A side-splitting modernization of the screwball comedies of Howard Hawks, George Cukor and Billy Wilder, Keeping the Faith stars Edward Norton and Ben Stiller as a conflicted Catholic priest and his rabbi rival for the affections of the magnetic Jenna Elfman (a long-lost friend from their shared childhood who pops back into their lives 20 years later, all grown up, sexy, sweet and irresistible). Facetiously hip (Armani leather jackets and shades compliment clerical collar and yarmulke), sublimely nutty and surprisingly respectful of religious faith, this audience-pleasing farce even manages to slip in some delicate, honest moments of emotional candor. Already an undeniably great actor, Norton makes his directorial debut here and does such a superb job holding the picture's capricious elements together that I can't help but wonder if the huge ego he's rumored to have might not be completely justified. Highly recommended. (R. Blackwelder)
Keeping the Faith
Touchstone, 129 min., PG-13, VHS: $106.99, DVD: $32.99, Oct. 17 Vol. 15, Issue 5
Keeping the Faith
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