Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Troy Duffy is not worse than Osama Bin Laden. He didn't kill anybody. He did, however, create an enjoyable film, against all odds.He might be a little abrasive, but he was a fish out of water trying to hold on to the shot he was given. His band mates might be talented musicians, but it was Troy Duffy's drive that got them their shot. With respect to his premature exercise of Hollywood power, this was not his 6th film, it was his first. If it wasn't made right, there wouldn't be a second film. I can only imagine the pressure he was under, with everyone's futures in his hands.Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't he have to give up the DVD/VHS rights to get the film made.I am seeing Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day tomorrow and am sure it will be a hit. I wish everyone featured in Overnight the best of luck.

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.

Wow, are we lucky that the main subject of this documentary, the arrogant Troy Duffy, was willing to be filmed on his 'rise' to the top of the Hollywood A-list! Troy, a bartender from Boston, gets his script, The Boondock Saints, sold for big bucks to Miramax, one of the biggest film companies. He brings his band with him to Hollywood hoping to land a record deal along with his assured success of a filmmaker. Included in this band are his two brothers who he promises will be a big success along with him. He meets with big Hollywood stars who may be interested in his movie and signs with the biggest talent agency in Hollywood. His success is assured, right? Wrong! Troy right from the start was an arrogant jerk but becomes even more so as the movie goes on. He soon wastes most of his money partying and won't stop bragging about himself to anyone who would listen. He refused to even pay two agents who were helping him manage his band but they stick with him anyway thinking he might actually make it big. The patience that friends and especially his two brothers had with him is mind numbing. Troy's huge fall from the movie business is fun to watch because he deserves every ounce of failure he gets. This is a well edited and produced documentary that will not disappoint, especially if you're into the inner workings of the Hollywood machine. Good Stuff!

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.