The Boondock Saints
Indican Pictures | Release Date: January 21, 2000
7.7
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mojosuaveOct 29, 2003
Seriously, someone even said that this was the best movie they have ever seen????? I?m sorry, but this movie is just plain stupid. The pseudo religious undercurrents are on par with those in Arnolds end of days if not worse...... just cus Seriously, someone even said that this was the best movie they have ever seen????? I?m sorry, but this movie is just plain stupid. The pseudo religious undercurrents are on par with those in Arnolds end of days if not worse...... just cus they pray after they kill in no way illustrates how these tards are supposed to be acting out of faith or how their faith justifies the killing. How is it that in this day and age people still sympathize with characters, and yes we ARE supposed to sympathize with this duo of beer guzzling Irish vigilantes, that take justice in their own hands in the name of religion, all the while suicide bombers kill for the exact same reason????? Maybe it's because the characters in the movies are killing in the name of the RIGHT god and not for a dangerous foreign one. The unforgivable stupidity of the movie aside; there is not an original idea in the direction and despite Defoes, admittedly funny, depiction of a gay bashing homosexual cop, the acting is just plain bad........ I'm sorry, but this is a horrendous movie.… Expand
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Nesbitt10Dec 6, 2012
To this very day, the quintessential exemplification of a cult classic. There is no in-between on this one, either you love it or hate it. Absolutely void of content and substance with style to spare. Side step this one unless you findTo this very day, the quintessential exemplification of a cult classic. There is no in-between on this one, either you love it or hate it. Absolutely void of content and substance with style to spare. Side step this one unless you find non-sensical violence, Ron Jeremy, and William Dafoe in drag captivating.… Expand
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RaulSJun 20, 2007
Stupid. The movie is PULP FICTION, but without the irony. Nothing I love more than violence and making fun of the gays, but this movie was neither stylish nor funny. Speaking of gays, this movie is very gay, just like 300. The movie is Stupid. The movie is PULP FICTION, but without the irony. Nothing I love more than violence and making fun of the gays, but this movie was neither stylish nor funny. Speaking of gays, this movie is very gay, just like 300. The movie is packed full of slow motion shots of crosses, people getting shot, and two main characters being "bad ass"-- basically, its jack-off fodder for straight guys who still make BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN jokes, think Linkin Park is deep, and probably watch very violent pornography. If you think this movie is … Expand
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JonMSep 4, 2009
The fact that this movie is considered a cult-classic is not indicative of quality, but indicative of how easily impressed people are. The violence doesn't bother me nearly as much as the quasi-spiritual leanings of the protagonists, The fact that this movie is considered a cult-classic is not indicative of quality, but indicative of how easily impressed people are. The violence doesn't bother me nearly as much as the quasi-spiritual leanings of the protagonists, which are completely laughable. "God has told me to kill you" may sound cool to a 12 year old, but anyone above that age should know better. Avoid this P.O.S. at all costs.… Expand
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KonradTJul 28, 2009
People who say this movie is better than a 5 don't know what a good movie is. DaFoe's over the top annoying attitude coupled with two Irish immigrant bums who think they hear a voice telling them to kill people is NOT a cult People who say this movie is better than a 5 don't know what a good movie is. DaFoe's over the top annoying attitude coupled with two Irish immigrant bums who think they hear a voice telling them to kill people is NOT a cult classic, NEVER will be, and most importantly.. is not a good movie.… Expand
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YoursTrulyNov 12, 2012
Insulting.
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DaniU.Jan 12, 2007
It was mildly entertaining but it didn't make any sense, and it seems that Duffy was torn between wanting to make a serious societal critique and an inane comedy / action movie parody, so he ended up doing neither very well. The two It was mildly entertaining but it didn't make any sense, and it seems that Duffy was torn between wanting to make a serious societal critique and an inane comedy / action movie parody, so he ended up doing neither very well. The two leads were quite charismatic, but they didn't have enough screen time, most of the movie having been taken over by stupid dialogue between Dafoe in his worst performance ever and the rest of the police department. Please, enough with the bagel jokes! They weren't funny the first time, let alone the tenth! Dafoe's character is just as waffling as the rest of the movie: the character alternates between being a genius if eccentric detective and a loser who is just as confused as the rest of his bumbling police force. The whole movie and almost all of the characters seem as if they were directed by two competing directors, each taking random sceens.… Expand
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GrothosFeb 2, 2011
The Boondock Saints received such a bad rating for 3 reasons.
-1 The Narrative Story-
Though this movie had plenty of interesting and fun action, the main story is an unoriginal knock off to say the least. 2 brothers fighting criminals in notThe Boondock Saints received such a bad rating for 3 reasons.
-1 The Narrative Story-
Though this movie had plenty of interesting and fun action, the main story is an unoriginal knock off to say the least. 2 brothers fighting criminals in not so legal ways is hardly original. But the saddest part was that lack of quality that went with it. I would find a more quality series of events in a Punisher comic book. -2 Lack of theme-
Though the statement they make makes you relate, it carries hardly any philosophical value. They could have easily surrounded the story with ideas on justice or some other often questioned value.
-3 The smut- The language is horrendous, and the jokes mostly were vary perverted. Though quite funny in an immature way, I personally would rather watch some quality jokes. Not Youtube. Overall this movie aint that bad if you dont care about story or theme, and like dirty humor, violence etc.… Expand
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BradyHSep 7, 2009
This movie entertained me the first time I watched it when I was young. It has failed to do so again.
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AntonioE.Sep 5, 2005
One of the worst movies I have ever had the displeasure of seeing.
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SeamusS.Jan 23, 2006
An absoloutly terrible movie comming from a new generation of filmmakers influenced by Guy Ritchie and Quinten Terentino movies, out to make stylized action flicks with no soul (not to mention no redieming factors i cantspell). It's a An absoloutly terrible movie comming from a new generation of filmmakers influenced by Guy Ritchie and Quinten Terentino movies, out to make stylized action flicks with no soul (not to mention no redieming factors i cantspell). It's a messy flash of stylized "cool" action scenes slurred together with some forced "Hip" Dilolouge with FUCK thrown in alot, amounting to a terribly embaressing movie that makes me feel ashamed to be Irish.… Expand
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SpikeN.Mar 14, 2007
Easily the stupidest movie I have ever seen. Among the laziest writing technique knows- the juxtaposition- finds newer, higher, stupider levels in this movie. There are religious self-styled assassains, the tough homosexual detective who Easily the stupidest movie I have ever seen. Among the laziest writing technique knows- the juxtaposition- finds newer, higher, stupider levels in this movie. There are religious self-styled assassains, the tough homosexual detective who berates his partner by calling him "faggot." Ugh, it gets worse: the would-be anti-heroes pray before killing. Cool! And even worse: gunshot wounds are treated with a clothes iron- apparently severe trauma can be fixed in the same manner as wrinkled khakis. Almost all the characters in this movie are "bad tv" stereotypes, and that's an insult to bad tv. The plot is laden with silly psudo-Freudian musings and about the shallowest philosophy you are bound to encounter this side of the Matrix. The fight scenes are garbage- slowmotion, undercranked predictable nonsense coreographed to a hot rock score. A trainwreck of a movie. I wish there were negative scores.… Expand
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DougOSep 9, 2009
One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Style over substance is fine by me, I can enjoy stupid movies with good eye-candy (300, Sky Captain, Matrix sequels). But this movie doesn't even do the "style" right. Willem is oneo f the One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Style over substance is fine by me, I can enjoy stupid movies with good eye-candy (300, Sky Captain, Matrix sequels). But this movie doesn't even do the "style" right. Willem is oneo f the most annoying characters I've ever seen or heard. And what' up wit the old guy. Throughout the whole movie they hype him up to be a badass mofo, and when he finally gets out, he empties 6 pistols from across a 1 lane street and only manages to hit a guy's finger by accident. Terrible story, terrible action, and pseudo-religious jargon to make it sound "deep". The same people who like this movie are probably the same people who discuss the "philosophy" whether the Matrix and Digimon are real.… Expand
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KidA.Jul 13, 2006
I hate this movie. I hate it so much. Damn Troy Duffy for making such a retarded catastrophe of a film.
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MikeG.Jan 28, 2007
An absolute waste-product of a movie. Vapid and extremely amateurish, there is not a positive word I can muster. When I look at the cult popularity of this film, all I can do to keep myself calm is take note of the fact that most of the An absolute waste-product of a movie. Vapid and extremely amateurish, there is not a positive word I can muster. When I look at the cult popularity of this film, all I can do to keep myself calm is take note of the fact that most of the people who enjoy it were born after 1987. Troy Duffy, the so-called director, is a ego-maniacal hack obsessed with violence while having absolutely nothing to say about it intellectually. And yes, I'm sorry but if you're going to make a film that explicitly deals with religion and violence - you had better bring a brain. Watch the maddening documentary "Overnight" for undeniable evidence of Duffy's bloated sense of self.… Expand
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GeoffC.Jun 9, 2007
Horrible. One of the worst movies I've ever seen. A stinker all the way, and probably the most overrated "cult" film of all time. 110 minutes of my life stolen.
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JoshHAug 25, 2009
I give it a one star because it's actually helpful in telling whether or not the person you watch it with is a total film idiot or not. or just an idiot.
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ByronD.Dec 6, 2005
One of the most ridiculous storylines ever written. So predictable I joked about the ending, and was right! The characterizations are more like charicatures. The Cop is so horribly written I was offended. Also the main characters are One of the most ridiculous storylines ever written. So predictable I joked about the ending, and was right! The characterizations are more like charicatures. The Cop is so horribly written I was offended. Also the main characters are completely and utterly insane, murdering people completely outside of the law and with no basis for their "moral war" as they are as bad, if not worse than the people they are attacking. Also incredibly confusing given it's jump around editing. The fights are well choreographed but the Matrix had already taken the top prize only a year prior. I laugh at this movie any time it is on. Please. Someone burn all copies of this piece of trash. I'm glad Troy Duffy got reamed by the Weinsteins.… Expand
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ChrisM.Feb 12, 2006
Most overrated picture ever made.
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SamH.Jun 25, 2006
What I can't understand about this movie is the following people explain it to me as if Troy Duffy was making a film that was a large parody almost with very under the radar humor to more or less make fun of the action genre, but I dont What I can't understand about this movie is the following people explain it to me as if Troy Duffy was making a film that was a large parody almost with very under the radar humor to more or less make fun of the action genre, but I dont think this film is that smart - stylized violence can be very effective but only when it is paired with a good plot I did like the way they intercutted death scenes with police scenes - i did not like Willem Dafoe's performance it almost seemed like her was trying to go for a Scarface type persona but jsut looks ridiculous… Expand
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PookYNov 16, 2007
I was originally planning on making the effort to write an inciteful review to explain exactly why I thought this movie sucked. But then, I realized that it sucked so bad that it simply was not worth the typing effort. I am going to leave it I was originally planning on making the effort to write an inciteful review to explain exactly why I thought this movie sucked. But then, I realized that it sucked so bad that it simply was not worth the typing effort. I am going to leave it at this really obvious statement; TROY DUFFY IS A COMPLETE AND TOTAL HACK OF A "DIRECTOR". Enuff said.… Expand
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AndrewP.Dec 18, 2006
This movie has absolutely no plot, gigantic loopholes and terrible acting. The script seems as if it was writen by a high school student, then acted out word for word by novice actors looking for a shot at the big time. Willem Dafoe overacts This movie has absolutely no plot, gigantic loopholes and terrible acting. The script seems as if it was writen by a high school student, then acted out word for word by novice actors looking for a shot at the big time. Willem Dafoe overacts as usual, playing a gay detective that exemplifies the homosexual stereotype as a completely flaming man. He dances around while investigating crime seens in an almost unbearable seen while sweat drips down his head. Every background actor gives off an amature aura as if they were plucked from the street to play the roll. The only respectable acting jobs done are by the two brothers and Rocco. The movie makes use of ridiculous stunts that mimic James Bond movies (ie. jumping off a 5 story building) however this can be overlooked because it is a cheesy B movie. On the otherhand, scenes where the "best assasin in the world" stands 10 yards away from the 3 main characters, unloads six handguns worth of bullets and only hits one of their hands make you question, how retarded can this get before I turn it off? If the best assasin can't take out three schmucks, then I'm James Bond. The story evolves basically because the three brothers get into a bar fight, then realize they enjoy kicking ass. So they go kick some more ass, then some more, then some more. The humor isn't funny, the action is mediocre and the acting is amateur. This movie is a waste of money, and even if your offered the chance to see it for free, it's a waste of time.… Expand
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CharlestheSixthSep 1, 2011
What a bad movie. Mix in terrible dialogue, a silly plot, stupid stereotypes, and action sequences so hackneyed that they are almost satirical, and what you get is Boondock Saints. I am a bit mystified by the cult following of this film. IWhat a bad movie. Mix in terrible dialogue, a silly plot, stupid stereotypes, and action sequences so hackneyed that they are almost satirical, and what you get is Boondock Saints. I am a bit mystified by the cult following of this film. I guess it has to do with the fact that this movie is an adolescent fantasy piece with all the sophistication that an adolescent mind could probably give it, and that appeals to the young, the immature, and the stupid. For everyone else, this movie is probably best avoided. Spend your time watching something that actually has something going for it.… Expand
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priggisshOct 27, 2013
This film is garbage. The archetype of low brow bro culture, cherished by men (boys) with descriptive vocabularies limited to word like "sick" and "tight". Puerile at best, offensive at worst. Save yourself the time/exhaustion and look elsewhere.
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HotelCentralJun 3, 2022
You can always tell when people don't know squat about law enforcement because the first thing they do is portray the FBI like egomaniacs and elitists who walk into a situation and treat the local PD like amateurs. In reality, the FBI getsYou can always tell when people don't know squat about law enforcement because the first thing they do is portray the FBI like egomaniacs and elitists who walk into a situation and treat the local PD like amateurs. In reality, the FBI gets nowhere without aid from local PD. And the truth is the FBI relies on some of the larger departments for resources the FBI lacks.… Expand
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