Review of Promised Land (2012) by Jim R — 29 Jun 2013

Just barely takes part in the debate about resource exploitation. Still a good movie.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Jim R on 29 Jun 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 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 Sarah Gopaul (223) for Digital Journal (223) on 21 Oct 2018

Promised Land is inherently flawed, but the journey to self-destruction is mostly enjoyable…

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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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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 Chiqifoxylulu B (17) on 20 Mar 2014

Good movie. enjoyed it. damon and krasinski are easy on the eyes, lol…

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By Blake P (935) on 10 Mar 2014

Promised Land caught my attention a few months ago when I watched David Letterman interview Matt Damon late one night…

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By Lucero C (244) on 15 Oct 2016

Oversimplifying? Yes. Not cutting to the heart of the matter? Correct. Did I enjoy watching this movie? Hell yes…

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