Sorry, this movie sucks

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

For once I have nothing to add, or take issue with - either with the best reviews here, or with the movie itself. This film is a gem, and Edward Norton, perhaps the most talented actor of our generation, turns out to be a genius of a filmmaker as well. But everyone involved with this film deserves praise, starting with the other leads, Stiller and Elfman, backed up as they are by solid performances by the other actors.I rarely rate any movie as high as 8, but the only reason I don't give this one a 10 is that it makes no pretense of being anything more than it is: a true romantic comedy, with neither aspect slighted, and with a satisfying feel good resolution that manages to dodge most of the trite clichés of the genre.The only thing I take issue with is the gross under-rating of this movie by those who can't see beneath the surface humor to the love, the artistry, and the good feeling with which it was put together.

I normally wouldn't like a movie like this ....but this was a work of art a multidimensional movie - funny & at the same time very deep!& the story line touches many aspects of relationships Acting was amazing - Ben stiller is at his best ed Norton co-produced it! very progressive religious insights gets better every time I see it. There are so many great 1 liners - I think everybody should watch this because it is timeless. All the stereotypes are there but done in a very endearing way. The Asian stereo sales man is so funny & all the characters are believable & the Indian bar tender had me falling on the floor

Actor Edward Norton debuts as a director with this comedy-drama about love, friendship, and faith.Keeping the Faith is a romantic comedy film that is written by Stuart Blumberg which features Ben Stiller,Edward Norton and Jenna Elfman.This film tells a story of an unusual love triangle at how religion affects us in everyday life.Fr.Brian Finn,a Catholic priest and rabbi Jacob Schram have known each other since childhood. When Anna Reilly, whom they both knew as children, returns to New York, both men find themselves infatuated with her, sparking both rivalry and personal dilemmas: Brian has taken a vow of celibacy, and Jacob is allowed to marry only within his faith. The movie is obviously smart, funny and touching, and there is enjoyable chemistry between the three leads.The genuine chemistry among the leads that is fun to watch, and the script will keep you giggling.Also,the script administers a relentless string of laughs, most of them genuinely funny.Aside from that,it's a unique blend of charisma, wisdom, and emotion, rendered in a most appealing package.But nevertheless,it could have been better if wasn't extended longer for in light comedy, brevity is better. What could have been a great comedy is just a good one.

Okay, the premise of this whole is about two men in love with the same woman. The only problem is that one man is a Catholic priest and the other is a Jewish Rabbi. I liked some moments in the film when Brian tries to explain why he is a priest and the whole celibacy vow that you have to take to become a Catholic Priest. It's like he's trying to rationalize why he doesn't have sex as his choice or vocation in life. Men don't become priests for the glory, the high income, or the power. Men who become priests do it as a service to their communities, their families, etc. Sorry but priests get a bad rap lately because of all the scandals and politics but the personal rewards are so much greater than money, power, or popularity. There are priests and rabbis who do so much services to their communities whether handling funerals, counseling distraught families, dealing with poverty, AIDS, homelessness, etc. that they don't have time to think about the celibacy vow. Maybe if we didn't live in this age where sex is counted, we could have lived in an age where deeds, services, contributions, and generosity counts. So, I'm not crazy about Jenna Elfman who is a Scientologist. Technically, Ben Stiller is Half-Jewish but his mother Anne Meara is Irish Catholic herself so technically he's not. Edward Norton is cast as Father Brian. The other cast members including the divine Anne Bancroft as Jake's mom is worth watching. The friendship between Jake, Brian, and Anna are enduring but the whole sexuality just messes it up for all of them. It might have been nicer to have just Jake and Brian's relationship despite their different religions which are not so much different. People are so fascinated with the whole celibacy that society practically dictates that if you're not getting any, there's something wrong with you. Maybe there is or maybe there is such a fuss about sex in the general, you wonder what's so great about it in the first place. Of course, love makes the world of difference after all.