Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Filipe C — 20 Dec 2016

In the age of superheroes, the tribute to the everyday man finding himself in extraordinary circumstances is on the rise, showcasing a need to have heroes that feel, indeed, real. Patriots' Day is another movie framing that necessity, and Peter Berg's deeply immersive storytelling seems to be a perfect match to the complex array of emotions that arose from the Boston bombings.

Perfectly textured and nuanced, the film grabs the audience by the throat and never lets go, in the process offering compelling and heartfelt portraits of intimacy.