Dogma

"Smith's comic allegory is overlong and confused, but his move from indie to mainstream deserves at least some credit."

"Dogma is a raucous, profane but surprisingly endearing piece of work, a funny and lively film of ideas."

"Smith has made a movie that reflects the spirit in which many Catholics regard their church. He has positioned his comedy on the balance line between theological rigidity and secular reality, which is where so many Catholics find themselves."

"Deliriously funny"

"The movie simply demonstrates the limitations of Smith's vision and humorous abilities, rather than any satirical prowess."

"Thou shalt not stop laughing."

"Too talky, too fond of in-jokes, too caught up (especially during the dismally weak climax) in its crass comic-strip ethos, and not, finally, as funny, subversive or thought-provoking as it would like to be."

"A very vulgar pro-faith comedy rather than a sacrilegious goof, Dogma is an extraordinarily uneven film that significant cutting might be able to transform into a playable one."