Dogma

  • 2000


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$ 5 Million
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Positive Reviews 44
Negative reviews 18
Average Rating 3.1/5
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4.4
Its interesting that no official church spokesman has seconded them. Rogerebert
1.5
Too talky, too fond of in jokes, too caught up (especially during the dismally weak climax) in its crass comic strip ethos, and not, finally, as funny .. Time Out
4.5
One of the most intelligent, engaging, and gut bustingly funny revelations to come along in a while.
4.0
What you hear throughout Dogma, liberally peppered with the usual prankish profanities, is Kevin Smith having a conversation with himself about his fa .. E Film Critic
4.4
A top notch Smith script, partnered with fine actors and a respectable budget. E Film Critic
3.8
But to say this is Smiths best film doesnt come close to saying enough. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
A movie that oscillates wildly from amusing to hysterical in the sheer magnitude and uniqueness of its conception. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Smiths comic allegory is overlong and confused, but his move from indie to mainstream deserves at least some credit.
4.5
Presents some zany commentary on institutional Christianity, angels, demons, modern day immorality, and the mysterious presence of God. Wow! Spirituality And Practice
3.1
The problems with Dogma are that its uneven, overlong, and occasionally uninteresting. ReelViews
3.8
Make no mistake, Kevin Smiths talky, farcical comedy of cosmic errors is clever. But its clever in a deeply juvenile way. Tv Guide
3.8
I loved seeing all these great character actors at work, and the discussions are rich and intelligent. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.2
It is thoughtful and funny but less than satisfying. Smith took on a bit too much, but I laud the effort.
4.0
Fiorentino is terrific as one of the world saviors in the movie, although her character isnt written very evenly. Lariat
1.5
While that description doesnt do it justice, the disclaimer is hilarious. Screen It
0.5
What in the world ever made Smith think Morissettes involvement in this film would be a good thing Oh, wait, but isnt it ironic Pop Matters
2.5
Campion has earned international acclaim for movies like The Piano and Portrait of a Lady, but here she reduces her fascinating subject to a two chara .. Cs Monitor
4.5
Takes a comically cockeyed path in its attempt to provide a hopeful view of humanity, but its true success is more modest. It shows that there just ma .. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Filled with interesting, thought provoking concepts, but the script never manages to explore them with any degree of depth, and the humor rarely rises .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Kevin Smith needs to reign in some of the effects he uses simply for generating cheap laughs in favor of a more focused narrative. Internet Reviews
3.8
This film is, for the most part, a fun, thoughtful romp through the Catholic religion. Internet Reviews
2.0
The script is full of interesting ideas but frequently they go by at lightning speed. Internet Reviews
4.5
It seems to me that the very existence of the loophole already proves God isnt perfect but thats just atheistic nit picking.)
4.4
That the movie is both funny and devout is something of a miracle. Q Network
4.5
The thrill of the movie and the reason you dont have to be religious to be caught up in it is the thrill of watching a director wrestle with his obses .. Salon
4.5
But its lifted by an irrepressible sense of humour and some fine performances.
1.5
However, that doesnt mean home burglaries are a thing of the past. Observer
1.0
Smiths patchwork construct of belief seems to exist to turn Catholicism into an X Files style conspiracy of equivalent scope, complexity, and opacity; .. Flim Threet
2.0
If this is one message movie, lets hope he has got it off his chest. Bbc
3.8
Smith isnt labeling anyone or anything as being wrong, rather offering food for thought. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Dogma is not supposed to be taken seriously, which is as it should be. The Movie Boy
3.5
With a setup like that, its impossible to believe Smith wouldnt succeed. Bullz-Eye
3.5
Dogma is a raucous, profane but surprisingly endearing piece of work, a funny and lively film of ideas. Calendar Live
3.8
But Loki (Damon) and Bartleby (Affleck) dont much care about that. Spliced Wire
3.1
As Metatron said, If there isnt a movie about it, it isnt worth knowing, is it) As a non Catholic, I found Dogma to be entertaining, but I could tell .. Movie Habit
4.0
Since debuting with Clerks, Smith has grown as a director, particularly in terms of working with actors. Film Freak Central
3.5
There are kernels of genius here, and if Smith could trim the fat from this film, he might come up with something worthy of his considerable talent. Boxoffice Magazine
4.5
The film has freewheeling energy, intellectual vigor and a cool cast. E Online
3.8
Youll have a good time unless youre a devout catholic, or anti abortionist, or pro choice, or Wisconsonian or just dont like foul mouthed teens. Ross Anthony
3.8
The ensemble cast breathes much needed life into Mr. Smiths trademark paper thin characters. Big Picture Big Sound
4.4
Dont dismiss it because its jam packed with laughs. Comedy if often more effective at showcasing ideas than drama, as it doesnt restrain itself from e .. Montreal Film Journal
1.5
To take this film seriously is a big mistake, which is why I have no sympathy for protesters of this film. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.5
Those who would call it sacreligious (and there will be many) should look beyond the foul language and crude humor, to see more deeply into Smiths int .. Film Quips Online
0.5
It doesnt matter what you have faith in, just that you have faith. Decent Films
1.5
I couldnt care less whether Smiths metaphysical conceits about the war between Good and Evil are those of a devout believer or an atheist. The bottom .. Chicago Reader
1.5
As an ambitious and overreaching break with Smiths provincial milieu Dogma is a failed experiment, but a noble failure. Bfi
4.5
The movie is brilliant satire, pointing out exactly whats wrong in organized religion today and vaguely suggesting a few solutions. Film Blather
1.5
This is not a neatly wrapped package its a noisy, messy, outrageous rampage most of the time. But enough sticks to the wall with sufficient frequency .. Vulture
4.0
Go see it not just because it will hack off the protestors, but because its a classy film. Need Coffee
1.3
The source doesnt agree with our lifes devotion to God, but keeps the faith. Cinema Phile
4.0
Smith finds exactly the right pitch between the cogent religious referencing required to drive the narrative versus sending most of that religiosity u .. Patrick Nabarro
3.1
A fresh premise gradually turns stale, and jokes that start out lively end up pooped. Globe and Mail
1.5
Despite the sound and fury surrounding its release, Dogma doesnt signify anything beyond the truth of Kevin Smiths repeated insistence that hes not mu .. Boston Phoenix
3.1
Kevin Smiths religious satire alternates between moments of brilliance and painful sections that just dont work. Cine Matter
3.8
Offers a hefty share of jolly fun mixed with ultimately thoughtful and affectionate ideas about religion and spirituality.
3.0
Often excessively coarse, uneven in the pacing (a lengthy train ride sequence is entirely superfluous) but also great fun. eye WEEKLY
0.5
The true target of the film is not religion but religious dogma ...
3.1
What happens next is just funny stuff, yet very intelligent at the same time. Blunt Review
0.5
Really, its pro religious, wanting to reinvigorate faith with joy and hope.
3.1
At their best, his verbal exercises are pyrotechnical, at worst, logorrheic. Boston Herald
4.5
Dogma doesnt so much condemn organized religion as question its priorities. Dvd Journal
2.2
The film runs about one half hour too long and really outstays its welcome when it features pop diva Alanis Morissette as God. Houston Community Newspape ..
2.5
We were amazed that anyone, in the name of defending Catholicism or faith in general, would go through all the trouble of prosecuting a movie that har .. Cinema Sense
4.5
Smith is a director who knows what he wants to say, and gets right to saying it, from the moment the film begins, till the moment it ends. CinemaBlend
4.0
Like Quentin Tarantino, Smith makes all this useless banter actually sound pretty interesting. Movie Mantz
1.5
practically bursting at the seams with ideas, some of which Smith puts across with considerably more finesse than others. IMDB
2.5
Dogma should be offensive to anyone who expects more from a movie than two hours of a filmmakers musings on every religious notion that ever came into .. Scott Renshaw's Screening ..



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