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Summary: In my top 5 movies ever
Review: Rarely does a movie, book, event or person make you say, YES, THAT'S IT! This did. There are over 400 reviews and some feel like I do and others don't. Watch this movie. It is worth the time when possibly you will experience a truly amazing relevation that makes you think about your spirituality. It's an idea. You must see the movie (last scene) to know what I am refering to. :)
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Summary: Not a movie for the overly serious people of the world.
Review: This is one of those movies that will lose a lot of it's humour if you take things to seriously. This will be obvious as soon as you read the "disclaimer" at the beginning. If you have any grasp on religion (Catholisism in particular) this movie is a laugh riot from beginning to end, but as i stated before, people who take things too seriously might be outraged by statements such as "Jesus was a black man" or "God is a woman" or the existance of a black "13th apostle" named Rufus. If you can agree with, deal with, accept, and/or see the humour in these statements you will understand the true comedy of this film. If you are very religious and easily offended, this movie will probably not appeal to you.
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Summary: This is the best DVD ever!
Review: This is the DVD to top all DVD's! I have never seen a DVD with more special features. There are things on this DVD that will keep you busy for a week or two. The deleted scenes are hysterical and so is the whole layout of the DVD. If you enjoy watching Dogma or any Kevin Smith movie, this is a must buy! Stop fooling around and buy this damn DVD!
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Summary: Repulsive!
Review: The only thing funny about this movie is the fact that someone still thinks George Carlin is funny. From the moment he appeared in the beginning I knew this would be a turkey. A friend of mine recommended this and the premise sounded good, a comedy that knocks the Catholic Church? "I'm there!" I said. Instead, Kevin Smith actually lectures the audience through his character's dialogue which is insulting to an audience that paid money to laugh. You can tell that he thinks he's being clever about it too. Do movie-goers really spend money to hear a director's religious views? Movies are supposed to be an escape, especially comedies! Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are both completely annoying as two foul-mouthed angels. Jay and Silent Bob were great in Clerks which is one of my favorite movies. You start to get the feeling though that he's milking it for all it's worth. Enough already! I do agree that there are two many uptight religious fanatics who can't take a joke. Unfortunately there aren't any jokes to be found in this boring flick and that's the real sin.
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Summary: do not take this movie seriously people
Review: kevin smith is a god. this is a great movie. this comedy is not worth missing. jay and silent bob are great. the whole story is great and plot makes sense. if your religious do not take seriosly k. just sit back and enjoy.
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Summary: Walked Through A Picketline To See It! It Was Worth It!
Review: I suppose I shouldn't let my long time fan boy like admiration of Kevin Smith get in the way of my judgment for this movie, but I just can't help myself. When I first went to see this flick in theaters I had to walk through a crowd of very angry religi' just to get to the box office. I suppose my showing them my ticket didn't help the situation, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
Anyway, about the film. You could say that it did lack the drama that gripped me with Chasing Amy, and it most certainly had less comedy than Clerks. With Mallrats, well, we'll just forget that ever happened (Even though I freaking love that movie). However this movie I thought, was deeply insightful and funny enough to stand on its own. Ben Affleck and Matty Damon are wonderful, Linda Fiorintino is mediocre, Chris Rock is hysterical, Alan Rickman is magnificent, and Salma Hyeck is enchanting. Lest we forget Chasing Amy's Jason Lee. Who is by his own right witty and entertaining to watch.
But what makes this film stand apart from Mr. Smith's other films, is the abbundent use of Jay and Silent Bob. (Please keep in mind this movie came out before Jay and Silent Strike Back, if you've ever seen his other movies you'll notice a significent lack of the characters thereof.)
The best part of this DVD is the commentary of course. Listening to the creators and portrayers of this epic speak their mind on the likes of acting, casting, and each other is entertainment in itself. I particularly like the part when they start asking each other what they'll be doing later that night in which they all reply watching TV. X-Files, Simpsons, and what have you.
So I encourage those of you who have never heard, seen, or believed that Kevin Smith even existed to watch this movie. It's kemp, witty, urbane, and just plain fun.
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Summary: Thought Provoking look at Catholicism
Review: Ah, another religious movie victim of vicious pre-release criticism. Much like "The Last Temptation of Christ," many critics ralied against Dogma, though they had not seen it. Perhaps what they were most afraid of was agreeing with Kevin Smith.
Smith favorites Matt Damon and Ben Afflect star as a pair of angels, banished to Earth, who have discovered a loophole to get themselves back into Heaven. This loophole is provided by a hilarious George Carlin as Cardinal Glick, who is leading an effort to put a happier, modern face to Catholicism. Cardinal Glick is officiating at the re-opening of an old church, with an offer to all who pass through its gates a chance at redemtion. This is the loophole the angels wish to exploit, which would allow them to re-enter Heaven. Unfortunately, doing so would destroy everything in existence.
I have a small nit with director Smith: he's not very subtle. There are times during the movie where it seems Smith is Saying Something Important, as the cast launches into many a religious lecture.
And what a great cast it is, with Linda Fiorentino as Bethany, a woman called upon to stop the renegade angels and save the world; Chris Rock as the forgotten 13th Apostle, Rufus; Selma Hayek as a beautiful, heavenly muse; and of course, Smith mainstays Jay and Silent Bob. Jason Lee, underused in the film, plays the smirking, evil demon Azrael, as is George Carlin, which Smith discusses in his commentary on the second disc.
Being a special edition DvD, this one delivers, with a second disc of outtakes, commentary, and deleted scenes. The film transfer is absolutely beautiful, full of rich color, with great Dolby 5.1 sound.
As someone new to the View Askew universe, I found the movie very accessible, and the commentary provided by Smith offers a humorous introduction into this universe.
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Summary: Kevin Smith's best
Review: With Dogma Kevin Smith shows an excellent blend of comedy, controversy, and profound thought on the concept of religion. Many people will tend to latch onto one of those three things upon first watching this movie, but I think the most enjoyment comes from watching how those things play off of each other to drive this movie.
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Summary: One of my favorite movies
Review: I've seen this movie three times, and I love it. It has a great cast, is very well written, and extremely funny. I reccommend it!
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Summary: There's nothing better than angel comedians?
Review: I've seen all of Kevin Smith's movie's but this was the best. I Love all of Kevin Smith's movie's like Chasing Amey,Mallrats and Clerks but I still think Dogma Is the best. If you see this movie you will love all of Kevin Smith's movie's. Add this to your dvd collection.
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