Review of Patriots Day (2016) by William S — 22 Jan 2017

Absolutely awesome. Even knowing the outcome, I was still in the bottom of my seat.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by William S on 22 Jan 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Jamesirish68 (111) on 19 Nov 2018

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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 Matthew D (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 Mosh603 (5) on 15 Apr 2018

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