The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

2009Movie118 minEnglish

Skillfully framed by an unknown enemy for the murder of a priest, wanted vigilante MacManus brothers Murphy and Connor must come out of hiding on a sheep farm in Ireland to fight for justice in Boston.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users74%
Director: Troy DuffyGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Years after their initial vigilante spree, brothers Connor and Murphy MacManus are living ordinary lives in Ireland. However, when a beloved priest is found murdered, allegedly by a hitman resembling their father, the brothers are drawn back to Boston to seek justice and uncover a dark conspiracy. They reunite with their eccentric father, Rocco, and old allies to continue their violent crusade against the city's criminal underworld.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, though it garnered a more positive reception from audiences who were fans of the original. It was criticized for its convoluted plot, excessive violence, and reliance on the established formula of the first movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its continuation of the original's cult appeal and over-the-top action.
  • Widely criticized for its gratuitous violence, repetitive plot, and lack of originality.
  • Seen as a disappointing sequel that fails to recapture the magic of the first film.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its return to the familiar characters and their brutal vigilante style. Many felt it delivered on the action and dark humor that fans of the original expected, despite its critical shortcomings.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Boondock Saints: All Saints Day' but was changed to 'The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day' to emphasize its status as a sequel.

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