Dogma
Dogma

Dogma

1999Movie130 minEnglish

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users77%
Director: Kevin SmithGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Religion

Plot Summary

When two fallen angels, Bartleby and Loki, discover that they can exploit a loophole in Catholic dogma to re-enter Heaven, they set out to do just that. However, their actions threaten to unravel the very fabric of creation. A group of apostles, led by the prophet Rufus, must race against time to stop the angels and prevent humanity's damnation.

Critical Reception

Dogma received generally positive reviews from critics, who often praised its bold religious satire, sharp wit, and ensemble cast. However, its controversial subject matter and boundary-pushing humor also polarized audiences and some religious groups.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever and irreverent take on religious themes.
  • Noted for its strong performances, particularly from the lead actors and supporting cast.
  • Criticized by some for its potentially offensive content and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique blend of humor and satire, finding it thought-provoking and entertaining. Some viewers, however, found the religious commentary to be too provocative or controversial.

Fun Fact

The film sparked protests and controversy from various religious groups upon its release, with some advocating for boycotts, yet it became a commercial success and a cult favorite.

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3 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Though I did think some of the visual humour here was a bit puerile, some of the writing really does expose the concept of religiosity across almost all faiths to some fairly unflattering scrutiny, and at times holds the idea of monotheism ...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I bought this as a DVD years ago assuming it was some kind of drama or thriller a la The DaVinci Code. Turns out it is a comedy - well, almost a farce it seems. As an atheist I am okay with mocking organized religion, but he plethora of bla...
Gimly

Gimly

I didn't know it at the time, but watching _Mallrats_ on VHS as a kid was my first foray into View Askew, but it wasn't until _Dogma_ that I realised there was something bigger and better I could latch on to with Kevin Smith at the helm. ...