Boondock Saints, The

Someone taking the concept of vigilante-ism and exploring it to an extreme – in graphic, gory, and intense detail – is what Writer/Director Troy Duffy did with this now cult classic. What would happen if people believed they were called by God to rid the world of evil? And if they did this “ridding” with guns and multiple killings? Two Irish brothers, Connor & Murphy MacManus, start taking out Mafia, drug dealers, and other hoodlums in downtown Boston, reciting the following prayer:

“And Shepherds we shall be. For Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.”

The local public surprisingly doesn’t call for their heads, but instead applauds their “cleaning up” efforts. Even the lead FBI agent, Paul Smecker (Willem DaFoe) becomes enamored with their sense of immediate justice. It’s fascinating to explore the concept to this radical and logical conclusion. As the brothers pursue “Veritas” (truth) and “Aequitas” (justice), it might remind the viewers among us of the better choice for God’s mercy rather than His justice, which we’re all more deserving of.
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Spiritual Relevancy: 100
Obscenities: 287
Scenes Of Gore: 8
Nudity/Sexuality: 1

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