The Boston Phoenix
Review from issue: December 31, 1998 - January 7, 1999

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1 star and a half

Why Do Fools Fall in Love

(Warner)

Gregory Nava's tale of '50s pop star Frankie Lymon and his three wives -- Halle Berry, Vivica A. Fox, Lela Rochon -- has a pulse but no heart; the flashback-filled story tells you what happened but not why you should care. The musical atmosphere and the talented female cast give the film a vibrant push forward, but the so-what ending leaves you wondering what it all was for.
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