Look, this is a perfectly fine rom-com from 2000 that tries to do something slightly different with the priest-rabbi-woman triangle. The problem? It's just... fine. Not great, not terrible, just fine.
The ratings tell the story: 68% critics, 59% audience on Rotten Tomatoes, 6.4 on IMDb. That's the definition of 'shrug emoji.' It's got some sweet moments about friendship and faith, but it's also got early-2000s pacing that drags, jokes that land with a thud, and a predictability that makes you check your phone.
For families, the age target is narrow: too mature for middle schoolers (romantic tension, sexual humor), but probably too dated and slow for most high schoolers who've been raised on tighter, snappier content. Adults looking for a gentle, undemanding watch might enjoy it, but there are better rom-coms and better faith-based films out there.
The interfaith friendship angle is genuinely nice, and if you're specifically looking for something that portrays religious life respectfully while acknowledging human complexity, this checks that box. But be honest with yourself: are you really going to sit down and watch a 25-year-old rom-com with 'meh' ratings when there are thousands of other options? Probably not.





