Last week we gave you the American trailer and today it’s time for the UK version. Lionsgate Film today has sent us the first trailer for Stronger, the working-class Boston man whose iconic photo from the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing captured the hearts of the world.Jake Gyllenhaal plays that man (Jeff Bauman) and this movie will be the personal account of that journey. A journey of emotions after a devastating life changing event, check out the trailer…
David Gordon Green directs the second of recent movies based on the Boston Marathon, with Peter Berg’s Patriots Day (released today for home release)been the other. Berg’s movie focused more on the overall event and the hunt for those behind the attack, this movie, however, this seems to be more personal. With his character with limiting physical disability, our emotions and heartstrings will be put to test as will Gyllenhaal acting ability. This could be his most powerful role to date, Oscar glory?
Related: Patriots Day Film Review
Stronger is the inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become the symbol of hope following the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Jeff, a 27-year-old, working-class Boston man who was at the marathon to try and win back his ex-girlfriend Erin (Tatiana Maslany). Waiting for her at the finish line when the blast occurs, he loses both his legs in the attack. After regaining consciousness in the hospital, Jeff is able to help law enforcement identify one of the bombers, but his own battle has just begun. He tackles months of physical and emotional rehabilitation with the unwavering support of Erin and his family. It is Jeff’s deeply personal account of the heroic journey that tests a family’s bond, defines a community’s pride and inspires his inner courage to overcome devastating adversity.
Filled with raw emotion, humanity and humour, Stronger is the inspirational real-life story of the man who became the living embodiment of “Boston Strong.” The film also stars Academy Award® nominee Miranda Richardson and is directed by David Gordon Green.
Stronger arrives in UK&Iirsh cinemas 8th December, co-starring Clancy Brown.
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