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The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day is the much-anticipated sequel to the indie cult classic, The Boondock Saints. The film is the continuation of writer/director Troy Duffy’s tough, stylized cutti...( read more  read more... )ng edge saga of the MacManus brothers (Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flanery). The two have been in deep hiding with their father, Il Duce (Billy Connolly), in the quiet valleys of Ireland, far removed from their former vigilante lives. When word comes that a beloved priest has been killed by sinister forces from deep within the mob, the brothers return to Boston to mount a violent and bloody crusade to bring justice to those responsible. With a new partner in crime (Clifton Collins Jr., Star Trek) and a sexy FBI operative (Julie Benz, TV's "Dexter") hot on their trail…the Saints are back!

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Directed by: Troy Duffy

Release Date: October 30, 2009

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  • allan913
    December 20, 2009
    allan913
    The Saints are back....and better than ever. An instant classic that stands right up to its original, being just as great if not better. It's packed with even more explosive action and frequent humor. A bullet-riddled, wickedly hilarious, hard-rocking, exhilarating and adrenaline...( read more)-pumping from start to finish. Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus have dazzling chemistry together, after all these years the boys don't fail to satisfy with these classic characters. Clifton Collins Jr. is outrageous. Billy Connolly is brilliant. Julie Benz is terrific. It's riveting, stylish, explosive and powerful. A sizzeling action-packed thriller that's almost too much fun for its own good. A thrilling and original sequel with great dialogue, sharp humor, great characters and a awsome story that will sure to entertain anyone who loved the first film. It's wild, exciting fire-power entertainment
  • liquidchick76
    December 6, 2009
    liquidchick76
    A worthy sequel and great fun. If you're not already a big fan of the original though, I can see how one would be unenthusiastic.
  • irisheyes686
    November 22, 2009
    irisheyes686
    This rated right up there with the first one! Clifton Collins Jr. was an awesome addition - he was hilarious! I loved it.
  • stopitgoaway
    November 17, 2009
    stopitgoaway
    If you liked or loved the first one this one will definitely entertain. Even if you haven't seen the first one this one will still be entertaining, but you might not understand all of the in-jokes, which there are several of but they do not take anything away from the film. This ...( read more)one is a whole lot like the first one in that the two greatest Irish catholic killers of bad men are doing what they do best: killing bad men. We find the brothers living a quiet bearded life in Ireland, the beards are little silly but it gives you the idea that many years of no killing has taken a toll on the brothers and their looks. After getting a quick view of their simple lives they are quickly brought right back into action after news that a priest has been killed back in hometown Boston. This killing in particular upsets the brother because it is done in the same exact fashion that the brothers execute their big targets. Whilst on the way back home they pick up a new partner, a humorous Hispanic replacement for Rocco from the first one, who is their new contact into Bostons criminal underworld. Willem Dafoe is also replaced by a female FBI agent who does her job just like Willems character does because she is his protégé and she is very good at her job. Returning characters include the three cops that worked with Dafoes character in the first one and they are all hysterical and make a nice little side characters, their bar owning friend F#$% A$$ is also back and gives them shelter and drinks. While on their quest for revenge their are many laughs and many shoot outs, the violence is fun and stylish. Recommended for lovers of the first and anyone in the mood for a fun stylish action movie.
  • DrZeek
    November 3, 2009
    DrZeek
    Connor MacManus: You ready for this shit, my dear brother?
    Murphy MacManus: Let's do some gratuitous violence.

    A sequel to the basically direct-to-video cult action flick. This film brings back everybody involved from the first film to deliver to the fans that made the first...( read more) film such a hit, a film that caters to what they mostly enjoyed about it. This being said, there are a lot of good things in this film in terms of entertainment value, but the film is just simply very good as a whole. Basically, I'm glad that this film, which has been rumored to be being made for years, has finally come out and it exists, but I have no desire to see it again.

    For the last 8 years the brothers, dubbed 'The Saints,' who went on a mission to kill the bad mobsters around, have been living with their father on a sheep farm deep in isolated Ireland. One day their uncle tells them that they have been framed for the murder of a Bostonian Catholic priest. The boys must return to Boston to not only clear their names but find the men who framed them.

    After cutting their hair and shaving their beards, because that's what you do when you come out of retirement, the boys use a boat to head back to Boston. During this journey, the boys encounter a wanna be gangster, Romeo, played by Clifton Collins Jr., who knows of the boys past and wishes to help out.

    Once the brothers land back in Boston, they start up their business in killing once again. Meanwhile, the son of one of the mob bosses they killed is worried by the reemergence of the saints. Also stirring things up is the protoge of Willem Dafoe's character from the first film, Eunice Bloom played by Juli Benz, who is just as smart as her mentor and is looking to catch up with the boys and their supposedly justified killings.

    Gun Salesman: You look like you've seen one up close.

    Two of the best elements to come out of the first film were the characters played by Willem Dafoe and David Della Rocco. Here, Dafoe is not around for his quality performance as an over-the-top gay FBI agen and Rocco died in the first film. Replacing Rocco with Collins Jr.'s character works for the most part, he is a character that if not played right, would be very annoying, but that wasn't the case and he is quite funny and a good replacement. Replacing Dafoe really hurts this film. The Bloom character that Benz has been given is not engaging at all compared to the extra jolt of life that Dafoe brought to the previous entry.

    Noah 'Il Duce' MacManus: [Has a gun to his head] Easy boys! Daddy's workin'.

    As far as the rest of the film goes, writer/director Troy Duffy doesn't do himself any favors by paying, in his own way, homage to Godfather Part II with what he thinks are clever flashbacks. I point this out specifically, because Duffy seems to want to go no-holds-bar in pushing all of the things he finds cool and inspirational into this film. Along with Coppola, you'll be sure to see plenty of John Woo, Tarantino, and the kind of tough guy dialog/humor that is made for a strong "guy" movie. Duffy has certainly gotten better as a filmmaker for the most part, even if this is is second film in ten years, but the emphasis on making a cool movie for the fans certainly overshadows having a solid story and characters.

    Similar to the first film, the brothers are pretty much the least interesting characters. They certainly manage to be entertaining and funny when bouncing off the other characters, but I can tell you right now that I couldn't even remember their first names, let alone be able to tell them apart by personality. These guys are simply avatars for cool guys with shades and guns.

    Also similar to the first film, the action is handled in a neatish kind of way. Most of it takes place a couple beats later. The situation will reach a climatic point where the shooting should start, only to have it cut to the aftermath/crime scene where the FBI agent lays out how everything went down. This worked well for the first film and its welcome here as well.

    So there is fun gun play elements in this film. The humor shines well between the brothers, Romeo, and some other characters from the first film. There are good merits here. Still, the main problems come from the lack of that extra spark Dafoe provided in the first film. Another big flaw is how dragged out the story is. There is a point where a plot point is eliminated and in a better film or if this one had some elements tweaked, the movie would have ended, but instead it goes on for another twenty minutes, which really slows things down.

    So I've certainly found elements of this film entertaining. I'm a fan of the first film as far as no-brainer action flicks with a couple better than average elements ("There was a fire fight!") go. There are some big laughs and two particular action scenes are pretty awesome in this film, but the chaotic nature of a film like this where fan service and "cool" factors are overemphasized do not give it the same charm as the first.

    Connor MacManus: Romeo, were you crying.
    Romeo: Yes. Tears of joy!
  • cinemaassassin
    February 1, 2010
    cinemaassassin
    Storied Director Troy Duffy brings back The Saints for the sequel to his cult classic. When a priest is murdered in a way that frames them, ?the boys? return to Boston to bring justice upon the mob forces responsible.
    Boondock II picks up ten years after the first with the MacMan...( read more)us brothers (Sean Patrick Flannery and Norman Redus) living a quiet life on an Irish sheep farm. Back in Boston a priest is killed to bring the brothers out of hiding, unfortunately for those responsible this plan works and the brother return to Boston.
    All Saints Day employs the same tone as the first with a combination of comedic banter and over the top action; thankfully the production values on the sequel are vastly superior to that of its predecessor.
    Overall All Saints Day has everything a fan of the Original will love, the style of seeing the brothers about to pull off a stylish shootout only to cut to the police and have them explain what happens while the scene is going on is back. They have a new sidekick, this time it?s an over the top Mexican named Romeo played by Clifton Collins Jr to add some comedic levity to the scenes. Billy Connolly?s character II Duce/Poppa Mcmanus is given the Godfather II treatment and we learn how he came to start the family business of killing the wicked. The only drawback to the film is Sean Patrick Flannery looks like he had some plastic surgery done which makes it seem like a different actor is playing his character.
    Just like the original it won?t do much at the box office but will surely find its audience on DVD. How can you not enjoy a movie that includes dialog such as this gem of a line uttered by Murphy Mcmanus (Norman Reedus) before a memorable shootout ?Time for some gratuitous F@*#king Violence?
  • horrorflickaddict
    February 1, 2010
    horrorflickaddict
    It wasn't as great as the original, but it's still a kick-ass movie.
  • blacksnake2
    January 31, 2010
    blacksnake2
    Superior to the original, Director Troy Duffy takes advantage of casting Julie Benz as a 10 times more intense Clarice Starling-esque Ball-Busting FBI Agent in Christian Louboutin Spiked Heels & seamed stockings, form fitting dresses, and sub-compact satin finished 1911...( read more)A1 pattern single action pistol carried in a custom front abdominal holster. Duffy caressingly films her, lovingly showcased in tight close ups, slow-motion glamor shots, and fabulous classy outfits. (It's obvious he has just as big a crush on her as I have had since her "Buffy" days, Benz just gets better looking as she matures, as does her acting skills; the dream sequence of her as a leather cowgirl shootist is worth the price of admission alone). The film serves primarily as an action vehicle update leading to a possible 3rd segment, and the action is filmed in the Peckinpah/John Woo/Matrix stylized vein, pleasing to the eye ballet choreographed violence presented as no less than performance art. Firearms enthusiasts will lean forward noting all the various weapons and carry methods presented (including the SFX longslide Desert Eagle twins prominently displayed). Replacing Willem Dafoe's repellent transvestism with Julie Benz's alluring beauty is the best single improvement over the original film. Clifton Collins overly stereotypical "Mexican" character is more questionable, serving as the "Stephen Fetchit" to the Twins equally stereotypical hard-drinking psychotic Irishmen. Time shifting story elements advance the context of the plot. Action packed with little drag, rampant smoking and drinking, atmospheric alternate reality a'la "The Warriors", and an interesting performance by Peter Fonda reminiscent of Brando in the "Godfather" series, Boondock Saints II, gets the job done for fans of the "Shoot-em-up" genre of macho action films with a noir-ish edge. Grab the popcorn and enjoy. (Note:Firearms fanciers will notice the Springfield Armory satin finish compact 1911A1 carried by Benz, turns up displayed closeup in the recent film "Edge of Darkness" also. Product placement or simple coincidence?)
  • adventurebookjunkie
    January 28, 2010
    adventurebookjunkie
    Wow...that was awful. It's like a tween's version of a Quentin Tarantino movie...although I'd be pissed if I were QT and I was compared to Troy Duffy. It's like comparing Kidd Rock to Bono or Mick Jagger. Don't get me wrong, I love QT movies. They are disturbing and funny at ...( read more)the same time. However this TD movie is like watching a train wreck. It's horrible but you can't look away. The acting is horrid, the writing is sophomoric, and the soundtrack makes the whole thing appear like a violent porno flick. TD simply substituted violent action scenes for sex scenes. That must be it...that's got to be his formula.
  • JamesThePirate
    January 25, 2010
    JamesThePirate
    Suffers from some of the same story telling problems as the first, but still manages to have that fun film feel to it.
    Now seeing that I saw the first one the day BEFORE I saw this one, I didn't have to wait 10 years in anticipation for what a sequel would hold. So I can't reall...( read more)y say what the hard core SAINTS fans will think of this movie, but I found a good film and worth watching.
    The main reason is Reedus and Flanery's chemestry and them having so much fun onscreen. They're great as the brothers and play them perfectly and are two of the reasons why I an like this film. Appearances from Nelson, Rocco, and excellent performances from Collins Jr. and Connonlly makes this a great cast that really carry the movie all the way. My only complaint cast wise would be Benz. It felt like the only reason she was there was for eye candy and was just annoying and distracting. If the movie didn't have her character then I would have liked it a lot more then I do. I would have preferred having Dafoe back instead or some other character.
    The other thing, like the first film, is the movie doesn't flow very well all the time, There are some truely awesome parts and then some not so great moments. Also since this seems to be a set up for a third movie, not everything is wrapped up and answered as nicely as it could be seeing how we may never even see a BOONDOCK SAINTS III.
    Long time fans and new comers alike should be satisfied and able to enjoy themselves at a fun sequel that keeps the feeling of the first film.

    "You ready for this s***, my dear brother?"
    "Let's do some gratuitous violence."

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Critic Reviews

November 12, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

It's as if writer/director Troy Duffy threw every idea he had at the wall, creating a very messy wall. full review

November 12, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Can you fly forward through the air while firing two heavy-duty handguns without your arms jerking back and smacking you in the chin? Would that violate one of Newton's laws? Just askin'. full review

November 2, 2009
A.O. Scott, At the Movies

I will not defend it as a good movie, but I have to say, I had a pretty good time at it. full review

October 30, 2009
Kurt Loder, MTV

Now comes Troy Duffy's flatulent sequel, "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day." Ten years in the contemplation! It doesn't feel quite that long to sit through in its wretched entirety, but I still ... full review

October 30, 2009
Kyle Smith, New York Post

A throwback picture that returns you to the late '90s, when every third filmmaker thought he was the next Quentin Tarantino. full review

October 29, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

[It] isn't art but it is an improvement: a scurrilous, lowdown, sub-Tarantino action comedy that, unlike the original, doesn't make you want to claw your eyes out. How's that for praise? full review

October 25, 2009
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

The true abiding love affair here remains between Duffy and QT. full review

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  • filmfanatic10
    January 21, 2010
    filmfanatic10
    ya'll need to go out and see this movie, its freakin awesome! every second of it is just nonstop action. if all you people out there are as big boondock fans as i am i definitely recommend checking it out on demand on cable. i have comcast which has been great so im sure its out there in other places too!!
  • beef666lobi
    November 2, 2009
    beef666lobi
    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can someone tell me when this is coming to the UK because i cant find out anywhere?
  • yuswbdg
    November 1, 2009
    yuswbdg
    I'll see as soon as posible...
  • Dorkaholic
    June 26, 2009
    Dorkaholic
    when does the second one come out...I WANNA KNOW.:D
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