Rating: R
Movie Release Date: December 17, 1999 (Denmark) / January 21, 2000 (USA)
DVD Release Date: May 21, 2002
Plot 411: Two Irish brothers become vigilantes and go on a killing spree to rid South Boston of evil doers.
Review: I thought this movie was very successful in weaving together a thoughtful plot while still managing to provide action and humor. Conner (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) are two regular guys working at a meatpacking plant. When the Russian mob tries to strongarm the owner of their favorite watering hole, they and the rest of the patrons set things straight. However, when the mobsters come for revenge, the brothers end up killing them in self defense. After this innocent altercation, they hear the voice of God telling them to clean up the bad streets of Boston. They proceed to work their way through Boston's Russian and Italian organized crime while trying to evade capture by FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe). I gotta tell you. There's nothing sexier than a gun-wielding guy with an accent, brains and a streak of do-gooder in him. Flanery and Reedus are captivating and so funny at times. Dafoe is great in this role as a homosexual FBI agent. He's eccentric and unorthodox CSI-style is pure entertainment at times. It's also interesting how religion, ethics and morals are tied into the movie. Like Smecker, the audience must choose between a lawful and unlawful method of dealing with crime. One is sometimes more effective than the other in eliminating bad components within society, however, is it justifiable to circumvent the law for your own purpose?
Watch It: For a good amount of action (read killing) and laughs or for the sexy Irish brogue.
Skip It: If you're shy about violence. This movie was once cut as NC-17 but recut to an R. I didn't think it was all that violent or bloody when compared to more recent films.
Trailer:
Movie Release Date: December 17, 1999 (Denmark) / January 21, 2000 (USA)
DVD Release Date: May 21, 2002
Plot 411: Two Irish brothers become vigilantes and go on a killing spree to rid South Boston of evil doers.
Review: I thought this movie was very successful in weaving together a thoughtful plot while still managing to provide action and humor. Conner (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus) are two regular guys working at a meatpacking plant. When the Russian mob tries to strongarm the owner of their favorite watering hole, they and the rest of the patrons set things straight. However, when the mobsters come for revenge, the brothers end up killing them in self defense. After this innocent altercation, they hear the voice of God telling them to clean up the bad streets of Boston. They proceed to work their way through Boston's Russian and Italian organized crime while trying to evade capture by FBI agent Paul Smecker (Willem Dafoe). I gotta tell you. There's nothing sexier than a gun-wielding guy with an accent, brains and a streak of do-gooder in him. Flanery and Reedus are captivating and so funny at times. Dafoe is great in this role as a homosexual FBI agent. He's eccentric and unorthodox CSI-style is pure entertainment at times. It's also interesting how religion, ethics and morals are tied into the movie. Like Smecker, the audience must choose between a lawful and unlawful method of dealing with crime. One is sometimes more effective than the other in eliminating bad components within society, however, is it justifiable to circumvent the law for your own purpose?
Watch It: For a good amount of action (read killing) and laughs or for the sexy Irish brogue.
Skip It: If you're shy about violence. This movie was once cut as NC-17 but recut to an R. I didn't think it was all that violent or bloody when compared to more recent films.
Trailer:
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