Released on Valentine’s Day in 1997, Fools Rush In is a romantic comedy starring Matthew Perry and Salma Hayek. The film is about a casual one night stand that results in a pregnancy, a hasty marriage, and ultimately, true love.
You can watch the trailer below:
“Fools Rush In – Trailer” by Theresa Grace
The film was inspired by Producer Doug Draizin and Co-Producer Anna-Maria Davis’s relationship. Davis is a Las Vegas native who grew up in Boulder City and wanted to show that not only is life in Las Vegas normal, but that there is more to Nevada than Las Vegas. Through Salma Hayek’s character, who is a “photographer dedicated to capturing the beauty of Southern Nevada’s desert landscape,” people who have seen the movie can appreciate how beautiful the State of Nevada is.
Nevada Filming Locations / Settings
Below are some of the filming locations used for Fools Rush In.
Graceland Chapel’s Storybook Wedding Chapel
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“wedding_chapel_graceland_a_storybook_chapel_1” by time anchor is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Fun Fact: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was also filmed at this chapel.
Hoover Dam
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“Hoover Dam Panorama” by Raquel Baranow is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Fun Fact: After watching Fools Rush In, a woman wanted to give birth in the middle of the dam like Hayek’s character did in the film. (Source)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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“Boats at Lake Mead” by James White is licensed under CC BY 2.0
McCarran International Airport
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“Las Vegas McCarran Airport” by Chris Oakley is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Other filming locations in Nevada include a house on Merced Lake Dr in Las Vegas that was used as Alex Whitman’s (Matthew Perry) house, Valley of Fire State Park, the Neon Museum, Caesars Palace, and Mountain View Hospital.