Dogma is a movie I liked since I watched it for the first time and I continue to enjoy it whenever I rewatch it. It doesn't get better with each viewing, but it doesn't lose its charm either.
Kevin Smith's script is very inventive for a comedy. For a movie featuring his usual dick jokes and even a monster made of fecal matter, the story is very well-written and original.
The characters are great and fun to watch as most of Smith's characters are. Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon) make a very good team as the two angels expelled from heaven looking for their way back in. Their chemistry is flawless and their dialogue balances well between funny and dramatic.
It may sound strange but I think Smith managed the drama better in this movie than he did in Chasing Amy (which I felt was a weak point in that movie). Dogma is a comedy but it has a lot of interesting things to say that aren't necessarily humorous. Most of the characters handle their dramatic moments pretty good, yet not forgetting the comedic nature of the film.
Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock and Salma Hayek are also well-written characters that compliment well as the "good guys" against the two angels. Jason Lee is superb in a limited but memorable role as the demon Azrael. Jay & Silent Bob are, well, Jay & Silent Bob.
Dogma is a very interesting movie and a very funny movie. If you like simple movies, you can get a laugh out of this. If you prefer movies that actually say something, you're gonna get more than just a laugh out of this.
Kevin Smith's script is very inventive for a comedy. For a movie featuring his usual dick jokes and even a monster made of fecal matter, the story is very well-written and original.
The characters are great and fun to watch as most of Smith's characters are. Bartleby (Ben Affleck) and Loki (Matt Damon) make a very good team as the two angels expelled from heaven looking for their way back in. Their chemistry is flawless and their dialogue balances well between funny and dramatic.
It may sound strange but I think Smith managed the drama better in this movie than he did in Chasing Amy (which I felt was a weak point in that movie). Dogma is a comedy but it has a lot of interesting things to say that aren't necessarily humorous. Most of the characters handle their dramatic moments pretty good, yet not forgetting the comedic nature of the film.
Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock and Salma Hayek are also well-written characters that compliment well as the "good guys" against the two angels. Jason Lee is superb in a limited but memorable role as the demon Azrael. Jay & Silent Bob are, well, Jay & Silent Bob.
Dogma is a very interesting movie and a very funny movie. If you like simple movies, you can get a laugh out of this. If you prefer movies that actually say something, you're gonna get more than just a laugh out of this.