Dogma (movie)
Dogma is a 1999 movie comedy, written and directed by Kevin Smith, who stars in the film along with: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes, George Carlin, and with Alanis Morissette as God.The comedic portrayal of the Catholic church thoughout the film caused organized protests and much controversy in many countries, which resulted in long delays in releasing it and also a death threat against Smith (who actually is Catholic). Smith also participated in a protest of the film near his local theatre in Eatontown, New Jersey.
This movie was rated R by the MPAA "for strong language including sex-related dialogue, violence, crude humor and some drug content."
Plot synopsis
Two fallen angels, Loki and Bartleby (Damon and Affleck), attempt to return to heaven by taking advantage of a blanket amnesty declared by a Cardinal (Carlin) in New Jersey in celebration of the anniversary of his church. Since this would prove God incorrect when he declared that they would never return to Heaven, this will inadvertently threaten the existence of all creation, ending the world. Metatron (Rickman), the Voice of God, gives The Virgin Mary's last surviving descendant, the Last Scion (Fiorentino) the job of stopping them. She is aided by Rufus, the 13th apostle (Rock), who was left out of the Bible because he was black; Serendipity (Hayek), a muse; and prophets Jay and Silent Bob.
See also: New Jersey films.
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