I heard that BDS will be in theaters for one night only this Tuesday…
with extra sceens… i think
any idea where?
with extra sceens… i think
any idea where?
BoonDock Saints in Theaters...
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?
Originally posted by nkotb: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
Why does everyone in the free world love this movie?
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
never said i loved it
but i think its a great bloodly, shoot um up movie that doesnt require much thinking.
but i think its a great bloodly, shoot um up movie that doesnt require much thinking.
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.
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
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"
This doc is MUCH more entertaining than the film itself!
http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/567/567364p1.html
http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/567/567364p1.html
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.
I totally fail to see what everyone says is so great about it.
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.
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.
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.
And, the acting isn't great, but there are definitely worse movies than this.
"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.
"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.
Originally posted by clyde725: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.
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.
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.
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.
Originally posted by clyde725: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, the acting isn't great, but there are definitely worse movies than this.
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
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa08:When I said there were worst movies than this I meant as far as acting is concerned. I think it is the bomb. You're gonna hear people say, "Ah man, that movie was awesome. And, when Willem Dafoe did <insert random scene> that was amazing. I've never seen anything like that before." You aren't going to hear someone say, "That was great how you could see how scared he was and yet was trying to act so tough when he <insert random scene>." I'm just saying if you're trying to judge it based on the latter criteria, its not going to work.
Originally posted by clyde725: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, the acting isn't great, but there are definitely worse movies than this.
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
Well, I like it. The end is a bit bloody, but yah know. My favorite line is about the cat. :)
What's scary is the youngin's who watch this movie!
What's scary is the youngin's who watch this movie!
Originally posted by HoyaSaxa08:
Originally posted by clyde725:I wasn't so much trying to refute a point as much as make a point. I am not trying to say that if enough people like something that it must be good. I'm just saying that maybe there's something there that they can enjoy and relate to.
[qb] 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
I understand that this movie is in no way ground breaking from a cinematic standpoint, but to achieve what it did as an almost exclusively straight to video release is nothing short of amazing.
Clearly this movie struck a chord with its audience because people that dig this movie tend to "love" it.
i love this movie. you just don't because you're stupid pussies that hate anything fun and exciting. have fun watching your bland comedies and boring dramas. have fun at the oscars.
and xmen 3 was fucking amazing.
and xmen 3 was fucking amazing.
Originally posted by flawd101:no no no, you got it all wrong … the knee-jerk knock on us who don't like it should be:
you just don't because you're stupid pussies that hate anything fun and exciting. have fun watching your bland comedies and boring dramas. have fun at the oscars.
"you stupid motherfuckers are just elitist contrarions who say they don't like anything that has very broad "underground" buzz (major label/OC indie like DCFC and Franz or "napoleon dynamite" are other examples) because it makes these self-obsessed hipsters look so uncool to accept such pop culture ephemera that people with generally bland tastes embrace as their "alternative" pet projects"
fortunately, the movie just flat-out sucks, and i like tons of other balls-to-the-wall movies, so i can neither be pigeon-holed into your lazy shit stereotype nor my well-crafted one … but for fuck's sake, get your insults down better before you throw them around