Patriots Day

Lionsgate | Release Date: December 21, 2016

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 177 Ratings

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imthenoobMar 27, 2017

A totally needless film that exploits a national tragedy that happened less than 4 years ago and I am glad that no one bothered with it during the original theatrical release. I'm sure the director and the cast meant well but I think not onlyA totally needless film that exploits a national tragedy that happened less than 4 years ago and I am glad that no one bothered with it during the original theatrical release. I'm sure the director and the cast meant well but I think not only is it far too soon but it lacked the actual drama and turmoil that happened during these events. Instead they turned it into a corny action flick with sub plots that felt half baked.… Expand

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Dunlop13Dec 23, 2016

I honestly believed that Berg was sincere when he said he wanted to make an honest and respectful film about the the bombings at the Boston Marathon. As a born and raised Bostonian, I was very suspicious of this New Yorker who had a penchantI honestly believed that Berg was sincere when he said he wanted to make an honest and respectful film about the the bombings at the Boston Marathon. As a born and raised Bostonian, I was very suspicious of this New Yorker who had a penchant for over the top action films, taking on this highly sensitive topic.

But with Walberg on board, I thought that the native influence would would reel in any ambition to turn this into a Transformers sequel. Unfortunately, Mark Walberg, just like his director, are more interested in generating big revenue through big explosions and falsely generated drama than telling the poignant, restrained and honest version of what really happened to our city during that week.
If you are not from Boston, you will probably find this film entertaining, which is exactly what the producers wanted. But to the citizens of Boston, the real life bystanders and witnesses of all the incidents, and to all the victims, this a not a respectful film. It exploits our connected trauma to generate big box office receipts.
Berg and Walberg have turned this painful event into a Jason Bourne movie. By the way Mark, don't bother coming back to Boston. You are all the way "Hollywood".… Expand

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RTFORDJul 10, 2017

I was hoping Wahlberg might clean up his mouth for this one, especially because of the subject matter, but it seems as if he and Hollywood are trying their best to make the F...word acceptable in American society. What's wrong with theseI was hoping Wahlberg might clean up his mouth for this one, especially because of the subject matter, but it seems as if he and Hollywood are trying their best to make the F...word acceptable in American society. What's wrong with these people? They know there are children watching these movies. Wahlberg's 'Ted' was one of the most disgusting films I've ever seen. When you go to see a film about a relationship between a guy and a teddy bear, you assume it's safe to take the kids, but all you got in Ted was sexual perversion, drug abuse, and vulgar language. Everyone is this movie had gutter mouths. Do the Boston police men and women really talk like that? What a shame! I'm glad I rented it. I don't think the money I spend on a rental finds it's way to Wahlberg and company. I'll never pay to see another movie with Wahlberg in it. Conservatives in America need to take a stand against this kind of garbage. This could have been an excellent movie, but to me, it wasn't even mediocre.… Expand

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