Mark Wahlberg and Peter Berg are improving every time that they approach one of these American Underdog dramas, and if Patriots Day can be half as engrossing, level-headed and heroic as Deepwater Horizon, then audiences (and Academy members) would do well to sit up and take notice later this year.
And honestly, after viewing this trailer, I’d suggest that it has a very good chance of contending.
CBS Films hopes that Patriots Day has enough courage, human drama, political tension and heartfelt release to earn it a handful of Oscar nominations, including the top two biggest trophies for Best Picture and Best Director.