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Summary: Tarentino Lite
Review: This film is an obvious Tarentino-wannabe, which tries to be "hip" but fails miserably...from the corny attempts at humor (which more often than not are composed of outdated, groan-inducing ethnic stereotypes) to the completely implausible, hole-riddled "plot". A movie which has been done many times before with much better results, "Boondock Saints" deserves a miss. Its only redeeming quality is...wait, there are none, I should've given it one star. Trash.
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Summary: New concept? No. Great Movie? God yes!
Review: Correct me if I'm wrong, please. This movie isn't anything "new". That being said, I personally consider it to be one of the top 3 guy films of all time. Period. I have never seen a movie to match it. I loved Snatch and Pulp Fiction, Resevior Dogs and Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels. Don't get me wrong, all great movies. All worthy of a five star rating. However, when compared to the Boondock Saints...I'm afraid they just don't hold a candle. I would reccomnd this movie to anyone over the age of 13. I would reccomend it to everyone, except they do have a tendency towards swearing, you may have noticed. Again, 5...nay 6 stars for this truly amazing movie.
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Summary: A favorite
Review: connor and murphy are good catholic boys that seem to get in an awful lot of trouble -well, scrapes (opening with a scene of them brawling with a new employee at their work - that the audience just wants to knock out as well). All relatively mild until the day they piss off the russian mofia and kill two would be killers. and get away with it. the brothers, then realizing how lucrative the killing of evil men can be (as well as morally just and right) begin a killing spree with their lack witted accomplice & friend, rocco - the funny man. enter il duce, the most feared killer of men in the world, just parolled from a foreign prison by the city's bad guys to kill connor and murphy. interspursed with scenes of willam dafoe as a smart fed working to catch them with the local cops- but himself caught up in the idea of their very direct justice.
This movie is appealing on many levels. The love between the brothers and their shorthand with each other is sincere as is their loyalty to those they consider theirs. it holds the movie together. The comedy is in almost every scene - even during a murder scene there are times when the brothers are arguing that I just wanted to laugh at the honesty in the relationship.
The extras on this DVD (the scene where they receive a phone call from their mother especially - both men have spectacular butts and the scene is really funny) is worth the price of the dvd.
Rating: 
Summary: honestly, i wish i could give it four and a half stars.
Review: I just watched "Boondock Saints" a day ago. After the first viewing, I proceeded to watch it two more times.It's that good. The dialogue is witty and brilliant, and the humor is well-executed. I adored the two main characters as well-- the Irish brothers by the name of Connor and Murphy. They were charismatic but balanced and you could not help but root for these good men. Yes, the movie failed to address the conflicts surrounding the brothers' belief in killing all evil. There are far more complexities to the issue, yet the movie didn't explore the depths of the situation. However! I have no complaints, because honestly, the movie was INCREDIBLY refreshing. It was an adrenaline-trip, and like I mentioned before, you can't help but like the two brothers. Also, I see how it is compared to "Pulp Fiction," but I really don't see how the similarities can work against this film. "The Boondock Saints" has a personality of its own. In fact, I admired how well it handled the relationships between men and brothers. It was just awesome to see a film in which characters are not conflicted but rather definite of their goals (no matter how misguieded they may seem to the audience). So yes-- it's probably not a very realistic movie, but the movie goes in and ends as pure entertainment with just enough "thinking" thrown in to keep me engaged. After all, there is only so much violence and explosion can do. All I really want to say is: See it. However, see it with an open mind and don't try to find the answers of the world in the movie. It's a fun, stylish movie, and the movie's intentions to entertain the audience and throw some questions out there are fulfilled.
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Summary: Stellar performances for so many...
Review: I have always been a fan of Dafoe and he doesn't disappoint in this film either. The language is "true to life" but horrible nonetheless. The action scenes and direction reflect the true talent of the actors and the directorial/editorial staff regardless of the budget for the film. Solid storyline with plenty of ethical and moral questions left to be answered, make this a "must see" movie.
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Summary: now this is the stuff of great action films!
Review: I kept hearing things about this movie while in college and finally got around to watching my friend's copy. Wow. The cult status this thing enjoys is richly deserved. It has it all, it's funny, violent, engaging and dramatic. Dafoe is great as always as a gay FBI agent on the trail of Reedus and Flanery who are 2 Irish brothers sick of the crime and evil they have to endure everyday. They decide to strike back, and they do it with a vengeance. Alternately hilarious and thrilling; this movie does what big Hollywood action movies try and fail to do so often. Boondock Saints is clever, visceral and does not contain a dull moment. Plus Billy Connolly enjoys his best part since "Head of the Class". This is one not to be missed by anyone who likes action movies that are a little smarter than the usual garbage cranked out every year.
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Summary: What a great film!!!!
Review: Connor ( Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy ( Norman Redus) McManus are two fraternal twin brothers that are highly religious and are basically thought of as saints. However, thou shall not kill is the only commandment that they cannot keep. When a sadistic Russian mob starts to force its way into their South Irish Boston neighborhood, they know what they have to do. They set out to rid the streets of every gangster, criminal, and lowlife. In their eyes they are serving God's vengenance. As the bodycount rises, they become local heroes to the world around them. Paul Smecker( Willem Dafoe) is a gay FBI agent who is assigned to the case. While he agrees with the McManus brothers are doing, Paul is forced to do his job. He must now use his extremely unorthodox and brilliant methods of investigation to bring the Mcmanus brothers down. Before I watched this film, I was very skeptical because the movie came straight to video. However, "Boondock Saints" turned out to be one of the best films I have ever seen. If I had to describe the film, I would classify it as a modern day morality tale that is driven by vengenance and determination. The film features an outstanding mix of comedy and intense action. There are moments in the film when you will be laughing your head off. The dialogue in this film is first rate. There are other moments in the film however, where you will be shocked at the countless violence. The shoot out scenes are extremely well done. Perhaps one of the best things about the film, is the creativity that the McManus brothers use for some of their kills. The performances given in this film are suprisingly good!! Sean Patrick Flannery and Norman Reedus are outstanding as the McManus brothers. However, the best performance of the movie hands down goes to Willem Dafoe as Paul Smecker. It is the best performance of his career in my opinion. Watching Paul work is very entertaining. His methods are unorthodox, intelligent, and entertaining! Overall, "Boondock Saints" is a great film. It features an excellent mix of comedy and action, the gunplay in this film is first rate, and the performances given from the actors involved could not have been better. The DVD is very affordable and has commentary by writer and director Troy Duffy, deleted scenes, and outtakes. The presentation of the film is also excellent and delivers top notch picture and sound quality.
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Summary: Must See
Review: The best low budget action film ever! A must see for years to come.
Rating:
Summary: Wow...just wow
Review: Boondock Saints is a nonstop action/comedy that will keep you glued to the screen! Many of the reviews here haven't talked about the plot too much, and there is a very good reason for it. Talking even a little about the plot starts to give away the story. The gist of it is that two Irish brothers start killing off all of the evil people in Boston because they believe that it was a mission sent to them by God. Yes, it does sound pretty corny, I know that's what I thought when I first heard the plot, but believe me, it's not as strange as it appears to be. This movie was made in such a way that the viewer can think and draw their own conclusions about controversial issues, such as the brothers' "holy mission". Meanwhile, a very gay FBI agent (Dafoe) is following the brothers' murders, while questioning himself about the morality of the brothers. The lines in this movie are very memorable, and very funny. The comedy helps balance the seriousness of the movie, which makes the movie VERY addicting. I watched it for the first time yesterday, but then I just HAD to watch it again. There is a lot of violence in this movie (obviously) and some strong language, but if this doesn't bother you, this movie will quickly become a classic in your home. The actors Sean Flannery and Norman Reedus, who play the brothers, have such chemistry on camera that it actually seemed like they were brothers. Flannery and Reedus didn't even seem to be acting, they truly seemed to be brothers. I almost forgot to mention the music! This movie has some of the best music I have ever heard, but unfortunately, the soundtrack was never released. The music really helps to set the different moods in the movie, and it would be severly lacking without the spectacular music. The most important thing about this movie (in my opinion) is what format to buy it on. Buy the DVD, it has the greatest deleted scenes, (the mother's call one is especially funny) and you do need one of the deleted scenes to explain part of the movie better. The music on the main menu is awesome, and I believe that is the only time that the song plays in the movie. Believe me, this movie isn't a cult classic for nothing. It's worth every penny of the price, which isn't too much for a DVD, and you will love it! Watching the movie made me want to buy the merchandise and make the website my homepage. I can't explain it, but there's something about this movie that I love. Honestly, I'm not really into these kinds of movies, but this one was different. It's worth every penny.
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Summary: Excellent movie - lots of fun
Review: Good plot, good action, non-Hollywood ending. Look forward to watching it many times over the years.
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