Review of Promised Land (2012) by Braden S — 27 Jul 2013

Did not really like this movie, does not seem to portray the story the trailers make it out to.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Braden S on 27 Jul 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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