Review of Promised Land (2012) by Aaron M — 04 Jan 2014

Better than I thought it would be. Interesting perspective on the natural gas debate.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Aaron M on 04 Jan 2014.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Casey P (88) on 30 Mar 2016

Why couldnt it just end when john krasinski spilled his secret? it would have made for a better ending…

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By Onno V (74) on 01 Mar 2014

Mooie laidback film, met sterke rol van Matt, over het grote grijze gebied tussen goed en slecht…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 23 Sep 2015

Although well-intentioned, I don't think this movie came out as well as conceived. Great cast though. Classic man vs…

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By Andy W (983) on 14 Feb 2014

Great performances and nicely directed by Van Sant, it has a through-line of interest which never peaks too highly…

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By Terry G (246) on 11 Apr 2015

Not bad. But really a movie that tries everything and then, all over sudden, going back to square one, accomplishes nothing…

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By Glen B (90) on 08 Dec 2017

A great feel good movie with some exceptional acting…

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 11 Oct 2015

Simple movie, some really noteworthy moments, but overall just a pretty good film nothing to write home about…

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By Filippo V (494) on 25 Aug 2016

A great cast with fun chemistry working with a script that's both preachy and contrived…

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 31 Oct 2014

One thing the movie touches on but never completes is the idea that it's not about winning or beating someone for the people of this town…

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By Bfoore90 (601) on 12 Oct 2016

Promised Land is a solid flick with a good message about the dangers that come with fracking and how big businesses try to take advantage of…

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