The Boondock Saints

The sequel for this interesting story comes out in a few weeks, and many friends recommended I see the original. To say the least, this is an odd movie. It is part Death Wish, part We're No Angels, and part Shoot Em Up.

Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Reedus play south Boston brothers who perceive a calling from above to rid the city of evil. The bumble from success to success and finally hook up with a much older version of themselves played by Billy Connolly.

Willem Dafoe plays one of his strangest roles of his career as a flagrantly gay FBI agent chasing the brothers.

There are funny moments, poignant moments, bizarre bits, and some great one-liners. The stage is perfectly set for a sequel and that is what we got in 2009 and out on DVD soon.

If you like buddy action comedies, you will probably like this. If you like gangster movies this too is okay. If you don't like the idea of religious zealots running amok, you'd best not watch this one.

Watch it, rather, with someone who enjoys Irish pub humor.