Product: Keeping the Faith (2000)
Rating: 1.0
In this case don't keep the faith!!!
This movie is one of the worst movies I have seen in a long, long, time... I feel horrible that I wasted money renting this movie. I also thought maybe this religious comedy would have as much charm as Saved had- but, I was wrong...Also being a Ben Stiller fan I figured that I should give this flick a shot.The story centers around three child-hood friends who grew up together in New York Jake, Brian, and their tom-boyish friend Anna. When Anna moves away Jake and Brian are left to themselves... Jake eventually becoming a rabbi and Brian becoming a Catholic priest- both of them trying to reach their congergations with new-age techniques using bongo drums, high powered songs, and sermons with meaning-- even going to the extent of opening a inter-faith karaoke naming themselves the "God Squad"... Well Anna returns to New York all grown up and beautiful work addict. With a position opening up for head rabbi at Jake's temple he is sent on a series of horrible dates so he can marry a nice Jewish girl before long he realizes how much he cares for Anna-- only problem she's not Jewish. And to top that off Jake realizes he cares for her as well...All in all it sounds about as good as the plot is which is horrible... this movie has nothing to do with faith, meaning, or purpose like "Saved!" delievered and it's not one of Ben Stiller's more charming performances. Jenna Elfman is also no actress.If you want a smart and endearing movie about all the things you are searching for purpose, meaning, love, then buy "Saved!" and forget "Keeping the Faith."