The term "Patriots Day movie Metacritic" refers specifically to the aggregated critical reception and score assigned to the 2016 film "Patriots Day" by the review aggregation website, Metacritic. Metacritic compiles reviews from a wide range of film critics, converts their ratings into a standardized numerical scale, and calculates a weighted average score known as the Metascore. This score provides a snapshot of critical consensus for a given movie.
For the film "Patriots Day," directed by Peter Berg and starring Mark Wahlberg, Metacritic assigned a Metascore of 69 out of 100, based on 42 critic reviews. This score typically falls into the "generally favorable reviews" category, indicated by a green color code on the platform. Beyond the numerical score, Metacritic also provides a summary of each contributing review, categorizing them as positive, mixed, or negative, thereby offering a detailed overview of critical perspectives on the film's artistic merits, performances, direction, and thematic execution.
The Metascore serves as a valuable indicator for both industry professionals and general audiences, offering a concise representation of critical reception without requiring individuals to read dozens of individual reviews. A score of 69 for "Patriots Day" suggests that, on the whole, professional critics found the film to be competently made and engaging, albeit with some minor reservations, positioning it as a critically well-received feature within the biographical drama and thriller genres.
