The Boondock Saints

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The Boondock Saints By Rodrigo Bezerra The film Boondock Saints by Troy Duffy compiles many religious and moral beliefs. It makes the viewer decide whether or not what happens is right or wrong. As a way to further complicate the issue, the brothers are staged as likeable guys on a mission from God. The Boondock Saints is a movie about religion, family and revenge justice. The Boondock Saints takes place in the seedy underworld of Boston. Connor and Murphy McManus, Irish brothers working in a meat packing plant, act on what they believe to be a message from God and will stop at nothing to reach their goal to rid the world of violence. The McManus Brothers don't seem inspired by the opportunity, and as a result, they come off as inept and ham-handed in their roles. The brothers McManus are soon joined by their overly enthusiastic friend and mob runner Rocco. The three begin their crusade by eliminating the Russian mobsters who attempt to close down their local bar. They then work their way on up through the ranks of the Italian mafia. Although society views them as Saints whose actions should be heralded, in comes detective Smecker who vows to stop at nothing to bring their vigilantism to a halt despite his sympathy with their cause. Smecker delivers an absolutely outstanding and hilarious performance, as the gay detective F.B.I. Throughout the film, religion plays a vital role. Even in the first scene, it begins with the Irish brothers attending mass on Saint Patrick’s Day. However, during the middle of the sermon, the brothers stride towards the front of the church to pray and kiss the body of Christ. It seemed like a natural event, something they do all the time. The Priest didn’t stutter his words nor glance at the brothers, but carelessly continued with his story. It appeared as if the brothers were ready to start God’s plan, with the blessing of

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