Pilgrimage

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Pilgrimage

Released Aug 11, 2017

1h 36m

Adventure

History

Drama

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In the 13th century, Irish monks embark on a reluctant pilgrimage to escort their monastery's holiest relic to Rome. Their mission soon becomes fraught with danger as they trek across a rugged landscape that's been ravaged by years of tribal warfare.

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

For all its bloody and violent genre trappings, "Pilgrimage" is a gorgeously shot film that carefully renders the details of this fascinating historical period.

Aug 11, 2017

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Glenn Kenny

RogerEbert.com

It's interesting as far as it goes, but you wish it would have gone farther.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 11, 2017

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

What really makes Pilgrimage buzz ... is an impressively scuzzy ambience powered by repeated outbreaks of raw violence.

Aug 11, 2017

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Made with a small budget and shot in thirty days, “Pilgrimage” sleekly maneuvers through its limitations instead of succumbing to them.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Kip Mooney

Fresh Fiction

Severely dull in its first half and breathless in its second.

Rated: C+

Aug 10, 2021

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

It's a beautiful film with mystery and suspense, supported by a strong cast and great attention to details.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 17, 2020

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SkyRo P

I decided to check out "Pilgrimage" primarily because it features Tom Holland. I enjoy following the careers of certain actors to see how they evolve from their early roles to the megastars they become. So, I was curious to see this film. The screenplay turned out to be better than I anticipated. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be, and the director did a decent job of engaging the audience with the material. However, there were moments where the film felt a bit flat, and it missed opportunities to build tension or develop the story in ways that would have kept me invested. Overall, the film was fairly average. In fact, I honestly forgot I had watched it shortly after it ended, and it’s not something I feel compelled to revisit. It didn’t quite capture my attention or maintain my focus throughout. I think there were missed chances for stronger directorial choices and a more detailed screenplay that could have elevated the narrative. At the end of the day, "Pilgrimage" is what it is—nothing extraordinary. I wouldn’t recommend it enthusiastically, but if you need something to fill the time while you multitask, it’s suitable enough to have playing in the background while you cook or tend to other things.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/25

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Helen W

Obsure but worth every second of viewing. Excellent casting, script, screenplay, music, scenery, acting, and historical setting. Excellent!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/03/24

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Ava S

Though short, the environment of the movie with the added lingering sense of danger and silent hope makes this an entertaining story. Holland, Bernthal, Weber, and Armitage are all fantastic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/26/22

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jorge v

Very slow movie with a very vague ending

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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jelisije j

Very good performances from everybody and a solid script. This movie really makes you look at faith at what god wants and what you want from god.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Though critics argue that it's fairly pointless, I think they missed the point. All this violence over a rock? It features some stellar acting work, not to mention beautiful cinematography and sound design. It drags a little bit, but tells the story it sets out to.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Synopsis

In the 13th century, Irish monks embark on a reluctant pilgrimage to escort their monastery's holiest relic to Rome. Their mission soon becomes fraught with danger as they trek across a rugged landscape that's been ravaged by years of tribal warfare.

Director: Brendan Muldowney
Screenwriter: Jamie Hannigan
Distributor: RLJ Entertainment
Production Co: RLJ Entertainment, Irish Film Board, XYZ Films
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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