Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Joel W — 04 Aug 2017

On the edge the entire time. Great flick.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Joel W on 04 Aug 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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It does have a few issues but Patriots Day is a well crafted and extremely emotional movie. I loved it…

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Peter Berg Mark Wahlberg collaboration in the same vein as Lone Survivor and Deep-water Horizon. A good one too…

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By Geewah (593) on 09 Jan 2021

Even though the hero in this is a made up character and it does takes away from telling of a real life event, it's decent enough in portraying…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 13 Mar 2018

With an amazing cast, this was a solid docudrama about the events. I enjoyed how we get to see it from all perspectives…

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By Brent H (1) on 09 Aug 2018

Great watch, well done. Kept the terrorists as the monsters they are and celebrated all those who died, survived and assisted in the aftermath…

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By Mosh603 (5) on 15 Apr 2018

I only watched this because I'm from Boston. First of all, its extremely exaggerated…

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By Cody M (1,392) on 13 Mar 2018

Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg have done it again by crafting a thrilling and emotional film, representing the humanity of Boston during that…

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By Tyranian (764) on 11 Apr 2019

Solid Wahlberg film with decent story and writing. Did seem a bit too familiar though…

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By Shawn E (566) on 01 Sep 2018

Very well made movie about the Boston Marathon Bombing of 2013. One of the most intense movies I've seen any many many years…

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