It is difficult not to see the film as a vanity project for wahlberg. Tommy saunders, whos a composite of three boston police officers who. The patriot and reallife history compare because the patriot is a movie based on the revolutionary war. Mark wahlberg filmed a scene for patriots day in april 2016. Patriots day disconnect between bostonians and the rest. Jul 06, 2017 i know this wasnt the man thrust of your question and i think youre correct about no car being flipped, but one thing that disappointed me. Patriots day offers a stirring, solidly crafted tribute to the heroes of a reallife american tragedy without straying into exploitative action thriller territory. Patriots day is at its best when it focuses on the reallife peoplefirst responders, overwhelmed emergency room doctors, local policemen and fbi agents, those manning the phones for citizen tips, the hackertypes analyzing mounds of video footagewho ran to the middle of the maelstrom and got busy helping, the living embodiment of. In reality, russells real lawyer insisted that his client was very cordial and. Patriots day is a 2016 american crime drama film about the boston marathon bombings and the subsequent terrorist manhunt. Its an obvious move to keep the reallife survivors at the heart of the action and a reminder that all of it. A group of international badasses battle alien mutants, zombies and a vile regime bent on ruling the world. Patriots day is notable for its score composed by trent. The day or the marathon bombing was the anniversary of some of americas darkest days.
Patriots day does well in depicting evenly the tragedy and drama behind the events from april 20 while also highlighting the heart and captivating courage of those who were victims and those who. Boston marathon bombing movie is tense yet respectful. Heres a rundown of some of the key scenes, and whether they were real or fake. The first was entertaining but largely fictional and the second was factually accurate but lacked dramatic tension. Mark wahlberg shines in this allstar actionthriller that chronicles the courage and power of the people of boston during the reallife manhunt for the boston marathon bombers. Compare the movie the patriot with historical reality. Principal among the movies gross inaccuracies is the portrayal of british soldiers as evil, bloodthirsty sadists. The film also has a longerthanusual coda featuring interviews with the real figures fictionalized in the movie, which is commendable. Mark wahlberg shines in this allstar actionthriller that chronicles the courage and power of the people of boston during the real life manhunt for the boston marathon bombers.
The patriots day bombing is both a comprehensive look at the reprehensible act of terrorism at the. Jan 26, 2011 truth is the first casualty in hollywoods war, read the headline of the london telegraphs take on the patriot. Patriots day turns the boston marathon bombing into a superhero movie and teaches us how to. Patriots day offers a stirring, solidly crafted tribute to the heroes of a real life american tragedy without straying into exploitative action thriller territory. Watch patriots day trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Dec 29, 2016 patriots day, the newest film from director peter berg and star mark wahlberg, recreates the events of the boston marathon bombings of 20. Apr 16, 20 the day or the marathon bombing was the anniversary of some of americas darkest days. Many americans refer to patriot day as 911 or september 11. We compare the patriots day movie to the true story of the boston marathon bombing. Truth is the first casualty in hollywoods war, read the headline of the london telegraphs take on the patriot.
The film patriots day 2016 is filmed in a very realistic, and according to some of those that actually experienced the events, accurate and respectful manner. In the german version, the supplement at the end of the movie where interviews with real life people are shown was removed. Directed by peter berg and written by berg, matt cook, and joshua zetumer, the film is based on the book boston strong by casey sherman and dave wedge. Patriots day is an intense but respectful docudrama that serves as both a love letter to the city of boston and a timely reminder of everyday citizens undefeatable spirit. Patriots day disconnect between bostonians and the rest of us. Marion was originally the lead character in the script, but because of controversy and to allow for more dramatic storytelling more fiction, martin was introduced. They know the real events and people in granular detail. Benjamin martin is based on a combination of real historical figures. It should not be confused with patriot day, held on september 11 to mark the anniversary of terrorist attacks in the usa in 2001. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Politically, socially, and culturally, the patriot attempts to give a sense of the scope of aspects involved in the american revolution. In the german version, the supplement at the end of the movie where interviews with real life people are shown was removed because it was deemed too patrioticpathetic for nonamerican viewers. Patriots day is the second drama based off of real events to premier this year from. Although several reallife individuals are depicted in the film, star mark wahlberg plays a fictional character named sgt.
The revolutionary war spanned from april 19, 1775 to september 3, 1783. Patriots day mark wahlberg shines in this allstar actionthriller that chronicles the courage and power of the people of boston during the reallife manhunt for the boston marathon bombers. There are a number of shots from security cameras and news reports in the film. Watch patriots day online stream full movie directv. The patriot is a similar film made during the modern day time about a time period in which none of the experienced the real revolution. Jun 23, 2017 the incredible true story of dun meng, who was carjacked by the boston marathon bombers during their attempt to evade capture, as told by peter berg, jimmy o. How accurate is the watertown shootout scene in the movie. Patriots day is annually held on the third monday of april. His early war experience was mostly destroying native american homes, burning their crops and generally starving th. Marion was originally the lead character in the script, but because of controversy and to allow for more.
The incredible true story of dun meng, who was carjacked by the boston marathon bombers during their attempt to evade capture, as told by peter berg, jimmy o. Wahlbergs strangely selfaggrandising role in his new movie, patriots day. I know this wasnt the man thrust of your question and i think youre correct about no car being flipped, but one thing that disappointed me. Patriots day, the newest film from director peter berg and star mark wahlberg, recreates the events of the boston marathon bombings of 20. Reallife figure from patriots day says film gets details right. Patriots day or patriots day commemorates the battles of lexington and concord, which were fought near boston in 1775. Jan, 2017 patriots day disconnect between bostonians and the rest of us. The movie the patriot and the real life revolutionary war. The boston marathon is held each year on patriots day. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.
The movie the patriot and the real life revolutionary war are alike and also different in many ways. The movie glosses over the reality and portrays the character as a hero when he was much less of one. As with oliver stones world trade center, the attention of hollywoods moviemaking apparatus on reallife events. 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. Brosnahan told movie extras of how she tread carefully with her role. Tragedy strikes on april 15, 20, when two bombs explode during the boston marathon. The film patriots day 2016 is filmed in a very realistic, and according to some of those that actually experienced the events, accurate and respectful manner there are a number of shots from security cameras and news reports in the film.
Meet the real people behind patriots day the boston globe. And patriots day, which follows the bombing and investigation through a fictionalized cop played by mark wahlberg. Jan 11, 2017 real life figure from patriots day says film gets details right. The patriot, 2000 top 10 historically misleading films. He continued, pete and i have made movies about real events in the past, and it almost becomes easier once youve made the movie, but this. Patriots day disconnect between bostonians and the rest of. Patriots day will not film tsarnaev shootout scenes in. Driscoll announced in a statement on friday that watertown would not be playing watertown in patriots day. The movie the patriot and the real life revolutionary. Film about boston marathon bombings captures how city came together in aftermath of horrific attack, says former fbi agent. Dec 20, 2016 the film also has a longerthanusual coda featuring interviews with the real figures fictionalized in the movie, which is commendable. Day will not film tsarnaev shootout scenes in watertown. The websites critical consensus reads, patriots day offers a stirring, solidly crafted tribute to the heroes of a reallife american tragedy without. In the film, boston native mark wahlberg plays sergeant tommy saunders, a fictional character who is a composite of a couple of boston cops who worked the marathon and aided in the manhunt that.
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