“Patriots Day” relives the events surrounding the Boston Marathon
bombing, the tension-packed dramatic thriller chronicles in detail one
of the most sophisticated and well-coordinated manhunts in law
enforcement history.
The
2013 Boston Marathon bombing shattered lives and tested the fabric of
the American spirit. But in its wake, an entire city came together to
bring the perpetrators to justice before they could inflict further
damage. Rather than give themselves over to panic and fear, the citizens
of Boston banded together, choosing solidarity over divisiveness in
pursuit of a common enemy.
The
story of “Patriots Day” is drawn from real-life accounts including those
of the first responders, the law enforcement investigative team, and
government officials that worked tirelessly to track down the bombers in
record time, and the actual survivors.
A
testament to the city of Boston and its inhabitants, the timely message
is that, through dedication and individual acts of bravery, the city –
and the country – were able to emerge from the crucible stronger and
more united than before, and show the world that love always triumphs
over evil.
Joining Wahlberg is an all-star ensemble of actors including Kevin Bacon
(“Black Mass,” “Mystic River”) as FBI Special Agent Richard
DesLauriers, John Goodman (“10 Cloverfield Lane,” “Inside Llewyn Davis”)
as Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, Academy Award® winner J.K.
Simmons (“Whiplash,” “Juno”) as Watertown Police Sergeant Jeffrey
Pugliese and Michelle Monaghan (“True Detective,” “Gone Baby Gone”) as
Wahlberg’s wife Carol Saunders.
“Patriots Day” opens this January 11 from Pioneer Films in cinemas nationwide. Trailer link: https://youtu.be/phI9BZG-JFk