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

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

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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Ryan O'Brien

I am big time excited! However I just saw this film for the first time 2 months ago. I'd head
about it forever but never got around to it. I loved it! I think a sequel should be good but it's
funny that the accents and mannerisms make the characters. I didn't realize I was watching
Connor McManus on a Season 4 Numbers episode recently or that it was him in a YouTube
vid then I went 'Oh thats Connor. Gotcha'

curt

Better late then never. Unless it blows, then strike my previous statement.

BmOvie74

Booooooooo! I'm really not excited for this and I feel like it will take away some of the greatness that the first Boondock Saints deserves. It's been way to long and I can't even think of a storyline that wouldn't seem lame.

Jim Rohner

I think that Indiana Jones and the Overly Long Title and The X-Files: I Want to Believe have proven that sequels are not timeless and guaranteed. Yes, Indiana Jones made a lot of money, but not as much as people predicted and is now being looked upon as a disappointment by a lot of critics and film bloggers.

I used to be a huge fan of Boondocks Saints, but it really doesn't hold up on multiple viewings.

D Train

Troy Duffy's a douchebag. Who the fuck let him back in the door?

Josh

I too saw "Overnight" and hence, zero interest.

Cole Abaius

Asking this question is like asking if a guy is still interested in that attractive blonde that teased and flirted with him for five years until his manhood turned blue, but just when he gave up on hearing her say "she just wanted to be friends," she kisses him and tells him to meet her in her bedroom.

So, yes, then.

Rob Hunter

Asking this question is like asking if a guy is still interested in that girl he heard so much about for five years, how hot and sexy she was, how she had a tongue piercing, how she had an equally hot Asian girlfriend whose favorite number was three, and how she was a huge Battlestar Galactica fan... until he finally met her and made it up to her bedroom and into her pants only to realize she had a dick.

So, no, then.

JMoney

Rob Hunter, that was hilarious.

I loved the first film, and am excited for the sequel. But i am apprehensive, the fact that they are bringing Rocco back in the form of flashbacks worries me, as does the introduction of what i'm assuming is a love interest with Julie Benz (not to say she isn't hot, but her character is ruining Dexter right now, i don't need her to ruin this movie as well). But the thing that worries me the most is the absence of Willem Dafoe. His was a great character and it will leave a void.

But, if this does make it to theatres i will go see it, and if it's only on dvd, then i will rent it. My enjoyment of the first one requires me to at least give this a chance

Drew

Everybody should stay away from anything Boondock related, and when the movie comes
out (which i hope it will (yet slightly dissapointed to have a sequel)) we will all be happy; not
jumping with joy.....but happy

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