BoonDock Saints in Theaters...

[definitivedoodle]

I heard that BDS will be in theaters for one night only this Tuesday...
 
 with extra sceens... i think
 
 any idea where?

[nkotb]

Why does everyone in the free world love this movie?
 
 

Originally posted by definitivedoodle:
  I heard that BDS will be in theaters for one night only this Tuesday...
 
 with extra sceens... i think
 
 any idea where?

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by nkotb:
  Why does everyone in the free world love this movie?

god, do i hate this movie ... and i like tarantino and other shoot em up flicks, this one is just absolutely horrible ... the dialogue might be the worst i've ever seen on film

[ratioci nation]

jesus this movie is horrible, the whole time I was watching it I was wondering if I must have the wrong movie, truly horrible writing and acting

[definitivedoodle]

never said i loved it
 
 but i think its a great bloodly, shoot um up movie that doesnt require much thinking.

[nkotb]

The worst part was that friends of mine that actually have decent taste in movies gave it glowing recommendations.  
 
 I was just talking about it with a friend: I found it so painful to watch that I honestly lose a little respect for people that like it.  I'll even take it further and say that anyone that likes Boondock Saints has no right criticizing movies.  At all.
 
 

Originally posted by pdx pollard:
  jesus this movie is horrible, the whole time I was watching it I was wondering if I must have the wrong movie, truly horrible writing and acting

[HoyaSaxa03]

i'm actually interested to hear a well-reasoned defense of this movie from someone whose taste in films i respect ... i have no idea how it got to be such a "cult classic"

[Dr. Anton Phibes]

This doc is MUCH more entertaining than the film itself!
 
 http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/567/567364p1.html

[MaLo]

I am so happy that i am not the only person on earth who hates this movie.
 
 I totally fail to see what everyone says is so great about it.

[Shadrach]

The movie was in theaters for one night only on the 22nd. The local showing sold out in advance.
 
 Oh and for the record I enjoyed this movie. I see it as a very dark comedy, not really a shoot emâ?? up movie. Anyone who watches this movie and can't see the humor in it or appreciate Willem Dafoe's hysterical performance isnâ??t seeing the same thing I am.
 
 I donâ??t think youâ??ll find a proper representation on this forum, but the vast majority of people I know really enjoyed this movie. I think the success and following of the film proves the same thing.

[clyde725]

Ok, I'll provide the dissenting opinion.  I actually love this movie.  First of all, you have to take it for what it is: a sweet, badass movie.  Its the type of movie you need to watch every now and again to relax and be entertained.  Its like how you have to switch up from listening to Modest Mouse or Animal Collective to listen to the Kings of Leon every once in awhile. Its the type of movie where you think to yourself "wow, this is sweet.  I wish I was these guys running from the cops, shooting up the mafia."  And, some of the scenes are pretty original in addition to being sweet.  And, I actually think the dialogue is pretty funny, but I only think its funny cause I like the characters.  I could see how if you didn't like the characters, the dialogue could suck.
 
 
 And, the acting isn't great, but there are definitely worse movies than this.

[TomJaworski]

"Boondock Saints" is highly overrated. However, Willem Dafoe is incredibly entertaining and makes the movie actually watch-able.
 "It was a firefight!!!!"
 
 But, I agree that the documentary "Overnight" is fascinating. My god was that guy (the director) an arrogant dick. And, his music sucked too.

[Sage 703]

Originally posted by clyde725:
  Ok, I'll provide the dissenting opinion.  I actually love this movie.  First of all, you have to take it for what it is: a sweet, badass movie.  Its the type of movie you need to watch every now and again to relax and be entertained.  Its like how you have to switch up from listening to Modest Mouse or Animal Collective to listen to the Kings of Leon every once in awhile. Its the type of movie where you think to yourself "wow, this is sweet.  I wish I was these guys running from the cops, shooting up the mafia."  And, some of the scenes are pretty original in addition to being sweet.  And, I actually think the dialogue is pretty funny, but I only think its funny cause I like the characters.  I could see how if you didn't like the characters, the dialogue could suck.
 
 
 And, the acting isn't great, but there are definitely worse movies than this.

Yeah, I like it quite a bit too.  I just think its fun.  Its certainly not some kind of cinematic masterpiece, but I thought as far as action movies go, it was better than most.

[nkotb]

I'm not movie connoisseur, not by a long shot. And I can definitely appreciate a movie for it's sheer over-the-top badness. But Boondock Saint's isn't even bad in a good way. It's mostly just a collection of half-baked gunfights, pale imitations of Tarantino dialogue and random side stories that have no purpose.
 
 I think the most disappointing part is the the violence isn't even good.  If you want good gunfights and over the top action, check out something like Hard-Boiled, for chrissakes.
 
 

Originally posted by clyde725:
 First of all, you have to take it for what it is: a sweet, badass movie.

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by clyde725:
  And, the acting isn't great, but there are definitely worse movies than this.

see, everyone i've ever talked to about this movie hasn't said "it's fun and entertaining, and it's not a masterpiece, but there are definitely worse movies than this" ... they say: "holy shit!!  boondock saints is the bomb!!! best movie ever!!!!"
 
 and, shadrach, i agree with you, the vast majority of the people i've spoken to about this movie absolutely love it, not sure what point you're refuting there