Review of Promised Land (2012) by Scott M — 24 Mar 2014

Interesting premise. Krasinski's character was a bit of a caricature.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Scott M on 24 Mar 2014.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Harry W (1,900) on 17 May 2014

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By Johnathan M (149) on 18 Jul 2014

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I really loved this movie. I get how some people would call it propaganda, but at the same time - I believe this stuff happens all the time…

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By Andy W (983) on 14 Feb 2014

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