From start to finish, Dogma is clearly the best film in Kevin Smith's portfolio. Chasing Amy was a very good film, but there were moments when Smith seemed not to be able to decide what to do with the characters. That's not the case here, where a superb and unusual cast (George Carlin playing a Cardinal, Alanis Morrisette as God!!!) played out Smith's vision. Linda Fiorentino continues to prove herself as an actress and she is joined by an excellent supporting and co-starring cast. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are very convincing as the two fallen angels on their quest to return to Heaven. Chris Rock is hilarious as the "forgotten" 13th Apostle, and sexy Salma Hayak (seeing her pole dancing was worth the price of admission alone), pulls off the role of the feisty muse, Serendipity. Kevin Smith film regulars Jay (Jason Mewes) and Smith's own Silent Bob are at their funniest. Whether it was a conscious decision or not, Smith toned down Jay and Bob a bit from his past movies, making their lines even funnier and more poignant. And Jason Lee was his usual dry, wisecracking self. I like Smith also uses characters from his past films in minor, sometimes multiple roles. There has been an outcry from some that this film is anti-religion or more precisely anti-Church To those people I say go see the movie. Though you may find some things offensive, this movie is pro-religion/faith, not against it. It is also a well written, directed, and produced film!
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