Markellus Ragans (markellus)

And for my 100th movie review....."Boondock Saints 2-All Saints Day". I loved the first Boondock Saints movie, and I love the second one too. Exactly what a sequel should be, reminiscent of the original, but not a direct copy. A grander idea that makes you look back at the first film and see it in a new light (and preferably with the original cast returning). "All Saints Day" does have some faults...It's not as original as the first one, and some of the action scenes could've been handled better, but I love where they start the story and then where the story goes. Most movies you can tell the ending just from watching the trailer, but was pleasantly surprised when this started to unravel. This may not be a movie for everyone, but it's my kind of movie, kick ass and very funny. Special shout out to Clifton Collins Jr. as Romeo. From "Star Trek" to "Sunshine Cleaning" to "Boondock Saints 2" this guy is showing up everywhere and making people take notice. He practically steals this movie.

One thing I will say for this movie is that it is original. It's four completly seperate stories that are interwoven together, and the trick is figuring out what's the connecting thread between them. Three are serious dramas and one is a sci-fi thriller. When the third act finally starts to answer some questions, you feel the pieces start to come together, and then the ending comes and dissapoints. It's a very poetic ending, and it immediatly makes you want to go back and rewatch it to see how it makes sense. I just wish it had a more "audience friendly" epilogue. I think that would have made this movie a standout. Still it stuck with me and I'll probably watch it again. The filmaker is definatley a major talent.

This the one that started it all. If my parents hadn't taken me to see this, I would probably be a totally different person. And not for the better.

Thank goodness there's someone out there who understands how to make GOOD adventure movies! I think of what Whedon had to accomplish by making a movie that was a sequel to the t.v. show, that would get new people up to speed, and somehow be entertaining to everyone. The fact that he was able to pull it off makes this movie a miracle in more ways than one. Awesome.