Leap of Faith [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC) | ![Leap of Faith [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC)](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JQ45QAF2L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Richard Pearce
Actors: Steve Martin, Debra Winger, Lolita Davidovich, Liam Neeson, Lukas Haas
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
Buy New: £35.95
New (1) Used (3) from £19.99
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 112628
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D327924D
ISBN: 0792193881
UPC: 097363279242
EAN: 9780792193883
ASIN: B0000A2ZNZ
Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1992
Release Date: September 23, 2003
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Look........ just do it !! May 10, 2007
b4-its-2-l8 (London)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Steve Martin is someone I find is a bit hit or miss, usually more miss (e.g. Pink Panther). Yet, ever since I saw him years ago in an unexpectedly funny/good film; "The Man With Two Brains", a 4 star movie, he's someone I've wanted to find funny more than he actually is. (Can't explain why, must be some sort of psychological 'imprinting' going on!)
Anyhow, in this flick, Steve Martin departs from his typical 'idiot' roles. And he delves into the darker side of his character in a clever and very adept way and delivers a strong and very worthy performance as a quick talking, street smart hustler who sees religion as a nifty business to scam and get-rich-quick from. As he says; "if God exists, why did he make so many suckers?"
He plays 'Jonas Nightengale' a shallow, self-interested, self-obsessed and self-appointed 'minister'. 'What is my next conquest, who's holding my next buck' seems to be his motto. And yet, he's not so displeasing as you don't care for him, you learn bit by bit in subtle ways about things that made him the way he his and even though he displays narcissistic traits, you can't help but feel some sympathy for him. In this film Martin brims with confidence and charisma and it seems the territory has been made just for him, (and as a foot note to his agent, he should make more movies like this).
His primary and perfect foil is played by Debra Winger, his beautiful and equally cunning assistant; her character is a strong, smart, and sassy, and in essence she's the 'power behind the throne'. She also has a back-story which never truly gets developed but it's her passion for what she does that makes Jonas' success all the more believable.
Martin has a large entourage; a whole travelling gospel side-show, though not everybody is 'in' on his fake miracle-making tour, yet misfortune leads them to make an unplanned stop n stay, for four days, in a poor and previously unimportant town.
Never one to let a quick buck pass him by, Jonas decides to set up shop and let the show begin...
Liam Neeson (with a dodgy accent) plays the part of the town sheriff who sees through Jonas' "smoke and mirrors" routine and tries to warn the townsfolk... but they're too eager and in need of real miracles to care about reality... and then... that's when things start to get interesting...
I won't spoil the surprise ending, but the movie stays poignant and happily avoids the expected drop into slushiness.
I'd recommend this film to anyone from any background. Make your own leap of faith and order it now, you won't be disappointed.
RS Teacher June 2, 2006
Nix fan (Essex, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this film. I first saw it in a lecture at college on how not to do church! Jonas Nightingale (Steve Martin) is hideously ruthless when it comes to making money out of people's misfortunes. However, when the greatest of scammers is seemingly outscammed it makes him pause for thought. A brilliant soundtrack and a thoroughly heartwarming film.
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