Watch this Mark Wahlberg movie before it leaves Netflix
You know that movie that has been chilling on your watchlist for months while you rewatch Friends for the hundredth time? Yeah, that one is about to disappear. But if you want to watch this Mark Wahlberg starrer before it leaves the OTT, you still have a week or so. We are talking about the actor’s 2016 blockbuster hit Patriots Day. The film is leaving Netflix on April 30th.
Based on the real-life event of the Boston Marathon bombing, which was followed by a city-wide manhunt, the film takes us back to the year 2013. The movie follows Wahlberg as the fictional police sergeant who somehow ends up in the middle of every major event happening that day. He has been showcased as a cop with peak “intense Boston guy” energy, which makes the film full of action and thrill.
While his character in the film might not have existed in real life, the energy and emotions he brought to the screen are enough to make you believe that it happened for real. The film is not just yet another dramatic action flick made purely for entertainment purposes. It is a fast-paced and focused story that displays the gut-wrenching tragedy of a real incident.
The film’s director, Peter Berg, has done an exceptional job building the real-life incidents and the fictional characters. Given his previous filmography (Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon), it won’t be wrong to say that the man is a genre expert. He ensured that the film moves with a dramatic intensity that makes your eyes lock onto the screen.
The supporting cast of the film includes industry legends like Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, and Michelle Monaghan, dissolving into their characters like salt in water. They might not be the protagonists, but their performance has been helpful in enhancing the work of Mark Wahlberg on screen. In fact, the whole cast has been so true to their characters that it becomes hard for the viewers to differentiate between fiction and reality. Especially those who say the bombing happened recently, it is a chance for them to let their imagination brew and watch what might have happened.
Apart from mind-blowing performances, the film’s perfect balance of action and emotions makes it a mandatory watch. The film does not sensationalise violence or sugarcoat the pain. Everything is showcased in a raw and real form that makes viewers feel the pain in the depths of their hearts.
The film is a tribute to the actual event and successfully attempts to show the cracks, courage, and fear all within two hours. However, now that it is on its way out, it is time for you to hurry up and watch this masterpiece before it gets too late.
Go ahead and nudge the dramatic sensation inside you. Clear your evening, grab a bag of popcorn and finish watching this masterpiece before April 30th. Mark Wahlberg deserves this, and so do you!