Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Jess B — 17 Jan 2017

A rich & moving dedication to #BostonStrong . 1 of #PeterBerg 's best. @patriotsdayfilm @mark_wahlberg #PatriotsDayMovie 8.5/10 @davidortiz.

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Jess B on 17 Jan 2017.

Patriots Day has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rendy Jones (321) for Rendy Reviews (320) on 29 Aug 2018

Second juggernaut knockout of a film that captures the human American spirit that will bring out the Patriot in you…

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By Dylan H (280) on 14 Feb 2018

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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 Graham N (62) on 13 Mar 2018

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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 Alistair Ryder (351) for Cinemole (129) on 11 Nov 2018

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By Pierre L (55) on 28 Jun 2018

Excellent movie!!! Very well made. Mark Wahlberg gives such a great performance. Little bit disturbing. But very enjoyable…

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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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