Discuss: Will Fans Still Be Hot for Boondock Saints 2?

Posted by Neil Miller (neil@filmschoolrejects.com) on November 5, 2008 Share

Boondock Saints

This morning I was glancing through stories over on Variety’s website, and I noticed that they’ve finally picked up on the fact that Troy Duffy has begun production on his Boondock Saints sequel, All Saints Day. First off, good job joining the party so late Variety — the rest of us were reporting on this months ago. But even more importantly, I was hit with the realization that I am personally no longer interested in a Boondock Saints sequel. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the first film, but after so many years of waiting for a sequel, I have lost my taste for it. As well, I was struck by the documentary Overnight, which chronicled Troy Duffy’s big fall in Hollywood. Having seen that, I no longer felt any sort of sympathy for Duffy, who pretty much dug his own hole in the film business.

Having said that, I will say that there are a few things that could help get fans back in the game:

  • The core of the original cast is returning for the sequel, including Norman Reedus, Sean Patrick Flannery, Billy Connolly, David Della Rocco and Bob Marley.
  • Dexter and Rambo star Julie Benz has been added to the cast, giving it some much-need sexiness.
  • Clifton Collins Jr. has also been added to the cast, which is solid.

But all of that brings me to my discussion topic of the day. I am curious as to whether or not all of you are still interested in Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Curious to see if like me, you have lost enthusiasm for the franchise. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment area below.

Are you still excited about Boondock Saints II?

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  • renn2212
    I can't wait...Boondock Saints is one of my all time favorite movies! I am hoping that the sequel will be worth the wait.
  • Jacob
    I think boondock saints shouldnt be tarnished by a sequel if it doesnt have the original cast. I love the first movie but i dont want the second one to go down in flames. And for all who say the first one sucks 1 why did you watch it and 2 its a cult classic and 3 its one of the top grossing dvds and movies of all time. Troy if your reading this please use the original cast they made the movie what it is. Anyway Boondock Saints Rules
  • Em
    One more thing that has been bothering me, how is he going to write in Rocco's character. Didn't he die? At the Yakkaveta house? Or did I blink in the same spot every single time I saw the movie? Any ideas?
  • Em
    I am very keen for the sequel. The film ended in such a way that the story needs to be taken further. I think that the amount of time between films can help the fact that it's a sequel in that the film could stand on its own. Added to the fact that the original cast has returned many sequels kinda suck cos they're a lame attempt to recreate the same chemistry but with different actors. Maybe it'll be different this time. But like most sequels it could be a huge disappointment. But I guess we shall have to wait and see.
  • Don
    Am I the only one who thought the first movie sucked HARD? I kept hearing about it from friends and classmates for a long time and I thought the poster of the film looked cool. But then I actually took the time to rent this shit fest. Between the ridiculous slow motion upside shooting and william dafoe in drag (something that still gives me nightmares) I would pay good money to make sure this director NEVER MAKES a sequel. Not to mention I saw a preview of that documentary. The guy's a bartender and should go back to making me a dry martini.
  • Jonathan Mince
    "BoonCock Saints" is such a horrible flick. Who cares about a sequel? Check out the Troy
    Duffy documentary "Overnight." Then you'll realize why he should NEVER make another film
    again.
  • @ Rob Hunter

    Your post says, "So, no, then," but your life experience says, "Shrug your shoulders and dive in since you're already there."

    Are you claiming that if you're somehow dragged to the theater where All Saints Day is playing already, you'll go to town on it like an Asian lady-man with a surprise downstairs?

    Don't lie. We all know when you're lying.
  • Mike
    That first movie was an extreme badass flick and I can't wait for this one to come out. True saints fans will come out to enjoy it.
  • mudywaters
    I just hope it's good. Clifton Collins, Jr. is a good/underrated actor. I hope he's a bad guy. Love the Saints and I'm hoping for the best, but sequels are tricky business. Don't fuck it up, Duffy!
  • Harvey Weinstein
    Ohhh. Come back more did ya, Duffy? Didn't have enough? This time I'm going to rape you physically, rather than just emotionally and mentally. All Saints Day... Pshhh. Well see about that.
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