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Fools Rush In

Play trailer Poster for Fools Rush In PG-13 Released Feb 14, 1997 1h 48m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Three months after a one-night stand with Isabel Fuentes (Salma Hayek) in Las Vegas, New York City real estate developer Alex Whitman (Matthew Perry) learns she is pregnant. Despite being a terminal bachelor, Alex is drawn to Isabel, and the pair marries. Isabel's father, Miguel (Tomas Milian), suspects Alex has bad intentions, and the couple finds themselves pressured by both their families. When Alex is offered a promotion, he is torn between his new life in Las Vegas and success in New York.
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Only Fools Rush In to see a basic romantic comedy where opposites try to attract and find an unlikely happy ending.

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Rita Kempley Washington Post "Friends" rush in where even fools would fear to tread. Mar 22, 2024 Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety There are emotional and character truths lurking about in Katherine Reback’s screenplay, but they are rendered more frivolous and caricatured than they needed to be. Oct 18, 2008 Full Review Mick LaSalle San Francisco Chronicle Perry makes an awkward and unattractive leading man. But Hayek is all warmth and humor. When the film isn't making her look foolish, it's possible to see a hint of better things to come. Rated: 1/4 Jun 18, 2002 Full Review Robin Holabird Robin Holabird Hayak's Latin roots diversify the music...the movie also makes good use of the Nevada-Arizona border at Hoover Dam. Aug 11, 2021 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...completely bland and hopelessly generic... Rated: 2/4 Aug 1, 2019 Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com A fun no-brainer that successfully casts a sweet romantic spell. Rated: 3/4 Sep 17, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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David H The critics are once again idiots Salma Hayek is a goddess in this movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Rosie P More than just your basic romantic comedy. Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry bring true soul to this movie. It portrays Salma's characters' Hispanic culture in an authentic and respectful manner. It's heartwarming without being too cheesy and fake felt. I usually can't stomach most romantic comedies but this one was trully special. P.S. watched it for the first time in 2024. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/24 Full Review Estuard F Comedia romántica de mis favoritas Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review bubblewrapstargirl One of my absolute favourite rom-coms. Perry and Hayek have serious chemistry, and the story is sweet, gentle and romantic without being mushy or too silly with the comedic elements. They're both utterly convincing in their roles as emotionally distant WASP Alex and free-spirited but family-oriented Isabel. I don't know how anyone could dislike this film, it's so satisfying. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/24 Full Review Marcus T I watched this because I'm a Salma Hayek fan, not so much Matthew Perry. There was nothing objectionable about it. The characters were likeable enough. Pretty standard RomCom affair. The script was a little weak. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Michael L Great rom com. Easy watching Sunday afternoon movie that will make you laugh the whole way through Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek's Sexy Kitchen Dance Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek's Sexy Kitchen Dance 1:40 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Hilarious In-Law Fight Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Hilarious In-Law Fight 3:15 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek & Matthew Perry Sleep Together Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek & Matthew Perry Sleep Together 4:44 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek Has a Baby on the Interstate Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek Has a Baby on the Interstate 3:33 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek Fakes Her Miscarriage Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek Fakes Her Miscarriage 1:32 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - So Romantic! Married for Real! Fools Rush In: Official Clip - So Romantic! Married for Real! 3:15 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Sexy Las Vegas Wedding Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Sexy Las Vegas Wedding 3:40 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Awww… So ROMANTIC! Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Awww… So ROMANTIC! 2:52 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek is Pregnant Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Salma Hayek is Pregnant 2:40 Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Matthew Perry vs. Rattlesnakes Fools Rush In: Official Clip - Matthew Perry vs. Rattlesnakes 2:10 View more videos
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Synopsis Three months after a one-night stand with Isabel Fuentes (Salma Hayek) in Las Vegas, New York City real estate developer Alex Whitman (Matthew Perry) learns she is pregnant. Despite being a terminal bachelor, Alex is drawn to Isabel, and the pair marries. Isabel's father, Miguel (Tomas Milian), suspects Alex has bad intentions, and the couple finds themselves pressured by both their families. When Alex is offered a promotion, he is torn between his new life in Las Vegas and success in New York.
Director
Andy Tennant
Producer
Doug Draizin
Screenwriter
Joan Taylor, Katherine Reback
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 14, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$29.3M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround, SDDS
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