bob_meg As you live your day to day life, chances are you say to yourself over and over "Why can't so-and-so get what they deserve and most importantly, why can't I BE there when they get it?" Well, Brian Smith and Tony Montana are here to make your day with "Overnight," the doc they shot over a 3-year time span, chronicling their horrendous ride alongside Troy Duffy, the man who cursed us with the derivative and pointless "Boondock Saints." To say Duffy is an unlikable person is a tremendous understatement, but, a**hole or not, "Overnight" shares an important message that applies to all of us, whether we find ourselves in a pi**ing match with Harvey Weinstein or not: you just don't crap where you live.That Duffy had no idea of Weinstein's pull or cache in the business is all the proof you need that he's borderline retarded. But "Overnight" wastes no chance to show you, in vivid detail, what a boring, arrogant smug POS he is, to boot. And yes, Smith and Montana obviously have an agenda here. As you watch the film, it's obvious why they want to pay him back. That might really sway my opinion under other circumstances, but who can really blame them in this case? As a doc, "Overnight" is competently made. It won't blow your doors off with any real insights, innovative camera work or notable framing devices, but it's ability to get Duffy on camera, blowing his stack at film students, executives, agents, band members, and friends (ha ha) for no apparent reason other than to flex his own sagging muscle, is almost worth the price of admission. It's akin to getting your worst enemy on film doing all the evil stuff they normally do, only now you can prove it, and the gratification shines through.The ending is priceless, the quote by Goldman is wonderful, and the freeze-frame of the dive shot...perfect.

thesar-2 Surprisingly, the behind-the-scenes documentary based on 'The Boondock Saints' was thoroughly more interesting and incredibly better made. Somewhat like what 'Full Tilt Boogie' did for 'From Dusk Till Dawn.' The biggest difference is: 'Boogie' was a direct documentary on the making of 'Dawn,' 'Overnight' is more of the slight rise and hardest fall of director/writer/musician Troy Duffy, creator of 'Saints.' I've seen 'Overnight' several times, and 'Saints' only once – I could only stomach one viewing. I'd have to say I enjoyed 'Overnight,' despite its flaws. Such as, the documentary states he's pursued by Harvey Weinstein, but doesn't show it. It states Duffy's in a band, but no real background is shown. Documentaries should be "show, don't tell." Despite those, and others I'm sure I've missed, I also thought: this has to be fake. Can one person be this arrogant, insulting, brainless and bloody stupid? Can his family and peers be so incredibly naïve to follow him and his words? Half way through, I wondered why Weinstein didn't sue for defamation of character, but by the end, if I were Weinstein, I'd be laughing my butt off at the poetic justice while saying: "Well done!" We follow Duffy, who was offered a movie deal with Weinstein, and even a tavern's through in. Too good to be true? Well, that's irrelevant to Duffy whose head grows so large, I expected a 'Scanners' explosion. I don't think there's another movie (documentary or not) where you wanted the main character, who spends more time cursing and smoking than writing/playing in the band, to fail so miserably. And when he does, probably more people clapped than even the (below average, thoroughly amateurish) movie it was based on. (I loved the "No one's buying my movie" cries – uh, did you actually watch it?)Side note: Yes, I understand it was more of documentary on the obviously distaste people had for Duffy and his scrambling to bury himself, never opening his eyes for two minutes to see what he was destructively accomplishing. However, more of the background on the actual making of the movie and less on the band no decent person would claim to admire would've been more appreciated. That said, you can't (or shouldn't) criticize a movie for what it's not meant to be. And so, I moved on for what I personally couldn't have and enjoyed watching someone so deservingly dig their own grave.Another one of the reasons I thought it was fake, was: could someone seriously blacklist themselves this horribly? (SEE: him call actors and agencies bad names, and definitely Weinstein, repeatedly, WHILE BEING FILMED.) I know there are plenty of people who feel the need to be blunt, brutally honest and have the "never back down" and "I'm entitled!" attitudes, but seriously, there must be a "flies with honey" balance. Or you will fail. I guess there could be pure evil out there, such as this turkey, and it's no wonder that the only other movie he's made is the sequel to the "cult hit" 'Saints' became. Yes, I can see 'Saints' became a cult it (I have my own guilty pleasures I can't explain) but I expected so much more out of it after all the arrogance Duffy showed throughout 'Overnight.' I saw a movie, 'Saints,' that showed a director/writer who had a lot of potential in the future, if given a few more chances. Unfortunately, Duffy shot both of his feet during the making of this movie, slammed dozens of doors and now, there's less of a chance for him to grow as a filmmaker. Pity.

jmillerdp ** MINOR SPOILERS **This film shows how the perfect opportunity can be destroyed. Troy Duffy is the writer/director who strikes it rich when his screenplay for "The Boondock Saints" is bought by Harvey Weinstein at Miramax. Duffy is going to get an upfront fee, get to direct, have his band do the film score and everything.But, when the film doesn't get made right away, Duffy's paranoia gets the best of him, leaving him on the outs with the studio. Duffy decides to take the film to a small studio, and get it made for half the original budget and for half his original fee.The remainder of the film shows the fate of the film and what becomes of Duffy and his friends.The bottom line is, once you get your deal, be thankful. Be passionate about your project, yes. But, realize that you are getting what so many others out there could only hope to have. Even if there are some bumps or lots of bumps in the process, you have to accept what comes your way. Because, the second you start alienating a studio, you can forget it.After all, would you want someone who you gave a big break to tell you to go (bleep!) yourself? No. Duffy does it, and in his meltdown, loses everything he had or ever could have.The film is well made, well paced and is one of the most telling documentaries on the film industry.( 8 Out of 10 Stars ******** )

thekeeth Over the course of three viewings I have finally seen this entire film.The first time I started watching this film it was about the halfway point. I caught it just when things were starting to roll for the boys in the band. It was intriguing to see how arrogant and disrespectful Troy was to his band mates and friends. Yet they tolerated his abuse, and plodded on, thinking that there was going to be a big payday on the horizon that would make it all worth it. Eventually, I pieced the rest of the film together over two more viewings, and as one piece it's a doozy.First off, I am so glad someone decided to put a camera on this whole situation. It's seems crazy at times to think that Troy Duffy would say and do all that he did with a camera on him, on what seems like an around the clock basis. I don't know about you, but I have this little voice in the back of my head that tells me not to do things, and when I am on video, that voice gets even louder. Whoever was taping Troy had to have been saying to himself, "one day, this is going to be worth it." This film goes up and down, over and over. One minute Troy is nice to everybody, he's happy, they're getting deals made, or so they think. Then a hurdle is overcome, they celebrate, the deal falls through, and Troy goes ballistic on everyone within arms reach. Rinse, Repeat.I'm willing to bet that Troy has been in quite a few fist fights in his life. There is no way a person can walk around being that proud of themselves, despite not being a very good person, and not find a few guys willing to throw haymakers at him.I loved how this movie brought to light how crazy the lust for fame and fortune can make people. The pursuit of fame and fortune drove Troy to be a major pain in the ass for lots of people. It also drove his band mates to tolerate his behavior. I love this movie, it's tragic and funny, it's sad and true and realistic, but I don't feel a bit downtrodden when I watch it. Even though the film doesn't show anyone but Troy acting like a obvious dick, (he kinda takes the cake for being a dick), I don't feel bad for them at all. The band must have needed him much more than Troy needed the band. Otherwise they would have dumped Troy just as quickly as everyone else did.