Fools Rush In received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 34% based on reviews from 29 critics, with an average score of 5 out of 10.  A more positive review came from Roger Ebert of The Chicago-Sun Times, who gave the film 3 stars out of a possible 4. He described Fools Rush In as "a sweet, entertaining retread of an ancient formula", elevated by good performances (particularly Hayek) and an insightful "level of observation and human comedy".