The Boondock Saints
English
110 minutes, 1999
5 Stars
This is a hilarious action/comedy movie. The heroes are way
over the top, which is perfect for this genre. Irish twins Conner and Murphy
are sure they have heard the Word of God, and are out to rid the world of evil.
They turn themselves in after their first killing, only to be released as
heroes. Enter the openly gay FBI special agent who knows it's them, but who is
drawn to their side. The violence is gritty, but also laugh-out-loud funny.
Willem Dafoe stole every scene he was in. The language may be a bit rough for
some (maybe 85% of the dialog uses the Olde English word for plow in one form
or another) but the movie is worth the watch. As funny as it is, it also may
evoke some deep thoughts about crime and punishment and law and order.
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