Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Jamie B — 15 Feb 2017

Well-handled account of this moment in Boston history.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Jamie B on 15 Feb 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jamesirish68 (111) on 19 Nov 2018

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 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 Kyle Z (19) 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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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 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 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 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 Danielle Solzman (397) for Solzy at the Movies (339) on 19 Nov 2017

Patriots Day takes us behind the scenes of the week that followed the Boston bombing in April 2013…

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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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