Dogma

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 re-enter Heaven.

Kevin Smith's theological comedy lands as a genuinely curious piece of religious satire — irreverent enough to draw organized protests from Catholic activist groups, yet thoughtful enough that critics broadly found it more earnest than offensive. The reception was mixed-to-positive, with most reviewers acknowledging the film's ambition while noting its unevenness; the loudest controversy came from outside the press rather than within it.