Expectant of a film with a theme out to bash the church, I was slightly apprehensive of the motives of this film since I am a believer, with ideas, no church. But the films even states that it shouldn't be taken seriously. Simply put - Even God has a sense of humour. Inevitably this is never the case. Dealing with a touchy subject like religion, even the slightest variation of the holy text may cause mass hysteria. Even those that tend to intelligently "dissect" the film fall flat on their faces by the very virtue that this is not a history lesson, but live action comic-style "adaptation" loosely based around Christian faith. Bollocks to Theological research and the history lesson, this is entertainment.
Ironically, it's now well-known that Kevin Smith is a devout Catholic, and the film whilst it distorts the bible in that "Kevin Smith" comic book kind of way, is just paying respect to its subject matter in a weird kind of way. Ironic again that Smith should infiltrate the ranks of protestors outside his own house and join in. That's one way of marketing your movie.
Once again, and thankfully, Jay and Silent Bob, return doing their usual hilarious thing. Silent Bob easily being the funniest character in the film. Do you think Smith had something to do with that? With some rousing performances from buddies Ben and Matt (Affleck and Damon, otherwise known as) and a typically "cold" humoured, Linda Fiorentino, I felt that Alan Rickman was a strange choice for the "Voice of God", Metatron. Chris Tucker was at his usual loudmouth, in-your-face humour and let's just say Selma was good at doing her Latino thing(s) in a breasty performance. Two hoots for a funny cast and magnificent script with razor-sharp dialogue.
Foul language and bags of dirty jokes apart, this film is a contemporary look at the Good Book. Throughout the film there is always an underlying message and the film ends typical Hollywood style - everyone's happy and faith is restored. A not-so-subtle subliminal message. Entertainment big style, after all, who goes to see a Kevin Smith film and then compares it an Elmore Leonard script and Alfred Hitchcock movie. Duh!?
P.s. Hint: WOW! = OW!
Ironically, it's now well-known that Kevin Smith is a devout Catholic, and the film whilst it distorts the bible in that "Kevin Smith" comic book kind of way, is just paying respect to its subject matter in a weird kind of way. Ironic again that Smith should infiltrate the ranks of protestors outside his own house and join in. That's one way of marketing your movie.
Once again, and thankfully, Jay and Silent Bob, return doing their usual hilarious thing. Silent Bob easily being the funniest character in the film. Do you think Smith had something to do with that? With some rousing performances from buddies Ben and Matt (Affleck and Damon, otherwise known as) and a typically "cold" humoured, Linda Fiorentino, I felt that Alan Rickman was a strange choice for the "Voice of God", Metatron. Chris Tucker was at his usual loudmouth, in-your-face humour and let's just say Selma was good at doing her Latino thing(s) in a breasty performance. Two hoots for a funny cast and magnificent script with razor-sharp dialogue.
Foul language and bags of dirty jokes apart, this film is a contemporary look at the Good Book. Throughout the film there is always an underlying message and the film ends typical Hollywood style - everyone's happy and faith is restored. A not-so-subtle subliminal message. Entertainment big style, after all, who goes to see a Kevin Smith film and then compares it an Elmore Leonard script and Alfred Hitchcock movie. Duh!?
P.s. Hint: WOW! = OW!