Product: Keeping the Faith (2000)
Rating: 2.0
Such potential...
This movie had so much potential. Especially with Edward Norton as the director, a great cast and an interesting and pertinant issue at hand. However, the movie turns into your normal, run of the mill romantic comedy once Jenna Elfman comes on the scene. Watch "You've Got Mail" or "Sleepless in Seattle" for much the same effect.There's a lot of really interesting issues that Norton neglects to explore in this film. Brian Finn, the priest, questions his calling to the priesthood and then writes it off. Elfman's character is totally ignorant of the challenges that come with leading a religious community. Rabbi Schram's (Stiller) relationship with Elfman is weak at best--all they ever do is have sex. Where's the spiritual side that he's craving? These are just some of the problems with the film. There are plenty more.If you're looking for a cheezy romantic commedy, this is the movie for you. If you're looking for someone taking issues of religious difference into the mainstream, read a book.