Review of The Boondock Saints (1999) by Andrewp. — 18 Dec 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 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.