When Kevin Smith burst onto the scene with his classic Clerks he changed the world of independent filmmaking. Every film brought not only his unique voice and geek love, but also the lovable foul mouthed and often high duo Jay and Silent Bob. Numerous films he has made brought controversy and division on some level, but none like his 1999 faith themed comedy and my personal favorite Dogma. Due to rights and behind the scenes drama the film seemed lost outside of the last DVD release, but the God’s have stepped in, and the film is getting a new run for the masses completely remastered and color-corrected in 4K by Robert Yeoman, the original DP, who is known for his work with Paul Thomas Anderson. 

 

Dogma follows an abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is enlisted to prevent two angels from reentering Heaven and thus undoing the fabric of the universe. Along the way, she is aided by two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob. With the help of Rufus, the 13th Apostle, they must stop those who stand in their way and prevent the angels from entering Heaven.

 

I have seen this movie a ton of times and love it every time. Sure, there are some cheese elements to it, but it offers up so much depth in laughs and religious commentary that is still relevant today. This is Smith at his absolute best, bringing all the clever dialogue wrapped firmly into a ridiculous story line that has no business working, but does to perfection. The film works most of all because everyone takes it seriously no matter what happens with some of the best moments, Matt and Ben just bantering back and forth.

 

Revisiting it again always puts a smile on my face, especially seeing the late great Alan Rickman and George Carlin. AS with most of Smith’s film you can