Product: Keeping the Faith (2000)
Rating: 3.0
Frivolous Fun
KEEPING THE FAITH is set in NYC where Pastor Brian(Norton), and Rabbi Jacob(Stiller) have their friendship tested when an old mutual female friend, Anna(Elfman), pays them an unexpected visit. Of course, they both fall head over heels with the successful young wall-street type and chaos ensues as the seductions and self-analyses commence.The subsequent turmoil turns in some of the best original comedy I've seen from a movie in a long time. From the Irish bar run by a Punjabi, through the "Heroes of the Torah" - the comedy is delivered thick and fast. In fact, I cannot say enough about the humor that is dished out in this movie. It is simply fun!In his directorial debut, Edward Norton does a fine job of handling some pretty outstanding talent and is able to hold his own on-screen with Stiller. Ben Stiller is true to form and provides a character of some depth while managing not to take himself too seriously - a talent that is required of the best comedy actors.Some exceptional supporting characters provide another uplift to this movie and I'll mention by name Ken Lueng who plays a karaoke salesman and Brian George - the 'Irish' bartender.I would be lying if I didn't tell you that I didn't want to watch KEEPING THE FAITH and that my wife talked me into it. So here's the tip to all the married/dating guys out there: buy this movie and watch it with the wife/girlfriend - you will earn some brownie points and have a pretty good time yourselves!