Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Peter T — 18 Feb 2017

Great flick about real life Boston marathon bombing but Mark Wahlberg character and romance arc is getting little tiring - re Deep Water Horizon.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Peter T on 18 Feb 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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By Russell H (886) 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 Brett E (163) on 30 May 2018

A streamlined thriller that could very easily have strayed into treacly Movie-of-the-Week territory in less assured hands, the efficient and…

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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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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 Lezee (801) on 04 Nov 2017

Terrorism has a religion and we all know which one! One of the best films recently I have seen. It was based on the real…

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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 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…

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By Amheretojudge (1,029) on 28 Apr 2018

I have rights…

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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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