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Keeping the Faith
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Keeping the Faith (2000) -- As the presidential campaigns intensify, Evangelical Christians seek a key role in selecting a Republican nominee. Russ Mitchell speaks with two conservative ministers about the election.

Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   23,994 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Stuart Blumberg (written by)
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Release Date:
14 April 2000 (USA) more
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Tagline:
If you have to believe in something, you might as well believe in love.
Plot:
A story about two friends, a priest and a rabbi, who fall in love with the same beauty (Jenna Elfman). full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 4 nominations more
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Edward Norton continues to impress more (244 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and language.
Runtime:
128 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Cameo: [Milos Forman]Father Havel. more
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Continuity: Brian shows a picture to the bartender, clearly showing the kids' torsos. Then when Brian starts explaining who the kids in the picture are and we see the picture again, the kids are much closer to the camera and their torsos are no longer visible. more
Quotes:
Anna Riley: What's happening with Ruth and Ethan?
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: Oh. Ethan married a Catholic girl and that did not go over well.
Anna Riley: That's why they're fighting?
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: They're not fighting, they're not talking. Two years now no communicado.
Anna Riley: Are you serious?
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: Yeah.
Anna Riley: What? Weren't they really close though?
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: As close as Ruth and Jake.
Anna Riley: That explains a lot.
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: You see why tonight was not just a date.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Meet the Parents (2000) more
Soundtrack:
Ready to Take a Chance Again more

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21 out of 25 people found the following comment useful.
Edward Norton continues to impress, 9 April 2000
10/10
Author: Geoff-10 from Rocky River, Ohio

Only this time Norton is not only in front of, but also behind, the camera.

Keeping the Faith is a funny, romantic and very smart romantic comedy. The three leads are charming and believable, the supporting cast is outstanding, the script is insightful and fresh, the technical credits are polished, the musical selections are energetic, and the tone is so consistently enjoyable that I have to say it's my favorite romantic comedy since Jerry Maguire.

Stiller proves again what a surprisingly strong romantic lead he is and carries the whole film, Norton is consistently one of the best actors working and here takes a role like no other he's played before, and Elfman is a real revelation: she's never been this beautiful, confident and intelligent before. She makes it very easy to see why both a priest and a rabbi would fall head over heels in love with her.

Keeping the Faith works in every way a romantic comedy should but works on an even higher level thanks to a refreshing incorporation of religion and spirituality. It is in no way heavy handed or dogmatic (or judgemental) in its approach to the subject matter, simply believable and interesting, it's a part of who these characters are.

If you like romantic comedies this is a must see, but anyone who can appreciate a solid story, strong characters and two hours of movie bliss will enjoy this film.

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