Kevin Smith's 'Dogma', written before his breakthrough film 'Clerks', encapsulates his growth as a filmmaker by the time of its 1999 release. Initially set to be a turning point in Smith's career with its ambitious narrative and notable cast, including Affleck and Damon, the film received positive acclaim but did not catalyze the expected transformation in Smith's filmmaking trajectory. Nonetheless, it remains a significant work, exploring themes of faith and doubt through the adventures of two fallen angels attempting to exploit divine loopholes to return to Heaven.
"Dogma seemed set to inaugurate a new era for Kevin Smith, indie auteur, but that new era never quite materialized."
"The film… was well-received in 1999, but for some reason that new era never quite materialized, despite its acclaim."
"Whipsawing between profane irreverence and spiritual earnestness, Dogma is a cinematic high point in Smith's career and reflects the peak of his filmmaking prowess."
"If the angels succeed, it could mean the end of the world, as it would prove God's word to be fallible, prompting a quest involving a semi-lapsed Catholic."
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