Rating: Summary: Find someone to cuddle with Review: Find someone to cuddle with and curl up to watch this adorable movie. Norton's direction is amazing and the scenes with Stiller and Elfman make me wish they were really a couple. Norton's scenes in the bar are especially funny, but his wonderful direction is the real star.
Rating: Summary: Offensive To Just ABout Everybody Review: Once again hollywood has created a film that denigrates Jews and African Americans. The film is full of stereotypes; happy guythat love to sing and rejoice, a big bad nigger that loves to fight. Of course, we don't really know his name because he constantly referred to as "T-Bone." Let's see what else, materialistic jews that lack spirituality and the good white christian who is real and feeling. I'm sorry but I do not find Stepinfetchit characterizations of black people funny, no matter how minor or superfluous the roles are in the films.
Rating: Summary: The Religious Odd Couple Review: KEEPING THE FAITH starts out extremely promising. Ben Stiller and Edward Norton portray a rabbi and a priest... and also best of friends. We follow them as they are introduced to their respective congregations. Their youth and fresh perspective reaches more and more people, a much needed boost in attendance and is frankly a pleasure to watch. A storyline structured around this conflict would make this a wonderful film, but Hollywood takes over and a typical love triangle takes the forefront. A childhood girlfriend (Elfman)returns and puts her spell on these guys. Been there, done that. The film is still left with moments worth watching and all three of the leads are pleasant and nice to watch... but, the filmmakers missed an opportunity to give something fresh. The DVD has a nice audio and video transfer.
Rating: Summary: Sam's review Review: Keeping the Faith - I found Jenna Elfman's character totally unbelievable. The idea that this tall beautiful blond woman would fall for the short nebish Ben Stiller is only plausible in the movies. Edward Norton should stick to Dramas like American History X and Fight Club. He struggles with the comedic material. The plot of two men vying for the same woman is nothing new adding the twist of one being a rabbi and one being a priest only makes the story less credible. Stiller does give a much better performance than some of his previous efforts. If you enjoy mindless comedy with the typical romantic understory then this movie is for you. Be prepared there is nothing in this movie you haven't seen before.
Rating: Summary: women find it romantic and men find it funny Review: I really enjoyed this movie and all three characters in it.. Edward Norton does a wonderful job of first time directing and telling the story. The little girl who plays Anna was superb! My husband and I watch this movie together and it's not too sappy and romantic for him, because it's also a great comedy. He's a big Ben Stiller fan! Enjoy!!
Rating: Summary: Wonderful Movie! Review: "Keeping the Faith" is a wonderful movie, which can be enjoyed many times. Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, and Jenna Elfman are perfect together in this romantic comedy, directed by Norton.Friendship, love, spontaneity, spirituality and fun mix with religion, tradition, duty, and ritual. How Stiller, a rabbi, Norton, an Irish Catholic priest, and Elfman, an Irish Catholic gal struggle to balance these is a joy. The supporting cast is terrific also, especially Anne Bancroft as Stiller's mom. It is brilliant how such serious issues can be dealt with in such a light hearted and comical way. The fine soundtrack also compliments the movie. One standout tune is "Heart of Mine," sung by Peter Salett at the end of the film. Being set in Manhattan, the film has additional appeal to anyone who has ever lived there.
Rating: Summary: Sweet romantic comedy... Review: Ben Stiller and Edward Norton play best friends Jake and Brian, a rabbi and a priest who are both strong leaders in their congregations. When their friend Anna visits them, both friends fall for her and find themselves questioning their faiths. This is a sweet and often funny movie that is well written and acted by the cast. Religion can be a tough subject to base a comedy around, but Keeping the Faith does pretty well. The plot itself seems to unwind a bit near the end, but Ben Stiller and Edward Norton keep it afloat pretty well. This is a pretty good movie, so I recommend it for a Saturday afternoon.
Rating: Summary: Great Romantic Comedy Review: Good for Jews, Catholics, and business people alike. This movie is my favorite romantic comedy of 1999. The cast is great Ben Stiller and Ed Norton form the hip young Rabbi/Priest duo who re establish contact with the coolest girl they ever knew growing up who is now this ultra successful business woman. Jenna Elfman (thegirl) is a guys best friend, sweet, exciting and gorgeous. Anne Bancroft is excellent as Stiller's cliched Jewish mother. I love this movie. It's humorous and heart warming.
Rating: Summary: a chick flick that I like Review: Anything that has Ben Stiller and Ed Norton in it is going to be good. Good story that also makes you laugh.
Rating: Summary: THIS MOVIE IS DISAPPOINTING Review: Stiller and Norton are DEFINITELY NOT at their best. Stiller does a lot of yelling (as does everyone in the show) and Norton seems to be play acting and normally I think these guys are awesome! The story line is weak and unconvincing. There is way too much kissing/sex scenes and there is absolutely NO chemistry between Stiller and "what's her name" Really bad. What's her names character is un-believable too. Super high powered flawless business woman. And as if Norton, a priest would go drunk and loud into the synagogue to fight it out with Stiller (who is a Rabi) Stupid. There is one funny moment in this movie and that is when Stiller is out on a date with the aerobics nut and the tug-a-war that ensues afterwards. Hilarious .. But folks -- that is about it. Otherwise it pretty much stinks. 1.5 stars
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