Review of Promised Land (2012) by Zach S — 01 Dec 2013

Hollywood version of Gasland - kind of slow, but decent.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Zach S on 01 Dec 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 17 Jan 2016

An engaging film about the dangers of fracking and the crass manipulation employed by its proponents…

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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 Jluis_001 (2,242) on 06 Sep 2017

An interesting subject, a respected director, an impeccable direction, with an spectacular cinematography and pleasant music, Promised Land…

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By Tammy R (193) on 21 Feb 2017

Grade - C There's really nothing that special about this movie…

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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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By Seraphael X (2) on 23 Jun 2018

Excellent movie that offers a realistic look into the world of corporate tactics and behavioral manipulation of the masses…

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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 Emmanuel F (119) on 23 Dec 2014

Sujet interessant. Matt Damon touchant. Frances McDormand très bien aussi. Les personnages sont assez fouillés…

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By Lucero C (244) on 15 Oct 2016

Oversimplifying? Yes. Not cutting to the heart of the matter? Correct. Did I enjoy watching this movie? Hell yes…

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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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