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A cult phenomenon returns with The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. The vigilante MacManus brothers (Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus, reprising their roles from the first movie) have retired to Ireland, but a copycat killing of a Boston priest brings them back to dish out their unique brand of quasi-spiritual justice. The story line doesn't differ much from the first movie; the brothers have a new sidekick (Clifton Collins Jr., Capote) and a new pursuer, FBI agent Eunice Bloom (Julie Benz of Dexter, striving to take the place of Willem Dafoe from the original), but it's basically a series of shootouts in which the brothers pop up "unexpectedly" and blast a bunch of cartoonish criminals to pieces. The Boondock Saints was not a good movie, but it had a weird, unique energy--you couldn't tell if the movie took itself so seriously that it was ludicrous or if it was mocking itself while reveling in its absurd extravagances. All Saints Day has the same ridiculous swagger and baroque macho dialogue, but this time the spark is missing (with the exception of Collins, who brings all his dependable live-wire energy). Some cult fans will be disappointed, but others will still find things to enjoy. Also featuring Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (reprising his role as the elder MacManus), Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club), and Peter Fonda (Easy Rider). --Bret Fetzer
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The MacManus brothers are living a quiet life in Ireland with their father, but when they learn their beloved priest has been killed by mob forces, the duo return to Boston to bring justice to those responsible.
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The MacManus brothers are living a quiet life in Ireland with their father, but when they learn their beloved priest has been killed by mob forces, the duo return to Boston to bring justice to those responsible.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
One of my favourite movies ever is Troy Duffys Boondock Saints .... the fantastic movie of 2 vigilante brothers that decide Evil cant go by unpunished .. The first took a very long time to actually get released but it did .... and even though it was slated by critics.. it became a cult classic!
I watched Boondock 1 just over year ago and was blown away, being a massive fan of vililante movies and from personal beliefs this movie spoke to me and i must have watched over 20 odd times... so imagine my excitement when I heard Boondock Saints 2 All Saints Day was being released!
With 3 times the budget and nearly the entire cast from the first moviw I couldnt wait ... and I have just watched it.
As a sequel Boondock 2 is brilliant... After the events of the first movie the Brothers are in Ireland laying low.. that is until a priest is murdered back in Boston and it is made to look like they did it ! .. and to quote El Duche "there is just one problem with there little plan ... It Worked" .. The Saints make there way back to Boston to finsh what they started 10 years ago. Not knowing who or why someone has led them out of hiding the Saints hit back at Yakavetta family and the rest of Bostons Scum.
The hapless police force are put back the case but this time they are more concerened with the fact they not only know who the saints are but aided and abetted 10 years ago, there problems grow even more when a FBI agent Eunice Bloom arrives on the scene .. hot on the trail of 2 vigilante brothers who are resposible for deaths of 22 Mobsters.
Boondock 2 ... is a very tongue in cheek viglante movie, all the ingredients are there that made the first so good, the brothers again played by the brilliant Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus are on top form, with very funny banter and OTT action scenes they are just as much fun to watch on screen.
I loved every minute of Boondock 2 ....... is saying this I can see that this film is not for everyone, critics will hate it as they did the first and as with the first there wil be lots of people who dont get what these movies are trying to say .
I for one love them both and cant wait for Boondock Saints 3 ..... please though Mr Duffy don't leave it 10 years this time!
In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti.
I watched Boondock 1 just over year ago and was blown away, being a massive fan of vililante movies and from personal beliefs this movie spoke to me and i must have watched over 20 odd times... so imagine my excitement when I heard Boondock Saints 2 All Saints Day was being released!
With 3 times the budget and nearly the entire cast from the first moviw I couldnt wait ... and I have just watched it.
As a sequel Boondock 2 is brilliant... After the events of the first movie the Brothers are in Ireland laying low.. that is until a priest is murdered back in Boston and it is made to look like they did it ! .. and to quote El Duche "there is just one problem with there little plan ... It Worked" .. The Saints make there way back to Boston to finsh what they started 10 years ago. Not knowing who or why someone has led them out of hiding the Saints hit back at Yakavetta family and the rest of Bostons Scum.
The hapless police force are put back the case but this time they are more concerened with the fact they not only know who the saints are but aided and abetted 10 years ago, there problems grow even more when a FBI agent Eunice Bloom arrives on the scene .. hot on the trail of 2 vigilante brothers who are resposible for deaths of 22 Mobsters.
Boondock 2 ... is a very tongue in cheek viglante movie, all the ingredients are there that made the first so good, the brothers again played by the brilliant Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus are on top form, with very funny banter and OTT action scenes they are just as much fun to watch on screen.
I loved every minute of Boondock 2 ....... is saying this I can see that this film is not for everyone, critics will hate it as they did the first and as with the first there wil be lots of people who dont get what these movies are trying to say .
I for one love them both and cant wait for Boondock Saints 3 ..... please though Mr Duffy don't leave it 10 years this time!
In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I absolutely adored the 'B' movie classic original and unfortunately think that this has become a victim of it's own popularity. The absence of Willem Defoe is a major downfall. His quirky manic portrayal of a disillusioned FBI agent was as good, in my opinion, as Christopher Walken's watch scene in Pulp Fiction. I missed him, a lot. It always seemed a little too over produced and not as earthy or gritty as the original. The outrageous accents seemed stretched and manufactured this time and being a total male chauvinist pig the female input was laboured. Perhaps I became an unwilling victim in my admiration for the aims of the main characters and just felt a little let down by this production. Maybe I just want more wanton graphic violence mixed with natural unforced humour? To sum up I'm really disappointed in myself leaving this review and would hate it to turn someone off the original. Then again I'll still buy the third installment!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I nearly agree with all the other reviews but kept remembering that I really did enjoy this. I like so many others think Boondock 1 is a gem of a masterpiece and have seen in countless times. It too had its faults like accents so bad Russel Crowe could have done better, but they are much improved this time round. I too thought the stereotype image of Ireland being stuck in the 19th century a bit twee, but as my family hail from there it is not too far off the mark (my cousin drives to the shops on a tractor- it is 4 miles etc). The plot is light but not weak and the soundtrack is thumping which as ever is perfect for a shoot em up with a bit of moral superiority on the side.
Julie Benz does a really good job of filling Willem Dafoes shoes, but could never have hoped to top it, his cross dressing and hard man gay cop persona was just too brilliant to be eclipsed. The violence is spot on and I like the way they intermingle past events with the future as in # 1.
There is the usual humour but most of all I felt it was an homage to the first film and did take the story some way further, but all in all it was just ruddy enjoyable. You have to see Bonndock 1 before you watch this as it will not stand up on its own, and while is has left a number 3 possibility firmly open, I for one don't mind as I wish all the best to Troy Duffy and particularly admire the actors who all agreeed to the remake yonks ago when he was strapped for cash. Also nice to see that real fans played the crowd scene as they could not afford the extras.
Julie Benz does a really good job of filling Willem Dafoes shoes, but could never have hoped to top it, his cross dressing and hard man gay cop persona was just too brilliant to be eclipsed. The violence is spot on and I like the way they intermingle past events with the future as in # 1.
There is the usual humour but most of all I felt it was an homage to the first film and did take the story some way further, but all in all it was just ruddy enjoyable. You have to see Bonndock 1 before you watch this as it will not stand up on its own, and while is has left a number 3 possibility firmly open, I for one don't mind as I wish all the best to Troy Duffy and particularly admire the actors who all agreeed to the remake yonks ago when he was strapped for cash. Also nice to see that real fans played the crowd scene as they could not afford the extras.
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