Posted by Razorback at user169.216.19.136.dsli.com on September 01, 2001 at 03:12:05:
In Reply to: Here's a question for discussion, hopefully posted by Balto17 on September 01, 2001 at 03:05:18:
: Alright, so let's say you've seen Dogma (and I know you have), here's a question for you. If you were non affiliated with any sort of religion, would this be an enjoyable film to you because it does in some cases attack organized religion, but not God? Or would you just pass on it due to it's dealings with the fact there is a God. Now, if you did profess to some sort of religion, would you hate this movie for its sometimes indictment of religion? Or would you appreciate it as a thought provoking piece that rarely comes outta Hollywood?
I am of the Roman Catholic faith and I loved the film. It made a lot of sense to me because much of what I questioned growing up was addressed in "Dogma." I was born Lutheran and converted at my fathers demand when I was 10. I experienced the joy and celebration of God in the Lutheran church and also the depressing mourning of the faith in the Catholic church. The two are very different. I think "Dogma" is Kevin's most intelligent work. It may be a comedy but it is also very thought provoking. I don't think it will be appreciated by the masses for many years... but one day it will be looked upon as a work of genius.
RB