Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Mike M — 06 Apr 2017

Patriots Day pays tribute to the victims and heroes of the horrible event, delivering a powerful tension filled movie that is emotional, yet inspring.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Mike M on 06 Apr 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

Patriots Day (2016) Movie Reviews (763)
Patriots Day (2016) Critic Reviews (193)
Patriots Day (2016) User Reviews (570)

More Reviews of Patriots Day

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

By Dylan H (280) on 14 Feb 2018

Incredibly well directed and structured, 'Patriots Day' portrays the events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and the immense logistics…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

By Kenneth L (949) on 20 Aug 2018

Patriots Day brought back many of the emotions I felt when the Boston Marathon bombing happened years ago-shock, anger, frustration, fear,…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

By Damian S (504) on 30 May 2018

Heroica y muy Dinamica ,un film basado en hechos reales, esta historia cuenta con una adaptacion bastante buena de los sucesos terroristas…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

By Frances H (1,591) on 01 Apr 2018

While at times the film can become a bit too preachy, it still remains as a truly exceptional tribute to the heroes and victims during the…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

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

While at times the film can become a bit too preachy, it still remains as a truly exceptional tribute to the heroes and victims during the…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

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…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

By Dragonfly44 (103) on 23 Oct 2020

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

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

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,…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

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

Absolutely intense depiction of the events leading up to and following the 2013 bombing of the Boston marathon…

Read Review

Review of Patriots Day (2016)

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…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of Secretariat (2010)

By Shaunmed (40) on 10 Jan 2011

There are far better horse movies to be seen than this. This is a watered down Disney flick that lacks any grit or conflict…

Read Review

Review of Munich (2005)

By Squall (5) on 15 Dec 2005

Steven Speilberg has finally lost his mind…

Read Review

Review of 23 Blast (2014)

By Jim P (360) on 20 Oct 2014

Was anyone really waiting for this movie to come out…

Read Review

Review of Dirty War (2004)

By Bill S (2,971) on 24 Apr 2012

Rather boring and does not push the envelope far enough..the main villians are your basic carbon copy muslims and have no real depth..in fact…

Read Review

Review of The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

By Justin O (930) on 31 Oct 2012

Not a bad Bond outing for Moore, but a mediocre film nonetheless…

Read Review

Review of Time Bomb (2006)

By Ping L (49) on 01 May 2008

David Arquette would seem a little short-coming and out of his depth in this role of a so-called superior homeland security officer attempting…

Read Review

Review of Once Around (1991)

By Meg R (175) on 07 Jan 2007

If this predated MOONSTRUCK, it deserves its obscurity…

Read Review

Review of True Blue (1996)

By David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 18 Apr 2003

True Blue may hold some interest for Berenger completists, but really, you'd be far better off watching Shoot to Kill again…

Read Review

Review of Downfall (2004)

By Robr (9) on 13 May 2006

An extremely tame and sanitised portrayal of Hitler's madness. Boring, absurd dialog, no passion, no intensity, not a hint of grit…

Read Review

Review of Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022)

By David Rooney (943) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 17 Jun 2022

This utterly toothless, glorified Hallmark movie for Paramount+ proves the director is only as good as his material…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Hereditary

2018

72%1,650 Reviews

The Invitation

2022

47%33 Reviews

The Voyeurs

2021

58%19 Reviews

The Prodigy

2019

54%39 Reviews

Logan

2017

82%1,785 Reviews

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

79%458 Reviews

The Platform

2019

70%94 Reviews

Barbarian

2022

72%115 Reviews

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023

85%233 Reviews

Deadpool 2

2018

76%1,635 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Patriots Day

2016

73%763 Reviews

Saint John of Las Vegas

2010

46%114 Reviews

Overboard

1987

68%579 Reviews

Akeelah and the Bee

2006

74%614 Reviews

Harvie Krumpet

2003

80%88 Reviews

The Killing

1956

82%663 Reviews

The Heartbreak Kid

2007

50%657 Reviews

Jesus' Son

2000

71%135 Reviews

Prelude to a Kiss

1992

50%72 Reviews

Benji the Hunted

1987

60%66 Reviews