Review of Promised Land (2012) by Kevin W — 15 Jun 2013
Nice little drama about a man growing a conscience, set in American farm country in recessionary times. The elemental conflict revolves around a giant corporation leasing drilling rights to produce natural gas by fracking, a way for broke farmers to make some money at the likely destruction of their land and way of life.
The central characters are closers for the company, and one, the character played by Matt Damon, is beginning to question whether he's in the right line of work. The denouement is a little sappy, but overall this was a very interesting movie with great performances by Matt Damon, John Krasinski, and Frances McDormand.
This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Kevin W on 15 Jun 2013.
Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.
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