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Dogma

  • 1999
  • R
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
223K
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Salma Hayek, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, Kevin Smith, and Jason Mewes in Dogma (1999)
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 loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
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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 loop-hole and reenter Heaven.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 loop-hole and reenter Heaven.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 loop-hole and reenter Heaven.

  • Director
    • Kevin Smith
  • Writer
    • Kevin Smith
  • Stars
    • Ben Affleck
    • Matt Damon
    • Linda Fiorentino
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    223K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,618
    215
    • Director
      • Kevin Smith
    • Writer
      • Kevin Smith
    • Stars
      • Ben Affleck
      • Matt Damon
      • Linda Fiorentino
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 188Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

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    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Bartleby
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Loki
    Linda Fiorentino
    Linda Fiorentino
    • Bethany
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • John Doe Jersey
    Barret Hackney
    • Stygian Triplet
    • (as Barrett Hackney)
    Jared Pfennigwerth
    • Stygian Triplet
    Kitao Sakurai
    Kitao Sakurai
    • Stygian Triplet
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • Cardinal Glick
    Brian O'Halloran
    Brian O'Halloran
    • Grant Hicks
    • (as Brian Christopher O'Halloran)
    Betty Aberlin
    Betty Aberlin
    • Nun
    Dan Etheridge
    • Priest at St. Stephen's
    Derek Milosavljevic
    • Kissing Couple
    Lesley Braden
    • Kissing Couple
    Marie Elena O'Brien
    Marie Elena O'Brien
    • Clinic Girl
    • (scenes deleted)
    • (as MarieElena O'Brien)
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Liz
    Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson
    • Protestor #1
    Walter Flanagan
    Walter Flanagan
    • Protestor #2
    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Azrael
    • Director
      • Kevin Smith
    • Writer
      • Kevin Smith
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      William Donohue of the Catholic League lambasted the film, and publicly protested against it for months, without actually seeing it. When his office called View Askew and requested a special screening so he could "speak about it intelligently," Kevin Smith responded "So what has he been doing the past six months?"
    • Goofs
      Protestants usually acknowledge that Mary was a virgin only until after Jesus' birth. Four brothers of Jesus are named in the Bible: James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. However, Catholic tradition insists that these four (and some sisters also mentioned in the text) were cousins of Jesus and not siblings, thus maintaining the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. Since Bethany only knows Catholic doctrine, the news that Mary had other children comes as a surprise to her.
    • Quotes

      Bethany: What's he like?

      Metatron: God? Lonely. But funny. He's got a great sense of humor. Take sex for example. There's nothing funnier than the ridiculous faces you people make mid-coitus.

      Bethany: Sex is a joke in heaven?

      Metatron: The way I understand it, it's mostly a joke down here, too.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening text: Disclaimer: 1) a renunciation of any claim to or connection with; 2) disavowal; 3) a statement made to save one's own ass. Though it'll go without saying ten minutes or so into these proceedings, View Askew would like to state that this film is - from start to finish - a work of comedic fantasy, not to be taken seriously. To insist that any of what follows is incendiary or inflammatory is to miss our intention and pass undue judgment; and passing judgment is reserved for God and God alone (this goes for you film critics too...just kidding). So please - before you think about hurting someone over this trifle of a film, remember: even God has a sense of humor. Just look at the Platypus. Thank you and enjoy the show. P.S. We sincerely apologize to all Platypus enthusiasts out there who are offended by that thoughtless comment about the Platypi. We at View Askew respect the noble Platypus, and it is not our intention to slight these stupid creatures in any way. Thank you again and enjoy the show.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version altered a line of dialogue to receive a 15 certificate. All video and DVD versions restore that line.
    • Connections
      Edited into Dogma: Deleted Scenes (1999)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written and Performed by Alanis Morissette

      Published by MCA Music, a division of Universal Studios, Inc./1974 Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Maverick Recording Company

    User reviews1K

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    Featured review
    6/10
    Great concept, adequate execution, likable movie
    "Dogma" isn't the kind of comedy that most people will find themselves holding onto their guts during. It's more the second-long "ha!" kind of comedy.

    That simply means Kevin Smith's writing is clever enough to the point where you will be pleasantly shocked by some of the conversations and events of the film and think it all rather amusing and humorous. It's not hilarious, it's just clever and a bit funny.

    The premise is rather interesting and surprisingly from a more fantasy-esquire genre than Smith traditionally dabbles with. Loki (Matt Damon) and Bartleby (Ben Affleck) are more or less fallen angels that have found a way back into heaven. They must be stopped or the world will come to a screeching halt, so a seemingly random protagonist named Bethany gets charged by God to stop them. Simple, but the slick, nonchalant approach to religion keeps the satire rampant.

    The film does spend a lot of its time explaining itself, which isn't too bad considering Smith keeps the explanations to-the-point and allows the characters to stay interesting in the process. Chris Rock, who plays an apostle, and Alan Rickman, who plays God's messenger/ voice are two of these characters that are both good in the film and Smith has allowed to maintain their character's edge despite lines upon lines of explanation.

    Getting from point A to point B and so on is not the film's strength. The physical events that take place are ultimately boring and unexciting. It's the moments along the way, the conversations and the philosophy that come about, that make it successful. Affleck's character raises a lot of interesting religious questions about humanity and his conversation with the protagonist on the train is rather insightful. In general, Smith has used Bethany as a way to keep the viewers skepticism of the plot active in the film. She keeps it from getting preposterous. In general, the whole cast is very talented and their characters well written, which keeps the film interesting.

    It's not the funniest or most interesting comedy in terms of plot and the sequence of events, but "Dogma" is a smart concept that ultimately results in a sharp satire and some great thoughts that scrutinize religion in a way that never seems too out of line.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Your guide to Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bearclaw
    • Filming locations
      • St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church - Larimer Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA(church at the end of the movie)
    • Production companies
      • View Askew Productions
      • STK
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,652,890
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,669,945
      • Nov 14, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,429,330
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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