Review of Promised Land (2012) by Aaron C — 07 Nov 2013

I'm all about director Gus Van Sant and anti-fracking morality but this film lacks anything exceptional to carry it past its own message.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Aaron C on 07 Nov 2013.

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

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By Chad S (385) on 22 Jul 2014

Somewhat slow and predictable. Save it for DVD…

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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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Promised Land is a celebration of this forgotten group of people. The farmers that slave daily to see their crops be profitable…

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

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

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