Keeping the Faith
2000 -
Rated
PG-13 (MPAA)
Release Date: 01/15/2002
Features:
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Production Gag Reel
Audio Commentary:
1. Edward Norton - Director/Producer/Star
2. Stuart Blumberg - Writer/Producer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Biographies: Cast & Crew
Time:
129
mins.
J&R Item # 1096174_2
UPC # 717951010582
Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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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.
Cast:
"...A sharp script and a trio of well-balanced comic performances....The gags hit exactly the right spot, whether they're slapstick or verbal..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
-- Dan Jolin
, (Total Film)
"...Fresh and diverting with some shrewd insights..." -- Philip Kemp , (Sight and Sound) |