The Boondock Saints (1999)

Extremely underrated film that deserves to be checked out. If you are a Willam Dafoe fan you'll like him in this movie and I highly recommend this movie if you want some good entertainment. I would skip the sequel though. The film revolves around two brothers who want to did the world of evil while being inspired through they're faith. I think the film has some strong moments and some not so great moments but is at least worth one watch to see how this movie became such a cult classic.

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.

NOTHING NOT ALREADY IN THE DESCRIPTION.This movie had the opportunity to really be good. But then the initial premise was over in the first 30 minutes of the film, and it tried to become something else. And the further along it went, the further away from a good film it got. The opening sequences start with all the potential for a story line that could draw in the viewers, provide connectable characters, and entice with suspenseful action. All that ends when the brothers turn themselves in. After that, it takes a turn and tries to become something else, and moves from plausible possible to ridiculously impossible. And, after that; just crazy unbelievable. The further along I watched, the more I caught myself saying "What?". Even Dafoe's character moves from a serious undertaking to becoming a cliché. And then ending... once again, it tries to become something it's not; a commentary on society. If not for the ending, I likely would not be writing this. It took this film from unbelievable present day fantasy to just irritating; don't provide your audience with a movie that steps away from reality for the sake of entertainment, and then try to make them contemplate the ills of mankind... Revolver is a better film in its efforts to twist the viewer into thinking.Someone could take the first 30 minutes of this film and make it a basis for a good action story. Its okay to watch but it's more fantastical than anything. But do so forewarned...

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.