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Summary: An cool romantic smart comedy.
Review: Directorial Debut for actor:Edward Norton(Primal Fear, Fight Club) is impressive, he shows a great story telling, also he`s the second star for the film. The plot:Two friends of differents regilions(Ben Stiller and Norton) are the best of friends, until a woman, they didn`t see for twenty years named Anna(Jenna Elfman in a charmimg performance). The three are together since, they were kids, But Anna is in love with one of them. The two friends are also in love with her.DVD`s has an fine amamorphic Widescreen(1.85:1) transer and an good Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. An average commentary track by the director & screenwriter but the best extra is Deleted Scenes and Outtakes are about 40 Mins. Grade:B+.
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Summary: Great Comedy with an excellent romance involved also
Review: When a movie attempts to mix comedy and romance together usually it does not work. This movie is able to mix comedy and romance perfectly. I believe that Jenna Elman did an excellent job in this movie I have always been a fan of her show Dharma and Greg, and I hope that I see Jenna Elfman in more movies because she has some great talent. Ben Stiller what can you say another great comedy. In the last three years this man has been in such movies as There's Something About Mary (I highly recommend you buy), Mystery Men good comedy and Meet the Parents (Watch this movie in the theatres it is hillarious). Every comedy this man does turns into gold. Also Edward Norton does a good job in this movie, I am not usually a big fan of his movies such as Fight Club, but I have to say Norton did a good job as the priest. Buy this movie this is a romantic comedy any man, woman, or child can enjoy!
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Summary: Romantic Triangle Comedy That WORKS!
Review: 'Keeping the Faith' is one of the funniest, smartest, warmest comedies of the last several years, and marks a wonderful directorial debut for costar Edward Norton. It works on many levels; as a loving look at relationships, on the common ground Judaism and Catholicism shares in compassion towards people, in embracing love, no matter what obstacles might arise...and it does all this while respecting different religions, which makes this a very unique and special film! Norton and Ben Stiller play lifelong friends, who, as children, meet a fabulous, funny girl who they bond with. After she moves away, the two grow up, becoming a priest and a rabbi...then the girl returns, as a successful businesswoman, and the friendship is renewed...until romance enters the picture! Each character is unique and likeable; Norton is a sweet, funny klutz, endearing in his awkwardness; Stiller is compassionate and quick-witted, dealing with his Temple's matchmaking efforts with wry humor; Jenna Elfman (who has NEVER been lovelier onscreen) is both wise and vulnerable, and totally believable as a person both guys would fall in love with. Major issues are addressed in the film (a Priest's vow of celibacy, interfaith marriages, religious discrimination), and are dealt with and resolved in such a positive, loving manner that you wonder why these issues ever BECOME problems! All this reflects well on Edward Norton, who shows remarkable sensitivity as both a cowriter and director! The supporting cast is marvelous; Anne Bancroft is fabulous as Stiller's mother, Eli Wallach and Ron Rifkin, as a rabbi and synagogue leader, respectively, are equally good; director Milos Forman is terrific as Father Havel, Norton's mentor. Two other supporting players should be singled out, as well; Lisa Edelstein has a GREAT slapstick scene with Stiller, as the Jewish 'Date from Hell', and Brian George is hilarious as a "Sikh/Christian with Jewish inlaws" bartender that Norton confides in. There are a LOT of great one-liners, inspired scenes, and a resolution that is both believable and satisfying. The DVD edition offers even MORE to love; Norton's very funny and wise commentary about the making of the film, deleted scenes, and a VERY funny gag reel are special features you CAN'T find anywhere else! This film is a MUST for your collection, a 'feel-good' movie that you can enjoy, again and again! I HIGHLY recommend it!
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Summary: The very best...
Review: I loved this film. I loved the humour. I loved the poignancy. I loved the relationships. I loved the genuine and real atmosphere created and maintained throughout. I loved the emotional reality the characters portrayed. I loved the laughter. I loved the tears. I loved this film - in every single way. Definitely, definitely, DEFINITELY recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys comedy, to anyone who enjoys drama, to anyone who enjoys romance, to anyone who enjoys in-depth characterization, to anyone who enjoys a good escapist flick. Loved, loved, loved this movie. ;-)
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Summary: not a collection of dated priest and rabbi jokes
Review: one of the best "date" movies in recent years. elfman is good in her role as corporate superstar. stiller is very credible as the rabbi juggling religion and issues of dating and marriage within the faith. edward norton really hits it out of the park portraying the priest who loses his heart but not his vocation to elfman. the characters have believable personalities that mesh well, and the fine touch of norton's directorial debut is obvious. this is one movie you will enjoy seeing several times, we certainly did.
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Summary: Is NOW one of my FAVORITE MOVIES!
Review: Ben Stiller, Jenna Elfman (hot), and Edward Norton. Three wonderful actors and a great directorial debut for NORTON. This movie is about three friends, a Priest(norton) and a RABBI (STiLLER) who meet up when they're adults with old friend (elfman) BOth find her very attractive, but Norton (priest) has to be celebit, while Stiller (rabbi) needs to find a wife. This is an emotional, yet VERY FUNNY story about two friends fighting over another for love and affection. It made me laugh, cry, and cheer! A crowd pleasing movie that is now one of my favorites of all time. Please see it!
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Summary: A Chick Flick for Dudes
Review: i don't usually go for chick flicks, so i bumbled into this one and i have to say it's one of the best romantic comedies i've ever seen in my life. what gives? 'keeping the faith' had me howling with laughter. i liked this one even better than that wedding movie with hugh grant. absolutely slamming dialog is what kept this one so very good. this movie was as close to perfect as i can imagine something in this genre gets, i was completely sucked in. it is making me wonder if perhaps this is a type of film that i can actually look forward to enjoying on a regular basis. it had a complete lack of irony that i found very refreshing. it was *real*, which is probably the highest complement i could pay a romantic comedy. the relationship between the two male stars is very true to life - even though movie dialog makes people say in one sentence what it usually takes ten minutes for real guys to say - this was completely believable. much of the authenticity streams, i imagine, from a level of jewish cultural exposition previously unseen on the big screen. not even my old bud michael benben got quite this deep. the shiksa question is always played for a joke in film, and even though this was lightly done, the weight of stiller's decision worked very well. of all stiller's work (not that i have been a study) this one makes him shine without the complicated pretense with which i had previously associated him and that short babe, garafolo.
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Summary: Hope for Generation X
Review: I saw this movie because I'm a fan of Edward Norton and I wanted to see his directorial debut. I left the theater feeling uplifted and I was proud of Norton's positive and humorous look at life. I was proud of my generation, glad that we're not all slacker pessimists like Newsweek wants us to believe. Back to the movie: humorous, entertaining portrayal of the friendship between a rabbi and a priest, and the girl from grade school who walks back into their lives more than a decade later. What ensues is a love triangle and some semi-serious semi-humorous dealing with issues like religion, family, and love. Edward Norton's directing is straightforward, but he coaxes a lot out of the script. The performances by Norton, Stiller, and Elfman are great and the product is a warm feel-good romantic comedy. I enjoyed this movie more than most other movies I saw this summer, and would definitely see it again.
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Summary: Absolutely hilarious
Review: This is definitely one of the funnist movies I have seen in a while. Incredibly well written and great acting - you've got to check it out!
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Summary: Great movie, can't wait for the DVD
Review: Very funny, entertaining, and original. Although the film does drag on a bit towards the end, it's more than made up for by the great acting, original screenplay, and the many plot twists. "Keeping the Faith" breaks almost all of those romantic comedy cliches you're tired of. I guarantee that you will like this film even if you don't normally like romantic comedies.
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