Review of Patriots Day (2016) by Ca Cougar M — 16 Jan 2017

Another amazing film to show why Peter Berg is the most underrated director working today! With Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, and now Patriots Day, he and Mark Wahlberg show why they are one of the best Director/Actor duos out there!

This review of Patriots Day (2016) was written by Ca Cougar M on 16 Jan 2017.

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By Jeremy Jahns (155) for JeremyJahns.com (155) on 25 Jan 2018

It was really well done it was a heavy movie…

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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 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 Matthew B (2,571) 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 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 Karem C (142) 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 Jamesirish68 (111) on 19 Nov 2018

Peter Berg Mark Wahlberg collaboration in the same vein as Lone Survivor and Deep-water Horizon. A good one too…

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By Dragonfly44 (103) on 23 Oct 2020

It does have a few issues but Patriots Day is a well crafted and extremely emotional movie. I loved it…

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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 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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