The storyline begins with the beloved priest of the MacManus brothers being assassinated in a Boston church. After putting two bullets through the back of his skull, the assassin replicates the brothers' calling card by placing two pennies over the eyes of the priest. Word gets back to the MacManus brothers, who have been hiding in rural Ireland since the end of the last film, and soon the boys are on a return trip to Boston. Ready to shoot down bad guys.
The reason this film suffered was because of the writing. During the first film we were treated to a well structured script that, for the most part, allowed the action to be revealed by stories within the larger story. Often these stories were played out through the opinions of the detectives that were investigating the murder cases. While writer and director Troy Duffy attempts to use this same technique in Boondock Saints II, the story loses its charm due to poor dialogue. At times lines feel forced, with a lack of wit and humor.
Though, the film is not a complete bust. Fans of the Boondock Saints will be happy to see the back story of a certain character revealed. This almost makes up for the poor dialogue in the film... Almost.
The Verdict: Thumb Down
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