Review of Promised Land (2012) by Gaspar O — 22 Dec 2013

I watched it but I probably would not watch it again.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Gaspar O on 22 Dec 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Sage H (142) on 19 Sep 2014

Promised Land is very much a film with an agenda, which isn't inherently a bad thing, but the way in which it goes about discussing the issues…

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By Chad S (385) on 22 Jul 2014

Somewhat slow and predictable. Save it for DVD…

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By Seraphael X (2) on 23 Jun 2018

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By Jordan Riefe (35) for Celebuzz (18) on 20 Aug 2018

Promised Land is a smart, character driven drama that takes an insightful look at a compelling environmental issue…

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By Jonathan B (2,317) on 08 Oct 2015

This is an earnest and pleasant enough movie from Gus Van Sant…

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By Mike C (1,722) on 11 Mar 2014

I so a heavily censored version of this little known Gus Van Sant movie on the flight from Sydney to San Francisco last year…

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By Sujith D (1) on 19 Jul 2014

saw in Sky, surprised hasn't got better reviews…

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By Serge L (642) on 18 Jul 2016

Promised Land sets up a clash of ideals between Matt Damon and John Krasinski but that never comes to fruition and instead tries to pull over…

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A movie that at it's roots is a political/environmental tale of big business trying to impose their will on a small town through money and…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 27 Nov 2016

The reviews for this one weren't great, but I enjoyed it and am glad I watched it…

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