Irish bothers Connor and Murphy (Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus) get an epiphany after killing in self defense....God wants them to rid the world of evil. So, using guns and religion as weapons, they systematically wage a war on those in society who use and abuse those considered weak. Why not start with the mobsters who control the city and brutalize those who stand in their way. Realizing that there is more to these deaths that meet the eye, a somewhat unconventional FBI Agent Paul Smecker (William Defoe) arrives on the scene with headphones (he listens to opera) and a dedication to catching these vigilantes, although he secretly desires to join the duo. Running from some who want to kill them, while trying to rid the world of those deemed less desirable, Connor and Murphy meet their match in a gray haired killer released to catch them. As the story unravels, there are gun fights, comedic bantering, but most of all there is a sense that these two Irish brothers are doing the very things that people desire to do themselves. Handing out justice...being the judge, the jury and the executioner appeals to most, even an FBI Agent whose hands are tied usually by the law. So while their methods may appear to be brutal, we justify the actions and find some sense of hope that there are still those that stand for what is right. They are doing what we have all longed to do and one point or another. And although we could debate is doing the wrong thing for the right reasons justify their actions (i.e., breaking the law...murder is murder), it was great just seeing two people take a stand for something that they believe in and this is what made this storyline so endearing.
This movie had everything that made it great......there is comedy, violence, creative twists, and great acting that only a truly brilliant and creative director could bring to life. My first thought was that this movie could have been directed by Tarentino (who I absolutely love) and I know that I will not be the last person to say that after seeing both of their works. In short, Duffy's "Boondock Saints" had the same atmosphere and edgy wit and humor that a Tarentino flick would have, only better!
Anyway, I had never heard of this movie before, but picked it up on the chance that it would be somewhat entertaining. I was right and ended up renting Part 2. Definitely see it if you haven't had the chance already. It's brilliant!
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