The title is so compatible with the storyline which is so motivational on all levels(physically and emotionally)

So, is it just me or did Wahlbergs's 2016 Patriot's Day tell a slightly different story about what happened, compared to Stronger? Where is the line that separates a biography from fiction?Though Stronger didn't depict it very well, it seems to me that Jeff is a hero because of him identifying one of the brothers, yet in Patriot's Day, it was an FBI agent who cracked the case, through no help or mention of this Jeff.The problem here is, these are biographical depictions, less than a year apart, about the exact same event, and hell, even from the same studio, so, which do we believe or which do we believe more, or, are they both true, though their stories are different?Furthermore, this bothers me because if Stronger is "less true", then Jeff's praise is based on what, a misunderstanding?I don't know, I just feel like many people got affected by what happened in Boston that day, and some are trying to cash in (especially because just like Patriot's Day, it didn't do too well at the Box Office). What I'm trying to say is, if the actual Jeff Bauman didn't feel like a hero, then this film would've never been made, ABOUT HIM, also, it would've highlighted who was in fact instrumental in identifying the bomber(s), but the movie was made, even though Jeff's account of the events may be somewhat compromised. Like I said, I don't know, Stronger just feels a certain way, because of Patriot's Day, and guess, so does Patriot's Day now.Anyway, all of that aside, Stronger wasn't quite as strong as Patriot's Day I have to say, but still, an okay watch. 6/10.

A stolid biopic about Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both legs in the Boston marathon bombing. This is one of those movies that hits all its marks, offers nothing remotely surprising, and features a lead performance almost tailor made to be nominated for awards. Jake Gyllenhaal fills that role and delivers a stolid performance that hits all its marks and offers nothing remotely surprising. Are you seeing a theme here? There's nothing wrong with stolid when it comes to movies, and "Stronger" is one of the better examples of a film of its kind.One of the film's best assets is Miranda Richardson, virtually unrecognizable as Bauman's mom, a working class Boston broad surrounded by one of the most horrendous extended families ever put on screen. If Bauman's family is actually like the people who portrayed them in this movie, two lost legs are the least of his problems.Grade: B

Director David Gordon Green ("Vice Principals") released this film in mid-2017 to little fan faire. Based on Boston Marathon survive Jeff Bauman's book "Stronger," the screenplay is excellantly written by John Pollono ("This is Us"), who takes viewers back to the Boston Bombing period and into the life of an average guy Jeff Bauman (played with heart and realism by Jake Gyllenhaal), who following the incident finds himself and his family reluctantly front and center to an American tragedy, and one of the main figures associated with the "Boston Strong" symbol. Director Gordon Green and writer Pollono know how to tell a heart wrenching story, by enabling the characters to bring naturalism to their performances and graciously digging into the untold story of Bauman's family. Gyllenhaal's outstanding performance here is anchored by his on screen girlfriend Erin (equally portrayed with honesty by Canadian actress Tatian Maslany - "Orphan Back") and their Boston families (featuring terrific performances by Miranda Richardson, Lenny Clarke and Clancy Brown and up and coming character actors Richard Lane, Jr., Nate Richman, Patty O'Neil - to name a few). Shot on location, and in association with Boston, many individuals who actually participated in the recovery of the victims are featured here in the film, bring yet additional realism to the production. This film will probably not make it back to the big screen, however, finding it in other formats is highly recommended. This film was screened at the Palm Springs International Film Festival #PSIFF2018