Review of Promised Land (2012) by Elizabeth O — 23 Oct 2013

Unlikely plot and cheesy ending but the karaoke scene is great.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Elizabeth O on 23 Oct 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 Bradley H (451) on 19 Apr 2015

The film takes a current complex issue and turns it into a fluff piece. The ending is absolutely infuriating and not a bit earned…

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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 Tom D (1,091) on 25 Mar 2014

As far Eco-dramas go (well yes indeed) this is actually quite solid…

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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 Adam W (1,422) on 18 Jul 2014

I'm a sucker for movies about people finding a conscience, and this is very much one of those movies…

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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 Angelo Dean B (147) on 02 Jul 2014

Good movie. Makes you think. Money isn't everything. Great acting…

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By Spangle (1,205) on 29 Apr 2017

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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