Review of Promised Land (2012) by Steven W — 23 Jun 2013

The performances are charming, but the storytelling is a little too tricky.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Steven W on 23 Jun 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chad S (385) on 22 Jul 2014

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 31 Oct 2014

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By Harry W (1,900) on 17 May 2014

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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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I really loved this movie. I get how some people would call it propaganda, but at the same time - I believe this stuff happens all the time…

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