Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Alex A — 16 Jan 2017

Well done movie crazy world we live in !!!

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Alex A on 16 Jan 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 Tyranian (764) on 11 Apr 2019

Solid Wahlberg film with decent story and writing. Did seem a bit too familiar though…

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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 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 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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