I can't fault the movie, top shelf acting and production quality. I also can't say I enjoyed it... once the catastrophe strikes, instant waterworks. For the rest of the gut-wrenching movie, if I wasn't crying, I was about to. Knowing that it actually occurred makes it difficult to watch, regardless of the quality. Had I known the effect it would have, I would've waited for it to be available for streaming. I wasn't alone though as the theatre was definitely a crying-zone.

Exceptionally well made movie, that stands as a huge testament to the power of the human spirit. I knew little of the true story beforehand, but having seen the film, I am both moved and saddened by the events that took place.

I do NOT understand the hate for this movie. Technically very well done and except for a few moments of not all that good acting, the movie works very well. It also succeeds in what I think it was made for...It relays the horror and heroism of that day, and the days that followed, brilliantly.

If you have a chance, pick this one up and watch it...

Not knowing all the facts about the bombing and what took place afterwards for me it was the perfect built of tense and unknown variables that even the long duration it was perfectly paced and well crafted. I thorough enjoyed it.

Honestly well made and heartfelt movie that really pulls you into the Boston Marathon Attack. Mark Wahlberg pulls off his character as a true Bostonian & Police Officer.

I really enjoyed this movie and felt for the people.

This is an extremely well paced movie. Nicely done!

This movie was amazing to see when Terrorist's attacked The Boston Marathon,I still remember when it was on TV when it happened and knew it was a Muslim Terrorist attack even before the pictures were released of those two scumbags, Mark Wahlberg and John Goodman played amazing roles in the Movie.
My Heart's and Prayers to all those affected by these low lifes in Boston ...
BOSTON STRONG ALWAYS!!!!!
#bostonstrong #markwahlberg #johngoodman #bostonmarathon

One of the best based on real story--movies that I ever watched

How to rate a movie like this that depicts the tragic events in Boston?
This isn´t a bad movie but I also don´t think it is a great one. It does tell the story of what happened. It´s not overdramatized which I liked very much. Yes, it has a kind of documentary touch to it which, again, I liked. I had no problem with Wahlbergs character beeing fictional, to be honest I thought he was true, so that wasn´t an issue.
But in contrast to Deepwater Horizon this movie didn´t reach me emotionally. Deepwater really hit me hard. This sadly had more of the effect of a documentary.

Cannot fault this film at all so moving

Hollywood’s desire to make films dramatising terrorist events will never be quenched and here the spotlight turns to the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013.

Although one might question the value of such a film in the first place, Patriot’s Day is nonetheless a gripping retelling of the events. The screenplay really takes off after the explosions - Berg constructs an excellent cat and mouse chase as the police dragnet closes in on the suspects.

The decision to centre the plot on Mark Wahlberg’s fictional police officer is a little iffy. On the one hand it makes sense to tie it all together, on the other hand why couldn’t they just tell it as it actually happened? Perhaps the need for a big name actor on the poster was too great.

There’s no lack of big names though. John Goodman, Kevin Bacon and J.K. Simmons all turn in stellar performances, each representing a different branch of law enforcement.

Patriot’s Day isn’t particularly original or insightful but it’s far from the sickly and overly patriotic shlockfest one might expect.

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