Rating: Summary: What do you want to do to Organized Crime? Review: When two Irish brothers living in South Boston loose their jobs at a meat packing plant on Saint Patricks Day the fun begins. When Russian mobsters try to muscle their neighborhood pub out of business, they take matters in to their own hands. One thing leads to another and soon they enlist the help of their friend Rocco a high strung Italian who works for "Papa Joe" an Italian Mafia Boss.One Incedent after another gives them further reasons to fight the mob. The whole time they are out doing "good deeds", FBI Agent Paul Smecker (Willem Defoe) cannot decide wether to catch them or help them out. This movie delivers on hit after another. I think it is destined to be a classic Action/Comedy.
Rating: Summary: It's all about style... Review: Before I give you my opinion on this movie, I have to preface it by saying that I am a huge fan of Sean Patrick Flanery. He's the reason I bought the movie. (I tried renting it, but it seems video stores were having trouble with people not returning this particular title.) He's the reason I watched it in the first place. I sat down to watch this movie with low expectations, because while I adore Sean, and think he's a talented actor, some of the films he's chosen to make are little... how shall I say this... different?!? OK, all of that said, here's my review... I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It was stylistic, darkly comic, angry, lighthearted, charming, brutal, violent, intelligent... I know, I know, those seem like a bunch of contradictions. They are. So was this film. Just one contradiction after another. You've read the plot synopsis by now, I'm sure. Two brothers believing they are called by God to rid the world, or at least Boston, of the scum walking around in human form, set out on their mission to exterminate them all. That, in and of itself, is a contradiction. Getting rid of the bad guys by killing them makes the McManus brothers better people how exactly? This is the same delima faced by Willem Dafoe's character - he was WONDERFUL, by the way... what a performance! - as the facts of each of the murders fall into place and it is discovered that the targets of these murders are 'bad guys' only. But I digress. Let's get to the root of things. The cast was great, plain and simple. Every one of them. I would have to say Willem Dafoe was my favorite, Sean Patrick was a close second (I'm a bit biased, but he really was good). And everyone else is tied for third. There was a startling lack of women in this movie. Like, aside from some extras in a few scenes, the news reporter, and the 'interviews' at the end, there weren't any. That's fine with me, because as a rule, I would say this is more of a guys' film anyway. My reason for that statement - and I didn't say it just get a rise out of the feminists of the world; after all I'm a woman, and I loved this movie - is that this an incredibly violent film. Lots, and I mean LOTS of blood and dying are involved. Ok, I know I got off the subject more than once. Sorry about that. I loved the style of this movie, the flashbacks and the reconstruction of the second to last major gun battle being my favorite parts. I thought the news reports, and interviews with the public were a nice touch. And there's a little surpise toward the end that I never saw coming... possibly because by then I was wrapped up in the story, and the action. If violence and language don't offend you, see this movie. Try it... You'll like it!
Rating: Summary: Boondock Kickass Review: This movie was awesome. Action packed from the beggining till the end. Humorous at points. I Recomend it
Rating: Summary: "Don't cross the road, if you can't get out of the kitchen." Review: Quite possibly the best action film to date. Boondock Saints mixes quality acting from veterans such as Willem DeFoe, with amazing breakthrough performances like that of David Della Rocca. In a time where directors are more worried about putting in quotes and phrases to get the oscar buzz, Troy Duffy throws together great scene after great scene, surprising the audience at every turn. A blend of comedy, drama and great action makes this a must see for everyone in the entire world. I have yet to meet someone that hasn't liked it. Every time I watch this movie I pick up something new that makes it that much better. Buy, do not rent, this movie. You will spend a fortune because you'll want to watch it over and over again.
Rating: Summary: American Outlaws Review: It's a real shame when a good movie dosen't become well known. This is a must see for anyone who is looking for a good story, great acting, action, adventure, imagination and originality. This one will make you think. Controversial. Great guy flick!
Rating: Summary: Great Review: I got this blind not knowing anything about it other than a trailer I saw for it. What a great surprise! A must see if for fans of Guy Ritchie, Robert Rodriguez, or Quentin Tarantino. This & "Shadow of the Vampire" show why Willem Dafoe is one of the best actors in the biz.
Rating: Summary: One of the most quotable emulatable movies ever Review: This movie is.. just cool. That's all there is to it. It's cool. The atmosphere is great, the action is great, the dialogue beats the hell out of most any other movie, and the premise is outstanding. Two Irish brothers take on the Mafia in Southie with a pair of silenced nines. The bad guys get theirs and the good guys are utterly badass. If you've never heard of it, that's not surprising.. but if you buy it (and you should), you and your friends will all watch it many times.
Rating: Summary: A film which every man of every faith can embrace! Review: It seems like the only way anyone hears about this movie, its either from fanatic word of mouth or from seeing it sitting in Blockbusters. Thats a shame, because this first outing by director Troy Duffy is an extremely cool film that deserves all the attention it can get. Sean Patrick Flannery and Norman Reedus play two good ole Irish Catholic boys in Boston, who one day get sick of the corruption in the city and begin a bloody crusade to wipe it out. Willem DaFoe plays the FBI agent hot on their trail, who is torn between bringing the mysterious vigilantes to justice, or joining their crusade. The film is, simply put, cool. Its one of the only movies that actually make going to church look cool. Don't be fooled by the description, however; this is not an action movie. Do not expect blazing gun battles with crazy angles and MTV like editing. This is a film about morality, doing what one thinks is right, and having codes of honour. It's about all those things, and how close they may sometimes get to walking the edge between good and evil. The two actors who play the Irish vigilantes are great in their roles, playing the boys not as superheroes, but as regular joes with a huge chip on their shoulder. A nice twist in the film is DaFoe's portrayel of the FBI agent, who also happens to be gay. He plays him as a great character without being tempted to dip into stereotypes. Great job by the versatile actor. This is definately a movie not to be missed. If you are fortunate to see this in your video store, take it out and enjoy.
Rating: Summary: no one can touch this Review: ok, i have seen alot of movies, my favorites being Braveheart..snatch...matrix....and half baked. but this movie is by far the best movie ever made. the way it shows the cops finding the bodies and guessing what happend, it is brilliant.if all movies got the same publicity, it would have won every award available. It was great.
Rating: Summary: One not to Miss Review: If you at all liked lock, stock, and two-smoking barrells, Snatch, The way of the Gun, and/or I went down. Then I would all but Guarantee you liking this movie. It doesn't get much better then this, a well thought-out plot, mixed with a nice stab at modern media and its influence and involvment. Pulp Fiction was childs' play to this british style actioneer. Enjoy.
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