See it if I was not sure before seeing the show. This show was excellent and very entertaining.
Don't see it if If you looking for alot of action.
See it if Even if you don't expect to like a play about Putin. It's not dry, it's fantastic! Stuhlbarg is a genius actor!
Don't see it if You aren't interested in government--it's a brilliant analysis of political power vs power from wealth.
See it if I didn't expect to love this show as much as I did. Amazing acting, staging - so compelling. Stick with it. It is worth it.
Don't see it if I thought it would be over my head politically and I felt that way at the beginning, but it all fell into place for me. Rivetting.
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 think you might like a play about the Soviet Union, during the rise of Vladimir Putin.
Don't see it if a talky drama featuring lots of fine actors using fake Russian accents would turn you off. Read more
See it if You like plays based on real life events: if you want to be surprised by a side of history that you might not know
Don't see it if You don't like political plays; long plays (is 2h30 but believe me it will fly by); or serious topics
"“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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