Escape to the Movies: Boondock Saints II
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why censor blockbuster?
EDIT: oh sweet first to say anything well sorry to anyone ninja'd by my question
EDIT: ah makes sense now... or does it...
EDIT: oh sweet first to say anything well sorry to anyone ninja'd by my question
EDIT: ah makes sense now... or does it...
Glad to see it turned out well in the end. I'm hoping to catch this one either by buying cinema tickets or waiting for the DVD release.
I saw the fist one right around the time that I outgrew the NRA fantasy of Punisher comic books, so I was repelled rather than impressed.
Don't look away from the guy getting his head pulped execution style, it's good for you. So what if you're an FBI agent? Just throw in with a bunch of guys who shoot people to death in the streets because they've declared themselves judge, jury, and executioner.
Seriously?
Sounds like what I expected. Fan service all the way, so nothing to justify it's revival to me.
Don't look away from the guy getting his head pulped execution style, it's good for you. So what if you're an FBI agent? Just throw in with a bunch of guys who shoot people to death in the streets because they've declared themselves judge, jury, and executioner.
Seriously?
Sounds like what I expected. Fan service all the way, so nothing to justify it's revival to me.
Nice to know that the sequel didn't turn out badly as some of my friends believed it would. I can't blame them, the original is a lot to live up to and sequels are generally terrible. Thanks for the input Bob, it was really appreciated.
Bob, I want you to know something: originally, I thought you were just another wannabe auteur... but I'm slowly becoming convinced that you're one of the best contributors to The Escapist.
I remember the 'Boondock Saints' box on the wall at [censored] video, with the celtic cross, but never actually mustered the gumption to watch it...
Now, as a polish catholic raised considerably south of Boston, I think I need to go watch the original (which a friend bought for me), and might just make it a double feature on this fine Friday, based upon your recommendation.
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I remember the 'Boondock Saints' box on the wall at [censored] video, with the celtic cross, but never actually mustered the gumption to watch it...
Now, as a polish catholic raised considerably south of Boston, I think I need to go watch the original (which a friend bought for me), and might just make it a double feature on this fine Friday, based upon your recommendation.
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Thanks
Okay, please stop it with the interrupted credits gag. At least for a while. It gets less funny every time and compoundedly unfunny when done consecutively. Plus we can see it coming when credits take X amount of time with Y amount of time left in the video. Happy Halloween just the same.
As for the review, the most this movie was ever gonna be was a re-make of the first so I'm glad at least to see they pulled it off well. I'll definitely check this out.
As for the review, the most this movie was ever gonna be was a re-make of the first so I'm glad at least to see they pulled it off well. I'll definitely check this out.
Isn't that precisely the point of films like this and comics like Punisher though? Sure some people see it as simple vigilante gun porn, but the point at its core for me has always been the narrative question of fighting fire with fire. The first film caps off perfectly with the fake news reporter asking normal people about if they think the Saints are right or not. In some ways it's a ramped up morally grayer version of Robin Hood, can good be done by doing bad things? That's the question these things are asking to you as the viewer.gains said:
SWEET! loved the first...how did i not hear anything about the squeal... damn i need to go see this...
I didn't think this was ever coming out, and I didn't even realize it WAS out. Unfortunately it seems the theaters near me are not playing it (yet?) but I'm sure I'll get to see it at some point. The first movie is one of my favourite movies, it really quite awesome. Anyways thanks a lot for the heads up on this one Bob, I always enjoy your videos 
Now if only they'd give you a section on the videos page...
Now if only they'd give you a section on the videos page...
Never have I wanted a particular movie to fail so badly.
Simply put, I quite enjoyed the first film as a vigilante action movie until I found its fans. It was like stumbling into 4 chan looking for civil discourse, oil and water - the trolls and flame artists were well fed there to say the least. They came across as pretty much cultists dedicated to imitating the diatribe Rocco puts on his former girlfriend and her friend when they weren't worshiping the ground Troy Duffy walked on who seemed to fully support this behavior. From that point on they made an anti-fan out of me and hope this movie burns in a fire (not really).
So, that said, guess I am going to have to wait till this one comes out DVD to not see it with other people who went all cult like with the first movie and then make a point of never seeking out discussion on it beyond trying to warn others of its cultists.
I hope this post serves as a warning to others, enjoy this movie and the previous one at your own risk.
Simply put, I quite enjoyed the first film as a vigilante action movie until I found its fans. It was like stumbling into 4 chan looking for civil discourse, oil and water - the trolls and flame artists were well fed there to say the least. They came across as pretty much cultists dedicated to imitating the diatribe Rocco puts on his former girlfriend and her friend when they weren't worshiping the ground Troy Duffy walked on who seemed to fully support this behavior. From that point on they made an anti-fan out of me and hope this movie burns in a fire (not really).
So, that said, guess I am going to have to wait till this one comes out DVD to not see it with other people who went all cult like with the first movie and then make a point of never seeking out discussion on it beyond trying to warn others of its cultists.
I hope this post serves as a warning to others, enjoy this movie and the previous one at your own risk.
Amazing, somebody has once again dug up an old movie and decided to effectively remake it rather than come up with new ideas... but it's actually worked for a change!
At least... if we believe Bob!
I'm definitely gonna check these 2 out.
At least... if we believe Bob!
I'm definitely gonna check these 2 out.
He answers your question in the credits.ninja steve said:
Ive never even heard of boondock saints, but it looks liek a must watch. Gonna have to find the orginal befor ei go see number two.
