Review of Promised Land (2012) by William T — 02 May 2013

A flawed but watchable eco-political-drama with a good ensemble cast.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by William T on 02 May 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Emmanuel F (119) on 23 Dec 2014

Sujet interessant. Matt Damon touchant. Frances McDormand très bien aussi. Les personnages sont assez fouillés…

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By Gavin M (668) on 19 Feb 2015

Okay Gus Van Zant film…

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By Joules L (65) on 16 Feb 2014

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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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 Kyle M (2,387) on 31 Oct 2014

One thing the movie touches on but never completes is the idea that it's not about winning or beating someone for the people of this town…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 23 Sep 2015

Although well-intentioned, I don't think this movie came out as well as conceived. Great cast though. Classic man vs…

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By Terry G (246) on 11 Apr 2015

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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By Onno V (74) on 01 Mar 2014

Mooie laidback film, met sterke rol van Matt, over het grote grijze gebied tussen goed en slecht…

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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 Brad S (2,657) on 27 Nov 2016

The reviews for this one weren't great, but I enjoyed it and am glad I watched it…

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