Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Matt L — 08 Feb 2017

Excellent storytelling and enthralling from start to finish.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Matt L on 08 Feb 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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 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…

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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 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 James L (1,420) on 31 Dec 2017

As an EMS worker, Patriots Day got my adrenaline sky-high. Despite its name, it does not wear you out with relentless patriotism either…

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By Merijn J (211) on 19 Dec 2018

Un trabajo excelente, emotivo y profundo que llena de condolencias mi mente y mi corazón…

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By Mosh603 (5) on 15 Apr 2018

I only watched this because I'm from Boston. First of all, its extremely exaggerated…

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By Daddyo3 (22) on 14 Feb 2018

Pretty good movie. I think another actor may have done a better job than Mark W with this one…

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