In a time when fictional superheroes are more popular and idolized by people of all ages - from young children who've just learned about them through films up to adults who have known them from comic books since their childhood, does anyone know who the real life superheroes are? The movie "Patriots Day" tackles this theme of modern day heroes as it showcases the scenes during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Being a part of the security team for the 2013 Boston Marathon, the movie "Patriot's Day" shares the story of the account of Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis' actions as it led up to the said bombing, according to IMDb. The movie also tells the story on how Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders has been part of the investigators who will track down the bombers before they strike again, as added by Rotten Tomatoes.
With an R-Rating due to the violence, realistic graphic injuries, and the language and drug used in the movie, the heart-warming movie "Patriot's Day" will remind people of what it really means to live in the real world where evil does really exist. It highlights the goodness in each person as strangers help each other during the sad day of the bombing.
Highlighting the acting prowess of a powerful cast, the movie "Patriot's Day" stars Mark Wahlberg as the lead character Sgt. Tommy Saunders while John Goodman plays as Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis. Together with them are J.K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin Bacon, and many more.
Directed and written by Peter Berg together with Matt Cook and Joshua Zetumer, the movie has already earned an estimated $250,000+ from its limited release last Dec. 21, 2016. But with its National Release on next year, will moviegoers watch the movie and try to relive one of America's most tragic events in its history? Watch the movie "Patriot's Day" on the Jan. 13, 2017.