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14 April 2000 (USA) moreTagline:
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 synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A Divine Comedy more (244 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ben Stiller | ... | Rabbi Jake Schram | |
| Edward Norton | ... | Father Brian Finn | |
| Jenna Elfman | ... | Anna Riley | |
| Anne Bancroft | ... | Ruth Schram | |
| Eli Wallach | ... | Rabbi Ben Lewis | |
| Ron Rifkin | ... | Larry Friedman | |
| Milos Forman | ... | Father Havel | |
| Holland Taylor | ... | Bonnie Rose | |
| Lisa Edelstein | ... | Ali Decker | |
| Rena Sofer | ... | Rachel Rose | |
| Ken Leung | ... | Don | |
| Brian George | ... | Paulie Chopra | |
| Catherine Lloyd Burns | ... | Debbie | |
| Susie Essman | ... | Ellen Friedman | |
| Stuart Blumberg | ... | Len |
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Rated PG-13 for some sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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128 minCountry:
USAColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | Brazil:14 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #37329) | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 (w) | Hong Kong:IIA | New Zealand:M | Norway:7 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | Philippines:PG-13Filming Locations:
17 State Street, Financial District, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA moreFun Stuff
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The scene in which the young characters run in the park is a re-make of the scene shown in Jules et Jim (1962), another movie about a love triangle. moreGoofs:
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. moreQuotes:
Don: [in an thick Philipino accent] How you guys doing? I'm Don. Don, rhyme with flon. You have any question?Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: Yes, Yes indeed Don we do. Is this a good machine?
Don: Yeah it is good if you cheap bastard. No jus... jus doing comedy with you. That one is okay. But if you are serious about Kar'-oke.
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: Oh we are!
Don: Okay then... there is only one model for you. The AUDIO 2000. This baby got the 16-bit dual D/A converter, 3 beam checking, digital key controller, so you can change the pitch if your voice sucks. But I don't need that.
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: That's nice. How much?
Don: Price is not important
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: No price is very important, actually.
Don: Okay you got me; take me away. Okay it's a lil' bit expensive. But let me tell you, it's worth it. When you sing to your girlfriend.
Father Brian Kilkenney Finn: Uh huh.
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There have been so many romantic comedies produced that it is difficult for a film to break out due to the depth and breadth of the competition. This is one that does. This wonderfully funny romantic comedy takes a fresh approach, portraying a romance involving not one, but two men of the cloth. They are not even of the same cloth as one is a Catholic priest and the other a Jewish rabbi. The girl of their dreams is also the girl of their youth as the three were best friends in grammar school. Now, after many years of separation, Anna (Jenna Elfman) returns and both men fall immediately and madly in love with her.
The film is chock full of religious humor and sharp-witted dialogue that keeps you grinning between guffaws. The romance is syrupy sweet and the actors have such great chemistry that it is easy to believe they have been friends all their lives. Edward Norton produced, directed and starred in this gem and he shows himself to be adept at spinning a magical yarn with very few flaws. This was Norton's first directorial effort and it bodes well for his future on the other side of the lens. His work with the actors was marvelous, and his pacing of the film was excellent. The film flowed very pleasantly from scene to scene and kept the viewer amused and immersed.
The entire cast is terrific. Norton plays Father Brian Finn and is funny and affable in the role. Rabbi Jacob Schram is played by Ben Stiller, whose comedic star is on the rise. In this film, he outdoes his wonderful performance in `There's Something About Mary' with a character that is just as amusing but more complete, with greater range. Anne Bancroft is also fantastic as the rabbi's mother. She has the New York Jewish mother routine down pat, right down to the accent. A dynamite performance.
The real news in this film though, is Jenna Elfman. She lights up the screen with her enthusiasm and her charming girl-next-door beauty. She is dynamic, hilarious, sensitive, sexy and lovable and pretty much steals the show. After her terrific performance in `Edtv, she proves once again that she is a talented actor and comedian. One can only hope that the popularity of this film gives her access to more and better parts.
This fabulous romantic comedy is highly entertaining and enchanting. I rated it a 9/10. It is especially funny if you happen to be Catholic or Jewish. I highly recommend it.