First of all, Edward Norton
Even though I wouldn't call myself a "fan" of his, I'm a bit old for that, I must say that the respect I feel for his acting ability is impossible to try to describe in words. He is simply amazing. He's like Marlon Brando in "A Streetcar Named Desire" in *almost* every film that he's in. Does this mean that I automatically love every film that he is in? Certainly not. First of all, an actor is never alone and if his co-stars s*ck there's not much even Norton can do about it. And the script and direction is of course just as important as one person's acting skills. However, it does mean that I look forward to any film that he's in, because even if the film is trash it would be worth it.
So, "Keeping the Faith" It's basically a rather old-fashioned rom-com set in New York City. In fact, the director (Norton, of course) seems to be as much in love with NYC as the rabbi and the priest are in love with Anna. If I didn't want to go to NYC before I saw this film, I certainly want to do it now! KTF is very sweet and it's rather funny at times, my main objection is the fact that it goes on for much too long. It could easily have been twenty minutes shorter and the film would have benefited from that. But in the centre of the story is a brilliant cast, do I have to mention Norton again? :-) Ben Stiller has the biggest part and he is very good in the film. I've never liked Jenna Elfman much, but I have to say that she is also really good in the film; funny, charming et cetera. Of course, the film could have been funnier, it could have been shorter and the theme of faith could have been explored more (but then the film would have been longer and I don't want that) but I have to say that it's an entertaining film if you don't expect too much. (6/10)
So, "Keeping the Faith" It's basically a rather old-fashioned rom-com set in New York City. In fact, the director (Norton, of course) seems to be as much in love with NYC as the rabbi and the priest are in love with Anna. If I didn't want to go to NYC before I saw this film, I certainly want to do it now! KTF is very sweet and it's rather funny at times, my main objection is the fact that it goes on for much too long. It could easily have been twenty minutes shorter and the film would have benefited from that. But in the centre of the story is a brilliant cast, do I have to mention Norton again? :-) Ben Stiller has the biggest part and he is very good in the film. I've never liked Jenna Elfman much, but I have to say that she is also really good in the film; funny, charming et cetera. Of course, the film could have been funnier, it could have been shorter and the theme of faith could have been explored more (but then the film would have been longer and I don't want that) but I have to say that it's an entertaining film if you don't expect too much. (6/10)