The Boondock Saints
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Movie Reviews of The Boondock Saints
Movie Review: Who knew?
Summary: 5 Stars
Although many people may find the concept of this film rather vulgar, for those of us who would like a little justice in this world, this is a great movie to show that just a few people can make a big difference.
Now I had never heard of this movie until one evening at a friends, I happened to notice this creepy guy...non-other-than...Willam Dafoe, bouncing around on the screen, waving his arms like a orchestra conductor. Now if that doesn't intrigue
someone, what does?
All the actors do a wonderful job at portraying their characters, the movie has it's serious tones and it's light and funny moments. Everyone should be able to love the misunderstood "Funny Man."
However, this movie is not for the light-hearted, it's has some very gruesome moments that even I had to peek through my fingers at. And that says a lot, cos I don't get grossed out or disturbed too easily.
The DVD has some wonderful extras, including the deleted scenes (I recommend the one when they talk to their mother...she's a hoot!).
I recommend this movie to anyone I know, cos it's got a little something for everyone.
Movie Review: Unexpectedly fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
I was in a local video store yesterday. Looking around, not finding much - I had a DVD in my hand, waiting at the checkout line. Dissapointed by not finding much to get, I began looking at the rack of cheap movies next to the register. I picked up The Boondock Saints, with its [$$$] price tag, and flipped it over to read the back of the case. I had heard of the movie before, and thought "what the heck. why not... its only [$$$]"... so I let impulse spending get the best of me and i bought this movie.GOOD DECISION.
I watched The Boondock Saints the next day and fell in love with it. I loved every second (well, minus the "cuddling" scene - those of you who've seen it will know what I'm talking about. Eeeew). Its got action, its got drama, its got comedy... this is a good movie. When things are getting serious, the Irish lads break things up with a witty comment. Violence, swearing, and a little nudity make this rated R, for sure, but its nothing extreme.
This review is going no-where-fast... im terribly sorry. Just BUY THIS MOVIE. If you liked Run Lola Run, Reservoir Dogs, Leon - The Professional, or Pulp Fiction, you WILL like this movie.
5 out of 5 from me.
Movie Review: The Saints' First Fan
Summary: 5 Stars
Dark humor, spiritual "symbology," and surprise twists make this movie one of my favorite movies. Sean Patrick Flannery and Norman Reedus play Irish Catholic twins who are called by God to kill evil men. When the twins massacre members of the Russian and Italian mobs, FBI Agent Paul Smecker (Dafoe) is called in to investigate.If you like CSI for its investigative talents, you'll love the criminal aspects of this movie. The twins, later called the "Saints," are both very good at covering their tracks and leaving no evidence behind. Smecker is better, an FBI agent who knows and loves his work.
This is director Troy Duffy's first movie, and as such sometimes the filmmaking is a little amateur. However, there are many scenes that are very well done, including tricky camera work that looks frankly awesome, neat special effects for such a low budget, and passion for getting the scene down perfectly.
I may be a little biased, however. I've met Mr. Duffy and the members of his band (he plays blues-esque rock), and he signed my copy of this movie "You are my first fans!" I'm anxiously looking forward to the sequal - Boondock Saints II - All Saints Day.
Movie Review: Stupid people.
Summary: 5 Stars
Take the movie for what it is worth. There are too many people that think they are professional critics. Do you really watch for editing techniques, directing skills, and how well a plot makes sense? Especially if you are so entertained by the movie. I give no respect to anyone that gave this one star. If you didn't like it, say "I really didn't like it. Maybe you will." Just because you think you are a critic and know what a good movie is, you don't... face it. Just because you watch a lot of movies, cause you don't have a life, doesn't mean you have the ability to rate a movie.
I really like this movie, and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to watch a badass movie. I'm not Irish at all.. but after watching this movie, I wanted to be. They are such badasses in the movie that I want to be Irish and be a badass like them. This movie is no different than any Death Wish movie, so screw you people that say that the plot doesn't make any sense. My rating is for what I feel about the movie. I am going to school for directing and I feel as though this movie was very well done for an Indie film. Nicely done... great movie.
Movie Review: What a movie!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie at the suggestion of a friend... kept putting it off because the premise sounded like $#!te. Finally, one afternoon, I had no more excuses.... put the movie in the dvd player and within minutes, I was hooked.
This movie deals in shades of red and gray... like a Tarantino movie, the gore is over the top - the ethical strokes are also painted with a HUGE brush... but that just makes it easier to talk about (Inductive vs. Deductive). This movie was great as entertainment, but the moral issues it addresses were phenomonal - and I loved the bit about Il Duce!!
If you don't know much about this movie - go get it and watch, without the Cliff's Notes to ruin the punch lines for you. If during the middle, you find you don't like it... stop the movie and give it to a more adventurous friend :) Either way.. you can't go wrong.
BTW - I in no way condone or suggest vigilantism.... but then God has never counselled me personally regarding the matter!
I rate this as an absolutely must see! I wish I had seen this movie before I had seen Dogma...
All the best,
Jay