“Dogma” Movie Details
Dogma tagline: Get ‘touched’ by an angel.
 Dogma DVD Cover
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Liz |
| Directors: Kevin Smith |
| IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 out of 96,206 votes |
“Dogma” Movie Review
“Dogma” Plot Summary
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 loophole and re-enter Heaven.
Great film, not up to the standard of Smith’s previous work
Those of you who are fans of Kevin Smith’s previous works (Clerks, Mallrats & Chasing Amy)may find this area familiar in some parts and unnerving and perhaps even commercial by comparison. Dogma sees fallen angels Bartleby and Loki (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon)attempting to make their way back into heaven via a newly instituted catholic dogma. The problem with this lies in the fact that if they are successful, they would have overturned a ruling by God, hence God is always right and if proven wrong would result in the undoing of existence. The familiar presence of Jay and Silent Bob is comforting and ensures that some of the essence Smith’s earlier work stays put, however at times this film dissents into areas that seem out of Smith’s depth. There are some surprisingly touching moments which implies that Smith gave a great deal of thought, similar to that of Chasing Amy. In general it is a great all round cast, (Linda Fiorentino,Chris Rock, Alan Rickman) and it is obvious that whilst writing this Smith had his tongue firmly in cheek.
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“Men in Black” Movie Details
Men in Black tagline: Protecting the earth from the scum of the universe
 Men in Black DVD Cover
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Mikey |
| Directors: Barry Sonnenfeld |
| IMDB Rating: 7.0/10 out of 113,376 votes |
“Men in Black” Movie Review
“MIB” Plot Summary
Two men who keep an eye on aliens in New York City must try to save the world after the aliens threaten to blow it up.
Strange but it works
Fast paced and never too serious you cannot help but feel this is what cinema should be. Men in Black is certainly not just for the Sci Fi fans. It is a simple enough idea; a secret organisation manages the numerous aliens living on earth, unbeknown to the general public. The success lies in the all in a days work feel about the Men’s dealing with the aliens, wearing suits to save the planet. It is also refreshing to see writers didn’t try too hard. The top secrecy, for example, is maintained by flashing memory erasers. The story provides a mission but really the whole thing is just a lot of fun. Will Smith is excellent and strangely believable in his role. Together with Tommy Lee Jones’ drips of sarcasm and impervious manner the interplay between Agents K and J works brilliantly. Coupled with a weird and wonderful selection of aliens characters makes for compelling viewing.
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