Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Kevin F — 21 Jul 2017

Wow what a movie it had me in tears quite a few times the strength and courage of the people of Boston was captured in this movie never give in to terrorism.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Kevin F on 21 Jul 2017.

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By Mattbrady99 (654) on 23 Apr 2018

Another tragedy type film by Peter Berg which you start to see often now, but Mark Wahlberg was phenomenal in this movie, especially towards the end…

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 01 Apr 2018

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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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Second juggernaut knockout of a film that captures the human American spirit that will bring out the Patriot in you…

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By Chris F (1,190) on 24 Feb 2018

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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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