6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Dogma (1999)
Dogma (1999)
Overview
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis critiques the rigidity and exclusivity of religious dogma and traditional institutions, advocating for a more inclusive and personal understanding of faith and divinity, which aligns with progressive values.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity through its casting choices, notably by portraying a Black apostle and a female God, which are explicit departures from traditional representations. The narrative, however, focuses its critique on religious dogma and institutions rather than explicitly framing traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Dogma includes minor LGBTQ+ representation through characters like Serendipity, who casually mentions a past lesbian relationship, and Liz, a lesbian character assisting the protagonist. These depictions are incidental, neither central to the plot nor a source of significant affirmation or denigration, resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The film portrays God, a figure widely established as male in Western religious and cultural depictions, as a female character. This constitutes a gender swap.
The film satirizes and critiques the rigid dogma, hypocrisy, and institutional failings of organized Christianity, particularly Catholicism. However, its narrative ultimately champions a more authentic, loving, and inclusive understanding of God and faith, positioning the audience to sympathize with genuine spirituality over human-made rules and bigotry.
The film 'Dogma' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to assess, resulting in a 'N/A' rating for this evaluation criterion.
The film features Bethany Sloane as the protagonist, but her role does not involve direct physical combat. Other female characters like Serendipity and God also do not engage in or win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents. No female character is depicted defeating male opponents in physical combat.
Dogma is an original screenplay by Kevin Smith, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established character races. While it features religious figures, their specific portrayals and roles within the film's narrative are original interpretations, not re-castings of canonically defined characters of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
6.9
Critic Ratings
7.2
6.2
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