The Boondock Saints
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Movie Reviews of The Boondock Saints
Movie Review: "...The Blood of the Wicked Shall Flow Like a River..."
Summary: 5 Stars
If you like vigilante flicks, then this one is for you!
Two Irish brothers, Connor and Murphy, receive a calling from God inspiring them to go out and kill all the criminal scum in Beantown. They start with the Russian Mob and then move on to the Italian Mob, killing dozens in bloody, spectacular fashion. An FBI agent, played by Willem Dafoe, investigates the killings and developes an affinity for the vigilantes.
This film may not be for everyone: Liberal "revenge is bad" types might pull their hair out watching this flick, even though all of the vigilante's victims are White and the FBI agent, portrayed sympathetically, is not of the majority's sexual orientation.
All in all, this is a very satisfying film with an ending that leaves open the possibility of a "Boondock Saints II." It would be great in they made a sequel where the Saints take on the Bloods and the Crips.
Don't rent this one - BUY IT! It's a keeper, the kind of movie you will want to see again and again!
"...and they shall spread their blackened wings and be the vengeful striking hammer of God..."
Movie Review: perhaps Dafoe's greatest performance...
Summary: 5 Stars
There are powerful movies that you can watch maybe twice a year (Gladiator, The Patriot) and then there are powerful movies that you can watch bi-weekly, The Boondock Saints being the latter of the two. Be thankful for DVD, as any lowly VHS copy of this movie would have been worn out months ago. As it is, this is one of the coolest movies made, and as is typical in hollywood, also one of the most unheard of movies around. Slowly, I have found, this is changing, and word is officially out that BDS has the goods: Dafoe gives an absolute career-high performance as Smecker, a list of other lesser-known but well chosen actors (including none-other than Ron Jeremy) and a amazing surprise first role for David Del Rocco, who I hear has never even been formally trained. You will watch this movie initially and be blown away, and each subsequent time look forward to "that scene where..." which turns out to be EVERY scene! The style, cinematography, and music are all first rate and well-chosen. Duffy has made a masterpiece and I hope he will only follow in the footsteps of cutting edge directors like Tarantino and Richie.Movie Review: The Best movie of all times
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't know of many people who have seen this movie, I didn't even see it until a few months ago. A friend of mine brought it with him to college. The first time I saw this movie I was floored. I never blinked for fear I would miss something good. From start to finish this movie is a masterpiece beyond compair. it's hard to explain the movie without giving anything away, but here goes:These two Irish-American Borthers defend their home from the Mob. They are haled as heros for saving there neigborhood and have an epiphine, (they could stop all the mobsters in Boston.) While they are cleaning up the streets an FBI agent is on their trail and going through some moral issues (if what they are doing is wrong why do I feel bad about trying to jail them?) The story reaches an amazing conclusion that I would never want to give away.
For anyone who thinks this just some shoot-em up type of movie they are wrong. It has a story about a thought that every free thinking person has thought about but are to scared to ever admit. It will be a long time before there will ever be a movie that will top this one.
Movie Review: not groundbreaking, but definitely memorable
Summary: 5 Stars
for the reviewers who did not like the film, i say thay have no taste in film- or their expectations are too high. the boondock saints is not supposed to be this amazing film, but a quirky snippet of what happens when two brothers go against the russian mob to further adopt a principle of bringing those- who otherwise might not see it- to justice. the concept of taking the law into ones own hands certainly isn't new, but how this is achieved is not through the ultimate bad ass and flashy effects, but through comical, amateurish attempts that make for fun violence.
the characters are excellent. the brothers may not portray a poignant relationship between siblings, but their spats and love for on another are realistic. the detective? "there was a fire fight!" what a performance and i have to say one of the oddest characters i've ever seen in a film and liked. his character alone makes boondock saints worth a look.
my friend saw the movie once when it was first released. she was so excited when she found it in a best buy a few months ago- this movie must have made some impression
Movie Review: Not even my kind of movie...
Summary: 5 Stars
Upon receiving a recommendation for this movie, i was quite skeptical. I've never been a fan of movies with any remote relegious presence, and i've always HATED movies inwhich vigilante justice is a part of the plot. But for some reason, i LOVED Boondock Saints.The acting is great on all parts, but Willem Dafoe is clearly the star of this movie. If you thought you were a fan before, you will fall head-over-heels in love with Dafoe in this role. His portrail of a gay, and very intellegent cop is both believeable and entertaining at the same time.
In terms of style, Boondock Saints is surprisingly well filmed, and concieved. For instance, they never show the crimes as the saints commit them, they're showed as Dafoe unravels them from the crime scene. Towards the end, in a moment of conceptual genuis, Dafoe apperes next to the saints, them actually shooting, Dafoe reinacting the scene for co workers.
Boondock Saints is sure to surprise audiences at how widly well recieved it is sure to be. After a few more viewings, i could see this becoming one of my favorite movies.