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- BuddiesClergyFriendshipLove TriangleLove and RomanceSocietyFriends
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- ComedyRomance
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century90s
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Keeping the Faith, 2000
English, Hebrew, Spanish
USA
Profile of Keeping the Faith
Keeping the Faith can be described as clever, humorous, and feel good. The plot revolves around the clergy, a love triangle, and buddies. The main genres are comedy and romance. In terms of style, Keeping the Faith is talky. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a church and in an urban environment. Keeping the Faith is located in New York. It takes place in the 1990s. The movie has received attention for being an award winner. Keeping the Faith is well suited for a date night.
Summary of Keeping the Faith
In actor Edward Norton's directorial debut, Brian (Norton), a priest, and his best friend, Jake (Ben Stiller), a rabbi, both fall in love with their long-lost childhood friend, Anna (Jenna Elfman), who has returned to Manhattan to pursue her hectic business career. However, Brian has taken a vow of celibacy, and Jake is constantly being set up by Jewish mothers in his temple. The workaholic Anna isn't Jewish, but this doesn't stop her from returning Jake's affection and beginning a relationship that they hide from Brian. As their relationship progresses, complications arise, leading Jake, Brian, and Anna to deal with questions of both religious and romantic faith.
As Rabbi Jake, Stiller once again displays his excellent comic timing, and his scenes with Elfman, Norton, and Anne Bancroft (as Jake's traditional Jewish mother) carry Keeping the Faith. Set in lushly filmed New York City, Norton's film exhudes an innocent charm that's sure to please audiences of all denominations.
Details
| Language: | English, Hebrew, Spanish |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 5 April 2000 |
| Runtime: | 128 min |
Cast and Crew
as Rabbi Jake Schram
as Anna Riley
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Critics Reviews
TV Guide
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- by: Maitland McDonagh
Film.com
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- by: Gemma Files
Users Reviews
- 27.August.2008
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- by: jayfierse
- jayfierse rated this movie7/10Good
- 12.August.2008
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- by: ani
- ani rated this movie5/10So-so
