Patriots Day (2016, D: Berg) S: Wahlberg, Goodman, Bacon, Simmons, Monaghan
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Re: Patriots Day (2016, D: Berg) S: Wahlberg, Goodman, Bacon, Simmons, Monaghan
Saw this last night and felt it was very well done. They seemed to stay close to the historical source material. Recreations and historical footage mixed throughout. It does show things through the eyes of law enforcement as well as early on, through a couple attending the event. Later they interview that same couple in a pre-credit scene. If you are predisposed to hate the police, watching this through the eyes of law enforcement probably won't be enjoyable. It certainly shows what they were up against. These guys weren't very smart but they were armed with bombs and willing to use them.
Certainly had an emotional punch but not sure how you can watch a movie about people going to a race and getting blown up and not feel some sort of emotion. The end credits showed the pictures of those that lost their lives in the event.
Not sure if I would own it but certainly wouldn't mind seeing it again to get anything I might have missed. Solid B+ to an A- from me.
Certainly had an emotional punch but not sure how you can watch a movie about people going to a race and getting blown up and not feel some sort of emotion. The end credits showed the pictures of those that lost their lives in the event.
Not sure if I would own it but certainly wouldn't mind seeing it again to get anything I might have missed. Solid B+ to an A- from me.