[The Return of the Executioner] There is no doubt that THE BOONDOCK SAINTS Ⅱ: ALL SAINTS DAY can be regarded as the most anticipated sequel. Its predecessor was in 1999 by the same filmmaker Troy Duffy. The Boondock Saints (The Boondock Saints), a very classic and original cult work, is a very aggressive and stylized expression of a legendary action for justice to the voluntary police. It firmly grasps It attracted the attention of a large number of scrambling followers. In fact, in the past 10 years, Troy Duffy has never given up hope. In order to have a sequel that matches the sequel to that smashing cult work, he has been struggling and struggling so as not to be mainstream. The layers of restrictions in the film industry have brought continuous surprises to fans of the original. In fact, at the beginning, the executioner could only go directly to the home theater in the form of video tapes-it was through the unremitting efforts of fans that the distributor finally became aware of this action movie with an excessively violent system. And was able to land on the big screen in January 2000, creating such a legend in the cult realm. So for Duffy, the only thing he needs to be responsible for is the true and moving feelings of these fans. Duffy admitted: These lovely fans discovered it, and they selected it from many discs. Actively communicate with each other, and release a lot of passion and sincerity in this process, just to let more people see what they really like. I think it is because of them that the executioners have gotten to the court. With the opportunity of the line, these lovely people have rewritten its destiny, so when making the sequel, I will not make any changes that will damage the original, because that is why it is loved by others, and it belongs to them. Basically, when the film was published as a DVD in December 1999, movie lovers began to circulate it, they kept mentioning it, and then more and more people bought it. I think that in the end, it must have attracted the attention of Hollywood by the amazing circulation, so another possibility emerged. So in the production of THE BOONDOCK SAINTS Ⅱ: At ALL SAINTS DAY, I realized that I had to choose the right direction. Even if I were to fight against the world, I couldn't betray the fans who had truly supported me. Of course, it seems that Troy Duffy and the fans of the original book are not the only groups eagerly awaiting the realization of the sequel. The two leading actors Sean Patrick Flanery and Norman Rui Norman Reedus was also looking forward to it. When Duffy and the two male protagonists finally reunited on the set, they quickly found the tacit understanding of the year. Duffy said: We are basically There is no need to strengthen the interaction between each other by looking back at the past. When Flannery and Redus appeared in front of me, they were clearly prepared. In the past 10 years, whether it is François Lanneri is still Redus. The interval between their enquiry calls has never been more than two weeks. The first sentence is always the same. When can we start? They all seem to understand that the sequel will be filmed sooner or later, so they are always eager to try like a clockwork, ready to charge at any time. They all know that even if I encounter some obstacles and setbacks, I never give up, so once we really start, no one will be caught off guard. Since 10 years have passed, Troy Duffy decided to use some flashbacks to help everyone recall the previous situation. He explained: We can quickly help the audience understand the whole story through some very iconic brief introductions. The cause and effect of the story, so that we don’t have to elaborate on everything that happened before. I know we must add some fresh blood to this team. For those who participate for the first time, there is a clear goal. Is very important-we will give them enough information in the first film so that they will not lose themselves in the process after understanding, but we don’t have to remember the past too much, because what we are about to unfold is a A new adventure. At the same time, THE BOONDOCK SAINTS Ⅱ: ALL SAINTS DAY will also add some additional information in the flashback section that no one knew before, such as how the patriarch of the Mike Manius family-leader Noah became a murderer, Troy Duffy continued: This part of the content took place in New York in 1958, but I am a little worried that fans of the executioner will feel that there is no need to understand some of the longer past-because suddenly back to the distant past, everything seems to be the same. The place is different, including the feeling and the way of speaking, but this is just a guiding preface that we throw out, so as to make the audience fully prepared for a new chapter of the story. [Renewal after 10 years] For Troy Duffy, the so-called sequel means that it must carry all the story elements of the original work that are worthy of people’s love, and then on this basis, it will be upgraded to an unprecedented new level. Fei said: We will add some new character faces to THE BOONDOCK SAINTS Ⅱ: ALL SAINTS DAY, and then give the story inside a unique visual expression, and at the same time double the things that everyone agrees with. In the sequel, the most obvious element missing is the FBI agent Paul Smike played by Willem Dafoe, replaced by his protégé Julie Benz (Julie Benz). ) The beauty agent Eunice Bloom, Duffy went on to say: Eunice is a typical southern stunner. She was cultivated by Paul and handles those difficult cases in her own way. For this role player Bentz, it is very important to be able to add her own speaking style and behavior during the performance, and then you can see the previous Paul from her body when the crime is being investigated. The shadow of, and firmly can not abandon its own characteristics, because Benz needs to complete more than a simple copy. I believe that fans of the original will be more or less skeptical if they hear that there will be a female protagonist in the sequel, but I promise that this character will trigger another amazing story. She is really hot, every man wants to have sex with her, every woman wants to become her. I am very excited and really want to know what she will do next. As for Clifton Collins Jr. (Clifton Collins Jr. The role of Romeo in) is the companion who helped the executioner back to Boston this time. Troy Duffy said: Klins and I have been good friends for more than 10 years, so I created this specifically for him. The role.In the beginning, the Mike Menius brothers didn't particularly trust Romeo, but they finally accepted him, so we will see three executioners in the film causing catastrophe together. In addition, you will see the figure of the Oscar-nominated movie legend Peter Fonda (Peter Fonda). Duffy continues: I can’t even wait to know how the audience will comment on Fonda’s performance. , When he first showed teeth that had begun to fall out for his character, I think he really mastered everything about this character. Sometimes, you will think that he is a pale ghost, tall and thin, but also exudes a shockingly powerful aura that makes you dare not look at him, but at the same time you can't bear to look away. What he brings to us is a really tight and boiling chaotic atmosphere. I hope this part can present a disturbing impact similar to The Godfather Part II. First of all, he is playing a very evil person here, but once he talks about trading-related content, you know how stingy and shrewd he is, and you can't help but admire him. I hope this character can be as sharp as a razor and be real enough to be convincing. Maybe Fonda is able to grasp this type of performance and can cooperate with him. For me, it is the same as a dream for many years. Became a reality. Judd Nelson (Judd Nelson) plays Consegio in the film. He is the son of the gang boss interpreted by Carlo Rota in the first episode of the story. His purpose this time is to be executed. People have completely disappeared from this world. Whether it is Troy Duffy or Nelson, they insist that this role is enough to become the most even opponent of the Mike Menius brothers. Duffy said: Nelson is really great, he It fully captures the strength that a ruthless character full of hatred should show. From the moment he appeared on the set, he has a complete understanding of the whole story. He is the kind of cautious actor who pays great attention to small details. From dialogue to posture, he demands too much perfection, so he A lot of work had to be done to prepare, which also saved us a lot of time. Rota) interpreted the son of the gang boss. His purpose this time is to make the executioner completely disappear from the world. Whether it is Troy Duffy or Nelson, they insist that this role is enough to become the best of the Mike Manius brothers. The evenly divided opponent, Duffy said: Nelson is really great, he fully captured the strength that a hateful and ruthless character should show. From the moment he appeared on the set, he has a complete understanding of the whole story. He is the kind of cautious actor who pays great attention to small details. From dialogue to posture, he demands too much perfection, so he A lot of work had to be done to prepare, which also saved us a lot of time.
For an ambitious but extremely low-budget action movie like THE BOONDOCK SAINTS Ⅱ: ALL SAINTS DAY, the actors involved also have to face great pressure and challenges. Duffy admitted: We are gathering together. Such an excellent cast can be said that they have the meager salary, but they do the hardest work. I have never seen a selfless person like them. I want to express my sincerest respect and gratitude to them.
