Review of Promised Land (2012) by Jason T — 22 Jun 2013

Thought provoking coupled with a good story. A good rental!

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Jason T on 22 Jun 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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An interesting subject, a respected director, an impeccable direction, with an spectacular cinematography and pleasant music, Promised Land…

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By Bradley H (451) on 19 Apr 2015

The film takes a current complex issue and turns it into a fluff piece. The ending is absolutely infuriating and not a bit earned…

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By Gavin M (668) on 19 Feb 2015

Okay Gus Van Zant film…

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By Jason Bailey (832) for Flavorwire (598) on 20 Jun 2016

Ultimately, it comes down to the difference between narrative and advocacy, and advocacy (in most cases) isn't terribly dramatic…

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By Serge L (642) on 18 Jul 2016

Promised Land sets up a clash of ideals between Matt Damon and John Krasinski but that never comes to fruition and instead tries to pull over…

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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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By Bfoore90 (601) on 12 Oct 2016

Promised Land is a solid flick with a good message about the dangers that come with fracking and how big businesses try to take advantage of…

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By Sage H (142) on 19 Sep 2014

Promised Land is very much a film with an agenda, which isn't inherently a bad thing, but the way in which it goes about discussing the issues…

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I really wish representatives of my interests didn't put together such manipulative crap…

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By Phillip O (78) on 10 Mar 2014

I gotta bias towards green films... loved it…

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