Review of Promised Land (2012) by Jeffrey L — 23 Jun 2013

Nothing Really Special Or Wowing About This Film. Pretty Dull, And Nothing To Celebrate In All Fairness.

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

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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