The Boondock Saints
The Boondock Saints
R | 22 January 1999 (USA)
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Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.

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Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.
ChanFamous I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.
Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review
Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
plargreg after hearing so much about this supposed "cult classic" after viewing it i absolutely hated it. Only william defoe was worth watching and he chewed the scenery like a maniac anywayTHIS MOVIE IS SO BAD! just go watch john wick or any other action movie because this one is so overrated i wanna jump off a bridge
classicsoncall Say what you will about Willem Dafoe, but he really puts himself out there for his craft. The gay scene with the Asian in bed and the one where he dresses in drag to go up against the Russian Mafia are just hilarious in a movie that's really not supposed to be. I also got a kick out of Smecker's (Dafoe) thoughtful ruminations while regarding a crime scene to the strains of some operatic aria while his detective cohorts can't make heads or tails of what they're investigating.The MacManus Brothers (Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus) have the words 'aequitas' and 'veritas' tattooed on their hands, the justice and truth they both search for as their personal honor requires taking on a mission from God. But these are no Blues Brothers, their mission is one of vengeance and retribution after Russian mobsters decide to take over their South Boston hangout. The brothers are aided in their quest by a maniacal numbers runner (David Della Rocco) who was set up by his own boss just to see how far he could get taking on the mob guys by himself.I have to admit, films like this are a guilty pleasure when it comes to bad guys taking out even worse guys on the pretense of providing a greater good. Paul Kersey and Dirty Harry did it all the time, so why not a couple of good old Irish boys in the tradition of Charles Bronson and Clint Eastwood. This is an offbeat gangster flick that doesn't have a lot of credibility going for it, but that's not what you sign up for with "The Boondock Saints". With this one, the hits just keep on coming.
A. Dudley What a perfectly quintessential and thoroughly enjoyable action flick. Yes, the film had its share of clichés(which there were plenty of), but it was all in the name of fun. Troy Duffey did an amazing job of incorporating great action scenes, wonderful characters, and a fun, easy to follow plot. Not only did the director triumph in his role, but Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flannery more than succeeded in getting the audience to fall in love with their characters within the first 5 minutes of the movie. As well as having two ridiculously endearing protagonists, the film also featured two supporting actors, William Dafoe and David Della Rocco, who were incredibly eccentric, original, and an absolute joy to watch. All in all, Boondock Saints was simply an amazingly fun-filled film.
Andrew Stephenson I have watched The Boondock Saints many times and each time it just gets better and better.Norman Reedus does a phenomenal job playing Murphy MacManus. Norman Reedus fits the physical appearance and the acting skill to pull off such a masterful job. Sean Patrick Flanery also does a phenomenal job playing Connor MacManus. Such an intense actor, who just shoots off amazing vibes as Connor.Pro: The film itself is quite well shot, with surprising twists at every corner. Bullets spraying in the past, present, and even more in the future! A movie that keeps the heart racing.Con: I can't think of one to be quite honest.