William Breen·Production DesignSusan Kaufmann·Costume DesignJudie Tallman·Makeup ArtistDenise Wynbrandt·Key Makeup ArtistAshlee Petersen·Makeup Department HeadGina Marie Ome·Set Costumer
Production· 6
Stephen Levinson·Executive ProducerRick Lashbrook·ProducerTag Mendillo·ProducerAndrew Form·ProducerDavid Schwimmer·Executive ProducerMark S. Hoerr·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Mel P. Mack·Best Boy ElectricJason Johnston·CablemanMary 'Dugan' Buono·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
60.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.6
OF 10
IMDb
29%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Kissing a Fool's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#6495ED
#000000
#F5F5DC
Mood
Romantic, Comedic
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three people against a light blue background. On the left is a man with dark hair wearing a black shirt. In the center is a woman with”

romancecomedy
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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