See it if You want a masterclass in mesmerizing acting. It gripped me and never let loose.
Don't see it if You have a political agenda that would preclude you from enjoying.
See it if Masterful performances in a gripping, tense historical political drama that is frighteningly relevant
Don't see it if Not interested in politics or history
See it if you enjoy great performances in a gossipy play about actual figures
Don't see it if you want a more profound and -perhaps- a truer tale of the rise of Putin. Read more
See it if You are interested in the history of Putin ( more interesting than it sounds). The acting of the 3 main stars is the best I can remember
Don't see it if you can't sit through 2 & 1/2 hour documentary
See it if See it if you love great acting and would like to learn more about Putin.
Don't see it if If you are not crazy about history.
See it if A story of creation, power, deception & greed in Russia. Outstanding sets, acting & script.
Don't see it if Warning to audience, the room temperature is exceptionally cold.
See it if You like intelligent, funny dialogue, world politics, Russia; how power corrupts/money can’t shield from profound misjudgment of others
Don't see it if See it! Was drawn in by Tony nomination & wowed by performers, staging & directing, surprisingly fast paced and great character studies
See it if Don't be deterred bc you’ve already formed opinions/have no opinions on Putin. Colossal power, competing conceptions of loyalty & authority.
Don't see it if ur an antisemite, want an annoyingly contrarian biopic, or a reenactment that just underscores preconceptions. Takes obvious liberties. Read more
"“Patriots” is a wild story of makers switching places"
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3/5 Stars. The play's not the thing here...Stuhlbarg and Keen are the crème de la Kremlin.
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"It’s an easily digestible version of history"
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"Morgan’s work is thinky, at times witty and always distanced from judgment."
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"...Peter Morgan’s intelligent historical drama."
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"'Patriots,' a gripping, juicy drama replete with a terrifying performance"
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"...characters are broadly outlined, psychologically shallow and simplistically played."
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"...most gripping when it delivers...the inner workings of a burgeoning mastermind"
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