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Dogma: A Screenplay
by Kevin Smith

Dogma: A Screenplay
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Author: Kevin Smith
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-11-16
ISBN: 0802136796
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Grove Press

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Book Review: A Terrific Script!
Summary: 5 Stars

At the moment, "Dogma" happens to be my favorite Kevin Smith movie. It's got comedy, action, adventure, and it even makes you think at times too. Is it controversial? Yes, but I think mainly because it is so misunderstood and that too many people take the movie way too seriously. I think Smith said it best when he said that it is ridiculous to get so heated over a movie with a rubber poop-monster in it. Nonetheless, I think it's a brilliant movie with a very smart and creative script.

Which is why I was happy to get my hands on "Dogma: a Screenplay." Now, you can relive the movie over and over again without being anywhere near a DVD or VHS player! "Dogma: a Screenplay" is 149 pages of hilarity and more.

The story is primarily about two banished angels who find a loophole on how to get back to Heaven. Only problem is that if they do this, they will prove that God was wrong and that everything that exists will come undone. Now, it is up to an abortion clinic counselor who is low on faith and her band of "unlikely heroes" to stop them before they undo history and destroy the universe.

Kevin Smith is dead-on when it comes to dialogue structure, and you can tell that's what he does best. He gives his characters life and authenticity, and gives you a reason to either care for or despise them. Smith allows the story to unfold through his characters with ease and comfort. As soon as you read the first few sentences, you're hooked. You'll want to keep reading until it's done... and then you'll want to read it again!

"Dogma" is indeed my favorite Kevin Smith flick at the moment. I think it has all of the right ingredients and doesn't miss any opportunities to entertain and amaze us. Will the film (script) upset people. Yes, most likely. Especially those who are religiously sensitive. Then again, think back to what Kevin Smith said about how pointless it is to allow a movie to get you so upset (especially one with a friggen' rubber poop-monster!). I recommend "Dogma: a Screenplay" to anybody who is a fan of Smith's, or who just loves a great script with outstanding dialogue and characters.

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