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Lose yourself in this riveting documentary that chronicles the rise and ignoble fall of Troy Duffy, a bartender whose script for The Boondock Saints was picked up by Miramax bigwig Harvey Weinstein an...( read more 
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MCT:August 5, 2008
I found this documentary entertaining. It was, however, annoying to sit and watch everyone let Troy be such an arrogant prick.
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MCT:May 30, 2008(aka: What NOT To Do in Hollywood)
Troy Duffy is given the opportunity of a lifetime. He's given a nice chunk of change for his movie script, a directing gig, co-ownership of his favorite bar, and a recording contract for his band. All he has to do is check his ego at the door and pay his dues in the movie biz.
That seemed a little too hard to do for him though. Overnight can almost be tough to watch as you can practically choke on the amount of arrogance that's just seeping off of Duffy. It comes out of him in droves and infects everyone around him turning them all against their one time friend. Somehow during the course of just a few years, Duffy manages to go from Hollywood's new golden boy to a paranoid outcast with no friends and no job. Oh yeah, and he's basically black listed from Hollywood.
What started as a friendly documentary showing Duffy's rise to fame became this E! True Hollywood Story-esque tale of a man shooting himself in the foot...repeatedly...and then remove the feet and learn how to walk on your pinky fingers. While not a truly great documentary, the film does get it's point across and really pull on your emotions as you watch Duffy effectively burn every bridge he's got. I loved Boondock Saints, but I really can't understand how such an asshole could have made the film. If I'm ever given a chance to do anything close to Hollywood, I'll be sure to watch Overnight again to avoid doing anything close to this. -
MCT:May 11, 2008
a fairly competent documentary charting the rise and fall of one of the most... ...guy ever.
moral of the story: dont hate on harvey. -
MCT:April 17, 2008Might watch this because Boondock Saints is one of the all-time most kick-assed movies. Good for Troy Duffy. Stick it to Hollywood baby!
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MCT:April 6, 2008
Talk about the vanity of human wishes. Troy Duffy is one of the most unpleasant people you could ever want to meet. There may be some assholes in Hollywood, that goes without saying, however Duffy is a very small fish in a very large pond. And when he gets spat out, he turns on his friends and starts feasting on them. Great viewing, like watching an imminent car crash. it won't end well for anybody involved.
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MCT:March 25, 2008I've never seen anybody as pretentious and callous as Troy Duffy, the director of the absolute shitfest known as The Boondock Saints. I mean what did anybody ever see in this talentless dick, like Mark Wahlberg was actually praising this guy, I love you Mark but never go against me again. This guy's ego is huge, I mean huge, he acts like he's this huge celebrity and talks down on everybody, but in reality he's a nobody. It was a pleasure watching this dickhead destroy his own career.
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MCT:March 23, 2008
As far as documentary's go this one is one of my favorites. It's so sad and satisfying in so many ways. Its a must see for any film student or lover of films. (n)
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MCT:March 21, 2008
Isn't ironic that the filmmaker of one of my least favorite films (Boondock Saints) has become the subject of one of my favorite documentaries in years. Overnight is a important lesson for any inspiring filmmaker how self worshipping can kill your career. Seriously this is probably the most unlikeable and mean person I've ever seen on screen. (Hell you have to be a egomaniac asshole to agree to doing this)
Is it a enjoyable film? Not really, Well the guy is Michael Scott if he really was a jackass and the see his rants are hilarious I can't say I enjoyed watching his downward spiral. I would say it's important for everyone who wants to break into the film industry to see just how important it is to keep your self grounded. -
MCT:February 14, 2008
Interesting documentary altough I would have preferred if they focused more on the movie and less on the band.
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MCT:February 12, 2008
Great documentary about the perils of too much success too fast in the film business. Writer/Director Troy Duffy gets his big break, but loses it completely when his paranoia and mistrust in all around him end up ruining any chance he ever had of making it. One of the best docs on the film business.
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MCT:January 30, 2008
Awesome doc about the artist as asshole. God, Troy Duffy is one of the most unlikable, egotistical and hilarious people to ever walk the face of the earth. I went to film school with people just like this guy.
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MCT:January 16, 2008
For anyone who is a fan of THE BOONDOCK SAINTS, this is the movie about the guy who made it....and his rise and fall, both by his own making. A guide on how NOT to make/break a Hollywood career.
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MCT:December 28, 2007
Troy Duffy: As for my film career? Get used to it, 'cuz it ain't goin' anywhere. Period.
This is a documentary about Troy Duffy, the writer/director of Boondock Saints.
The documentary shows how Duffy was just an ordinary guy who worked at as a bartender and had written a screenplay that had caught the eye of producer Harvey Weinstein. From there, he is given the chance to make it into a movie as well as get his band going big time.
Unfortunately, Duffy becomes a egomaniac and the documentary chronicles his downward spiral from his initial success, leading to the small release for his film and the end of Hollywood and Duffy getting along.
Its fairly good, not too long, and interesting to see this side of a cult guy movie and how it got made to begin with.
Troy Duffy: [about his band's royalties] You deserve it, but you won't get it. -
MCT:December 17, 2007
Unbelieveable insight and truth. A warning label for anybody going into the business. Or just egomaniacal people.
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MCT:November 28, 2007
MEGLOMANIAC!! This is a great film that is a cautionary tale to everyone entering a high profile profession. Watching Troy Duffy burn bridges left and right was engrossing..and teaches a very valuable lesson.
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MCT:November 1, 2007Simply fascinating. As another reviewer mentioned, this documents the life of a guy who started making a documentary about himself before he even accomplished anything more than getting his name on a couple of magazines. If anything, this movie should be viewed by anyone interested in getting into film as a cautionary tale about what happens when one's ego eclipses his talent. It's a shame, really, because "The Boondock Saints" was a pretty decent flick, especially as a writing AND directorial debut combination. Had Duffy not alienated pretty much everyone he knew, no doubt he would have had a successful career as a filmmaker. But after watching this, it's pretty clear why we're not likely to see another Troy Duffy film ever again.
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MCT:September 4, 2007An interesting documentary about Troy Duffy, the arrogant filmmaker of "The Boondock Saints". It's got true scenes of him being a jerk to those around him. It was fun to watch, but it doesn't make Troy look very good. It's a special rarely-seen insight to Hollywood movie production.
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MCT:July 31, 2007
Fascinating documentary about Troy Duffy, writer/director of the awesome 'The Boondock Saints' and professional asshole. Wouldn't be interested if I didn't love 'Saints' so much, but his downward spiral of bridge burning is pretty interesting. Lots of smoking and profanity. Should be prerequisite viewing for any wannabe director (kinda a 'how not to direct'). Different.
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MCT:May 28, 2007
this is a docu about troy duffy, the guy who wrote and directed ?boondock saints?. this guy is a major asshole, it?s amazing. but the best thing about this film is the cameos. there was some wonderful behind the scenes footage of billy connelly, that was just too funny.
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MCT:May 12, 2007
An infuriating but occasionally fascinating documentary about a despicable creep who writes a script ("The Boondock Saints"), sells it to Miraxmax, becomes an arrogant nimrod, and eventually loses everything. Good riddance, you conceited son of a b*tch.
One step up from an E! True Hollywood Story, only with more smoking and profanity. -
MCT:April 24, 2007
How to NOT make a movie 101. I'm a fan of Boondocks but this is much like the documentary behind of Apocalpyse now...A disaster
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MCT:April 3, 2007
The guy definitely got the big big head. It's too bad that the movie got sacked in the end though, since it is a pretty damn good movie.
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MCT:January 1, 2007
This movie scared me, it made me laugh, it made me sick to my stomach. For anyone who's ever even thought about making a movie in Hollywood.
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