Review of Promised Land (2012) by Peter P — 30 Aug 2013

Matt is brilliant as usual. Simple movie with a good globalization 'message'.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Peter P on 30 Aug 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 Daryl T (164) on 19 Feb 2015

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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 Geewah (593) on 03 Feb 2021

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 Angelo Dean B (147) on 02 Jul 2014

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

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I really wish representatives of my interests didn't put together such manipulative crap…

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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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