Prime VideoThe Boondock Saints (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Tired of the crime overrunning the streets of Boston, Irish Catholic twin brothers Conner and Murphy are inspired by their faith to cleanse their hometown of evil with their own brand of zealous vigilante justice. As they hunt down and kill one notorious gangster after another, they become controversial folk heroes in the community. But Paul Smecker, an eccentric FBI agent, is fast closing in on their blood-soaked trail.
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions individual, religiously-justified vigilante action as the necessary solution to a failing state and corrupt justice system, aligning with themes of individual responsibility and skepticism of government.
The film features a traditional cast, predominantly white males in central roles, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative does not critique traditional identities, instead portraying its white, male protagonists in a neutral to positive light within their vigilante mission.
Secondary
The film features an implied gay character, Detective Smecker, who is depicted as intelligent and effective, with his sexuality being incidental to his role. However, the narrative also includes the use of homophobic slurs by various characters, resulting in a mixed and ultimately neutral overall portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes.
The film portrays a highly stylized and violent interpretation of Catholicism, where the protagonists believe they are divinely appointed vigilantes. The narrative uses religious justification to romanticize and glorify extreme violence, without offering significant counterbalancing nuance or critique of this problematic interpretation.
The film features Agent Eunice Bloom, an FBI investigator, as the primary female character. Her role is focused on solving crimes through deduction and analysis. She does not engage in or win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The Boondock Saints is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
The Boondock Saints is an original film from 1999, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap determination.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
2.6
4.4
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