Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Christopher E — 25 May 2017

Sensational without being sensationalist.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Christopher E on 25 May 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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By Monte H (2) 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 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 Alison Rowat (245) for The Herald (Scotland) (244) on 22 Apr 2018

In telling the story as one of a community pulling together in the face of hatred and violence, Berg delivers a more nuanced take on terrorism…

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By Alistair Ryder (351) for Cinemole (129) on 11 Nov 2018

Berg's film packs a punch with its extravagantly directed action and gruelling tension, but it often feels empty as it fails to fully grasp…

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By Jens S (711) on 25 Feb 2018

Intense, exciting and terrifying account of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the hunt for the culprits in the days after…

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By Tamcwlmm (19) on 04 Jan 2018

This movie got me speechless. The film is based around the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. The build up to the moment was very intens…

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By Graham N (62) 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 William O (211) on 10 Jan 2018

Patriots Day is intense, emotional, and another success for the Peter Berg/Mark Wahlberg duo who has given us Deepwater Horizon, a very good…

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By Anne Brodie (132) for What She Said (131) on 23 Aug 2018

Wahlberg's entirely suited for the role of a law enforcement official rough around the edges with a proud, caring heart, a role he's done before,…

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