Should there be a space between tragedy and film adaption? I say yes. But how long should that time between be? "Patriots Day" is one of two films being shot right now about the Boston Marathon bombings of 2013. My problem lies with the production of the film, and how unnecessary it is, at least at this moment.

The bombings happened three years ago. In an age of social media and the never-ending consumption of information, the bombings were known everywhere. Any bit of information that was taken from that event was displayed and revealed. A film on the matter seems a bit needless.

I have no qualms with the team making the film. Peter Berg has proven to be a captivating director with 2013’s "Lone Survivor," another true story turned film. Both the white-knuckle intensity and drama were handled well, leading me to think he is a good director for the project.

Boston native Mark Wahlberg is teaming up with Berg for the third time, after "Lone Survivor" and the yet to be released "Deepwater Horizon." He has gone on the record, saying that he feels “huge pressure” to get the subject right. Whether shortsighted or not, I genuinely do trust Wahlberg with the project.

I just cannot understand why it is a necessity, other than to cash in on the tragedy. In just three years, I don’t think anyone has forgotten the phrase “Boston Strong.” With a marathon each year that is recognized worldwide, the bombings are remembered. I believe the tragedy is remembered for how it brought Bostonians and the populations of other countries together in unison. Plus, it has only been less than a year since the Tsarnaev trial, which was reported on endlessly.

This film will feature nothing new. Everything it could feature has been reported on. It feels cheap to cash in on something that has affected so many lives.

Not only that, but the film shot scenes on Marathon Monday at the finish line, early in the morning. Film critic, and past interviewee Evan Crean expressed that, “The filmmakers' decision to shoot part of the movie during the actual marathon this year was in poor taste because it disrespectfully shifted the public's attention away from the people running in the race and onto celebrities like Mark Wahlberg.” I am inclined to agree. I saw more news about Wahlberg’s filming at the Marathon than I did the actual Marathon.

So far, the movie seems excessive and has already taken away from the yearly Marathon. I truly hope that the film does justice to the tragedy, and I hope to not pass judgment on something that has not yet completed principle photography. I do not believe the film to be bad, more so the idea of their making a movie so soon to be in bad taste.