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Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
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28 August 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
The story of three very different women.....with one husband in common. morePlot:
In the mid-80s, three women (each with an attorney) arrive at the office of New York entertainment manager... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Very entertaining! more (24 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Halle Berry | ... | Zola Taylor | |
| Vivica A. Fox | ... | Elizabeth 'Mickey' Waters | |
| Lela Rochon | ... | Emira Eagle | |
| Larenz Tate | ... | Frankie Lymon | |
| Paul Mazursky | ... | Morris Levy | |
| Pamela Reed | ... | Judge Lambrey | |
| Alexis Cruz | ... | Herman Santiago | |
| David Barry Gray | ... | Peter Markowitz | |
| Miguel A. Núñez Jr. | ... | Young Little Richard (as Miguel A. Nunez Jr.) | |
| Clifton Powell | ... | Lawrence Roberts | |
| Lane Smith | ... | Ezra Grahme | |
| Ben Vereen | ... | Richard Barrett | |
| Paula Jai Parker | ... | Paula King | |
| Marcello Thedford | ... | Drug Dealer | |
| Norris Young | ... | Jimmy |
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Rated R for language and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | Singapore:M18 | Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Chile:18 | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | USA:RFun Stuff
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When Tina Andrews wrote the original script, the part of Frankie Lymon was first offered to Michael Jackson. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Mickey is telling her story about how she met Frankie, she attended a concert in which Frankie was to perform. When Frankie is out on stage singing, the microphone switches positions from the middle of the stage on a black square, to the middle of the stage on a white square, and then to the front of the stage on a white square. moreSoundtrack:
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"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is somewhat flawed and takes quite a lot of artistic liberties, but it's always fun to watch. Larenz Tate isn't entirely convincing as Frankie Lymon--I guess they just cast him because he's real short. The concert scenes and TV appearances where he sings are noticeably lip-synched and look pretty cheesy. But acting-wise Tate did a fine job. Obviously, they didn't really delve into his drug addiction, to keep with its light-hearted feel. So we don't get to experience the heavy drama of Lymon's short life. The actresses were good--Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox and Lela Rochon. Their performances were equally effective and amusing. The great Little Richard has some spirited cameos. He definitely brought the mood of the film to an all-time high. I just wish he could've been in it for longer than 10 minutes. The whole movie basically concentrates on the romantic-comedy portions of Lymon's life--some true, some fabricated. There were some dramatic moments, but they occur mostly towards the end. But I got a lot of laughs and the film just has a fitfully satisfying upbeat tone. Of course, I LOVED the music. I have to admit that was one of the main reasons I enjoyed it so much.
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a moderately loose portrayal of Lymon's life, but it makes great entertainment.