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Fools Rush In Reviews

1996 Certificate 12
  • Rated:
  • 60
  • from 2911 members

After their rash one-night-stand results in an unanticipated pregnancy, two virtual strangers--a stuffy, upwardly mobile white Manhattanite and an intense Chicana artist--impetuously decide to tie the knot Vegas-style. But can they survive the pressures of their worlds-apart backgrounds and fall in love for real Read more

Starring Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, Jon Tenney, Jill Clayburgh
Director Andrew Tennant
Genres Drama, Romance

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  • Critics' reviews (5) of Fools Rush In

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  • 2 stars out of 5

    Kenneth Horne was one of the brightest British radio stars of the 1950s and 1960s. But the stage play that inspired this timid sitcom is a far cry from the inspirationally irreverent comedy that enlivened Beyond Our Ken and Round the Horne. But what do you expect from John Paddy Carstairs, the guiding hand behind several Norman Wisdom misadventures? The flimsy plot sees Sally Ann Howes postpone her wedding to reunite her supposedly caddish father, Guy Rolfe, with mother Nora Swinburne. The cast frantically over-compensates for the weakness of the script, but they succeed only in emphasising its countless shortcomings.

    • Radio Times
  • "...Reback's script has real substance and perception....Told with humor, passion and wit....A film as good-looking and engaging as its stars..."

    • Los Angeles Times
  • A nervy NY exec (Perry) has a fling in Las Vegas with a Mexican photographer (Hayek). Result, pregnancy. His stern New... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Fools Rush In

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  • 41 out of 68 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    ...and fall headlong into a big pile of poop

    A guy meets a woman in a cafe and ends up marrying her within a few days. Romance is the key to this movie and so is putting your fingers down your throat and bringing up a bit of sick. This film has been done before and better, although Matthew Perry is the key to this film and makes it ok viewing. Nothing special.

      • Mbub from Westbury, Wilts
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Romantic Comedy

    This film is charming and funny in places and is well worth watching, for a romantic comedy.

      • A customer from Pontefract, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    the wife and grand children loved this film it was very true to life, and quite a few tears were shed by all,but a very happy ending (the hoover dam was impressive)

      • A customer from BANGOR
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of Fools Rush In

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    After their rash one-night-stand results in an unanticipated pregnancy, two virtual strangers--a stuffy, upwardly mobile white Manhattanite and an intense Chicana artist--impetuously decide to tie the knot Vegas-style.

    This is a great comedy for a rainy day, but take away the ethnic or pregnancy angles, and we've seen this premise countless times -- all the way back to the spate of post-World War II romances about returning veterans and the mates they married in a blink. In the end, it shows how love leads away from reason and into the mysteries of the heart.

    Matthew Perry just plays himself - typecast as Chandler, he really just bumbles through the script as he would if he was in Friends. Throughout the movie, one begins to expect Monica to pop out and say "Hey, you're married to me already!!". He reminds me of the British version of unfortunate bumbling typecasts, Hugh Grant.

      • John#53 from TELFORD
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    not quite made it big yet!

    this really should be amongst the top titles range it was a great feel good film with some yes granted bad acting in places but ptting that aside if you just like watching mushy chick flicks then this is one of the best!

      • mrscy77 from uk
  • 41 out of 68 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    ...and fall headlong into a big pile of poop

    A guy meets a woman in a cafe and ends up marrying her within a few days. Romance is the key to this movie and so is putting your fingers down your throat and bringing up a bit of sick. This film has been done before and better, although Matthew Perry is the key to this film and makes it ok viewing. Nothing special.

      • Mbub from Westbury, Wilts
  • 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Romantic Comedy

    This film is charming and funny in places and is well worth watching, for a romantic comedy.

      • A customer from Pontefract, England
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    the wife and grand children loved this film it was very true to life, and quite a few tears were shed by all,but a very happy ending (the hoover dam was impressive)

      • A customer from BANGOR
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    After their rash one-night-stand results in an unanticipated pregnancy, two virtual strangers--a stuffy, upwardly mobile white Manhattanite and an intense Chicana artist--impetuously decide to tie the knot Vegas-style.

    This is a great comedy for a rainy day, but take away the ethnic or pregnancy angles, and we've seen this premise countless times -- all the way back to the spate of post-World War II romances about returning veterans and the mates they married in a blink. In the end, it shows how love leads away from reason and into the mysteries of the heart.

    Matthew Perry just plays himself - typecast as Chandler, he really just bumbles through the script as he would if he was in Friends. Throughout the movie, one begins to expect Monica to pop out and say "Hey, you're married to me already!!". He reminds me of the British version of unfortunate bumbling typecasts, Hugh Grant.

      • John#53 from TELFORD
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    not quite made it big yet!

    this really should be amongst the top titles range it was a great feel good film with some yes granted bad acting in places but ptting that aside if you just like watching mushy chick flicks then this is one of the best!

      • mrscy77 from uk
  • Rated - 3 stars

    Sweet movie starring Matthew Perry & Selma Hayek. Rent this if you like Friends and Sleepless in Seattle.

      • Nadine#2 from CLAPHAM
  • Rated - 3 stars

    Lovely

    Lovely story, i really like it, it shows that no matter what our differences, culture, social background, believes or dreams are, we can always work it out.

      • Gbemisola Olowoselu from England
  • Rated - 5 stars

    love the movie

    a real good movie and fun to watch.

      • A customer from uk
  • Rated - 1 star

    a bit naff

    I thought i would like this movie,but it turned out to be a poor copy of 'A walk in the clouds'. The story line was very similar but not nearly as well thought out. Maybe if 'A walk in the clouds' wasnt one of my favoutites i would not be so critical. Basically the plot is too full of holes, but if you can switch your brain off it would pass a cold Sunday afternoon. Better still rent 'A walk in the clouds' Much more believiable romance, even with Keanu Reeves slightly robotic acting.

      • A customer from Scotland
  • Rated - 4 stars

    Brings out the romantic in you!

    Delightful romantic story about a one night stand which turns into well... you will have to watch it. Salma Hayek is enchanting, sexy, very pretty and unlike harsh speaking, assertive American actresses, (with the exception of Patricia Arquette), gentle of voice and persuation. Matthew Perry is well, Matthew Perry. Great romance!

      • A customer from West of England
  • Critics' reviews (5)

  • 2 stars out of 5

    Kenneth Horne was one of the brightest British radio stars of the 1950s and 1960s. But the stage play that inspired this timid sitcom is a far cry from the inspirationally irreverent comedy that enlivened Beyond Our Ken and Round the Horne. But what do you expect from John Paddy Carstairs, the guiding hand behind several Norman Wisdom misadventures? The flimsy plot sees Sally Ann Howes postpone her wedding to reunite her supposedly caddish father, Guy Rolfe, with mother Nora Swinburne. The cast frantically over-compensates for the weakness of the script, but they succeed only in emphasising its countless shortcomings.

    • Radio Times
  • "...Reback's script has real substance and perception....Told with humor, passion and wit....A film as good-looking and engaging as its stars..."

    • Los Angeles Times
  • A nervy NY exec (Perry) has a fling in Las Vegas with a Mexican photographer (Hayek). Result, pregnancy. His stern New... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • "...Agreeable lead performances...Hayek is never less than passionate..."

    • USA Today
  • Unexciting, formulaic romantic comedy of minimal interest.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide

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