Review of Promised Land (2012) by John S — 20 Jul 2013

Too predictable, and the lead performances were completely uninspired. Don't know how this movie went so wrong, it had potential.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by John S on 20 Jul 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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