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Patriots Day

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Tragedy strikes on April 15, 2013, when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon. In the aftermath of the attack, police Sgt. Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg), FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon) and Commissioner Ed Davis (John Goodman) join courageous survivors, first responders and other investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the suspects and bring them to justice.
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Patriots Day offers a stirring, solidly crafted tribute to the heroes of a real-life American tragedy without straying into exploitative action thriller territory.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint Patriots Day is a surprisingly steady retelling of a tragic event. Jul 30, 2019 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) A taut, multi-stranded account of the Boston marathon bombing. Rated: 4/5 Feb 26, 2017 Full Review David Sexton London Evening Standard It's not suspenseful so much as commemorative and even, in paying tribute to the resilient spirit of Boston and all of those caught up in this attack, celebratory. It's a kind of civic tribute. Rated: 3/5 Feb 24, 2017 Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times Many Boston-area residents (and critics) felt the movie was made too soon after the event, and the fact that Tommy was a fictional composite character. I understand these complaints, as they hit close to home, but I don’t agree with them. Rated: 4/5 Jun 23, 2024 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Patriots Day may tap into the emotional impetus of the intricate and complex investigation but, despite Berg's good intentions, his highly-detailed production recreates a national tragedy perhaps too soon and without enough perspective. Rated: 2/4 Apr 5, 2022 Full Review David Gonzalez The Cinematic Reel Bergs work in this film should not be ignored as he not only provides a riveting film but a respectful re-telling of the events, which concludes with interviews of the real-life victims and heroes of the event ending on a poignant note. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 18, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alex S Patriot’s Day is a cinematic reflection on the courage displayed by the City of Boston in its collective recovery from a tragic event and its pursuit of the perpetrators. The film serves as a symbolic representation of the significance of the holiday’s establishment. Felt a bit of an action blockbuster at times but of course didn’t detract from its overall quality. The film is still brought to life by an A-list cast and since I’m a sucker for true story films with decent direction, and this one certainly fits that bill. It’s a memorable film that I always enjoy revisiting. Grading: B+ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/25 Full Review Jonathan K I have to admit I really liked it. Mark Wahlberg is surprisingly good in this dramatic role and the movie is pretty gripping overall. The whole "Boston Strong" sentiment and patriotism vibes can get a little heavy-handed at times, but I’m sure if I were from Boston, I’d probably feel differently. Still, the stories of the people it affected are genuinely powerful and touching. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/11/25 Full Review Carlos T Filme: O Dia do Atentado Assistido: 22-11-24 Elenco: @markwahlberg @kevinbacon @alexwolffofficial John Goodman, @michellemonaghan @melissabenoist @themojn @jakepicking @jimmyoyang @lanacondor J K Simmons Modelo: #fatoveridico #historiareal #policial #drama Duração: 2h 13m Ano: 22-11-24 Minha opinião: Um fato que acontec eu de versade na maratona de Boston em abril 2013. Um filme para retrar as dilacerações e mortes de pessoas que estavam como expextador da corrida. Foram 2 bombas feitas pelos irmãs Tamerian Tsarnaev (Melikidze) e Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (Wolff). E temos Wahlberg que faz o protagonista (Tommy) um policial, FBI Richard (Bacon), Comssionário Davis (Goodman), Gov. Deval (Beach). Os irmãos fazem parte de terroristas e pelo seu ideal mussumano comete esta atrocidade. E no meio da catástrofe Tommy faz o papel de lideraça no meio do caos. Mas como sempre aparecera outros caciques. Mas eles conseguem descobrir os rosto dos 2 e a busca começa, e com bananadas dos irmãos se tornam uma caçada quando deixam fugir Dun (Yang) e ele chama a policia. 1º a morrer é Tamerian e depois Dzhokhar é preso e condenado a morte. Um filme que retrata os acontecimentos, mas reduzir 80 hs em 2 hs realmente deve fazer os ajustes. E percebemos aqui que faz com que corra no filme. As atuações são medianas. Roteiro e enredo é corrido e por isso força até a conclusão. Vale apena assistir? Sim para aqueles que deseja ter a ideia do ocorrido. Nota: 6 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Carole R This film was 'unputdownable'. It's a pity that Mark Wahlberg's character (apparently a 'composite' character) was mooted as 'the cop who found the bombers' in some reports - half a star removed for that, though that may have been a reporter's fault. From what I could see in the film, it was the Chinese guy, in a scarily ominous scene, who did that, along with his excellent memory, after a long sequence of pure terror for him, not some 'composite' character. However, the 'real' police characters were the ones who ultimately put their lives on the line, and I have never seen such a 'shoot out'. That can only have been one take, surely? Sadly, an officer was killed. It was surprising, in light of what occurred with the bombings on the marathon route and the subsequent 'round-up' of the terrorists that more people weren't killed. However, a lot of people's lives were changed forever and it was heartening at the very end to see the real characters honoured, including the victims, the injured, medics and the policemen/FBI (despite some apparent internal squabbles), and the true sense of camaraderie of a large city that ensued. The terrorist brothers were well-played - the older, more aggressive brother bullying his younger brother (Alex Wolff from 'Hereditary' particularly memorable as a nervous, deep-thinking and almost reluctant terrorist) into submission (but that's how it works, doesn't it?), and there was some irony in the 'getaway' method by the younger brother, true or not, I don't know. The results of the violence in the film were not lingered on (quite rightly - these are/were real people with families), but there was no mistaking the awfulness of that, and subsequent days. See it and learn about how humans can come together for the greater good. No schmalz. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Martin R Had me in tears and deeply moved me. Spread love. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/24 Full Review Stephen H One of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tragedy strikes on April 15, 2013, when two bombs explode during the Boston Marathon. In the aftermath of the attack, police Sgt. Tommy Saunders (Mark Wahlberg), FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon) and Commissioner Ed Davis (John Goodman) join courageous survivors, first responders and other investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the suspects and bring them to justice.
Director
Peter Berg
Producer
Scott Stuber, Dylan Clark, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Hutch Parker, Dorothy Aufiero, Michael Radutzky
Screenwriter
Peter Berg, Matthew Cook, Joshua Zetumer
Distributor
Lionsgate Films, CBS Films
Production Co
Hutch Parker Entertainment, Closest to the Hole, Bluegrass Films, Leverage Entertainment
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Graphic Injury Images|Some Drug Use|Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 13, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.8M
Runtime
2h 10m
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