The Boondock Saints is a crime thriller written and directed by Troy Duffy. The film stars Sean Patrick Fanery and Norman Reedus as Catholic Irish American Fraternal Twins, Conner and Murphy MacManus, who become vigilantes after killing two members of the Russian Mafia in self-defense. After a "message from God", the brothers, together with their friend David Della Rocco, set out to rid their home city of Boston Massachusetts of crime and evil; all the while being pursued by Special Agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe).
I have to say from the off that this is one of my favourite films of all time. It has everything any cold blooded male would want and I'm sure could be enjoyed by our female readers also, if simply for the wealth of hilarious characters and situations throughout. Action, adventure, drama and a whole lot of laughs are thrown into the pot here.
Willem Defoe is his usual brilliant self and there is even a cameo from none other than the king of comedy, Billy Connolly. It's hard to fault the screenplay and apart from one or two slightly dodgy accents it's a joy to watch. It has become a cult hit stateside but is a bit unknown on this side of the water. They recently have brought out a follow up which I have yet to see but if it's anything like it's predecessor I'll be checking it out.
You won't find this in xtravision but if you can get yourself a copy off ebay or something then go for it, you won't regret it.
By Gerry.
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