Patriots Day

Starring:

Mark Wahlberg, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Kevin Bacon, Michelle Monaghan

Director:

Peter Berg

Genres:

Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller

Tagline:

The inside story of the world's greatest manhunt.

Overview:

In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.

Date Reviewed:

April 11, 2024

Review:

Good treatment of the event, with enough real footage and interviews to make it seem real, but without feeling like a documentary. Although, with so many real stories to pull from, it’s a little upsetting that Mark Wahlberg’s character is fictionalized, complete with the standard Hollywood redemption arc, always managing to hang every success or failure on him.

Producers:

Writers:

Peter Berg, Matt Cook, Joshua Zetumer

Cinematographer:

Tobias A. Schliessler

Runtime:

2 hours and 13 minutes

Budget:

45000000

Box Office:

50548152