12 Actors Who Were Brilliant In Utterly Sh*t Movies
7. Edward Norton - Keeping The Faith
A rabbi and a priest fall in love with the same woman and far from being the set up to a terrible joke; instead its a laughable film starring Ben Stiller and Edward Norton. What could have been an insightful look at religion and romance ended up as a schmaltzy, predictable love triangle weve all seen a hundred times before.
However, Nortons inherently likeable and earnest portrayal of Father Brian Kilkenney Finn gives the movie a dimension that would have been sorely lacking.
The role is a departure from Nortons usual role as cerebral tough guys and proves that hes as watchable as a lovelorn priest as he is when opting to punch Brad Pitt as hard as he can. Opposite Ben Stiller, who is in very safe territory and going through the motions, theres a clear disparity as Ed really puts the effort into displaying Father Finns struggle between his religion and his feelings for Jenna Elfmans cut and paste love interest, Anna Reilly. When it turns out that Stiller has been boffing her on the down low, you really empathise with Nortons portrayal as his character unravels and reaches his breaking point.
Its not all doom and gloom though as this priest is also a total karaoke fanatic; if youve ever wanted to hear Edward Norton sing Barry Manilows Ready To Take A Chance Again with Miles from Lost, youre in for a treat.