The term is a noun phrase. It is a compound construction consisting of two proper nouns: "Patriots Day," the title of the 2016 film, and "imfdb," the initialism for the Internet Movie Firearms Database. In this context, the phrase functions as a singular, specific identifier for a particular online article.
This noun phrase refers to the specific webpage on the Internet Movie Firearms Database that documents, identifies, and analyzes the firearms depicted in the film Patriots Day. The article on this database typically provides a detailed, illustrated list of the handguns, rifles, and shotguns used by the film's characters, including law enforcement officers and the antagonists. The analysis often includes screenshots from the film to highlight specific weapons and may discuss their technical accuracy in relation to the real-world events portrayed.
In practical application, the phrase serves as a precise search query for individuals seeking detailed information about the weaponry used in the film. Film enthusiasts, researchers, or firearms hobbyists use this specific combination of terms to access an encyclopedic breakdown of the props and their portrayal, often to assess the film's technical realism or for informational purposes regarding cinematic ordnance.
