This is my favorite Kevin Smith movie, although it suffers from many of the same problems as all his films. Yes, it is drowning in profanity. Yes, there are way too many gay jokes and too much bathroom humor. Yes, many of the performances aren't good (and sometimes from good actors, leading me to think that a better director could have gotten better performances). And yes, the shots and camera placement isn't very inspired. But this movie works on its script.

Dogma was attacked by a lot of religious groups, which I just don't get, because I find this to be one of the most faith reaffirming movies ever made. It may take the piss out of the Catholic Church,…

I sit on the fence when it comes to Kevin Smith, a bit like I do when it comes to religion. I don't really think much about God, but nor have I particularly anything against him (or her!) either - and I could say the same for Smith, really. Some people worship his cult indie hits; I've barely watched them. Dogma I saw many many years ago and three things always remained in my mind's eye with it: Matt Damon/Ben Affleck, Alan Rickman and the shit monster. One of those three are the best thing about Smith's movie, probably the closest the director will come to making a film with a semblance of plot. It's not a great movie, but…

"Did Kevin Smith really make this?" I was curious to rewatch this. I saw it so long ago, but given the direction Smith has taken since 1999, I had started to doubt my memory. I'm even less certain how this fits with his later work now.

"Dogma" is a very unusual movie. Given the encouragement of "Clerks" and "Chasing Amy", Smith seems confident about tackling such an original premise, and subverting it any old way he chooses. It is refreshingly brash as a result; neither mainstream nor art house, resolutely independent. Indie cinema with its middle finger up to the world; seems like an appropriate description. There's a complexity to it's use of biblical lore, but it feels completely skewed.…

Dogma is a pretty fun film despite some flaws and is probably one of Kevin Smith's best. It's high points include a unique story and a kick-ass cast. Seriously, there are many famous people in this movie and a couple give actually fantastic performances. It's just plain fun watching these guys all interact with such an imaginative story. My favorite characters are probably played by Alan Rickman and Chris Rock (and Jason Mewes of course but he always plays Jay). This is the only thing besides Harry Potter I've seen Alan Rickman in and I'm surprised he is not in more. He's fantastic. Chris Rock is also hilarious (coming from someone not really familiar with his stand-up.)

There is just…

Prepare to go on a wild religious satire ride with Dogma. The last living descendant of Jesus is a lady named Bethany (Linda Fiorentino). Guess what. She works in a abortion clinic! Please don’t tell me you expected that. She starts to question religion as she goes through the motions of going to church for years while suffering sadness in life. She is visited by a angel (Alan Rickman) who gives her a mission from god. The mission is to stop two fallen angels (Ben Affleck) and (Matt Damon) who were ejected from heaven from getting to a church in New Jersey. If they pass through the arc of the church they believe they can get back into heaven by…

One of the smartest and original ideas for a comedy I have ever seen! Kevin Smith's outlook on Catholicism, faith, heaven, and hell is chock full of ridiculousness surrounded by actual beliefs that you can't help but think, this guy really thought this through! It is some of his best writing and probably the last great thing he has written. I am a huge Smith fan and love the film that come after Dogma as well, but this is where he really got into think mode and gave us comedy, originality and smart storytelling wrapped in one.

I am far from a religious guy, but this film has always struck a chord with me. I find the scene where Loki,…