Review of Promised Land (2012) by Paul N — 23 Apr 2013

Nuanced characterisation and compelling dilemmas abound in riveting, witty, even-handed drama of natural gas reps in rural US.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Paul N on 23 Apr 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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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By Audreythomas25 (176) on 17 Jan 2016

An engaging film about the dangers of fracking and the crass manipulation employed by its proponents…

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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 Andy W (983) on 14 Feb 2014

Great performances and nicely directed by Van Sant, it has a through-line of interest which never peaks too highly…

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By Angelo Dean B (147) on 02 Jul 2014

Good movie. Makes you think. Money isn't everything. Great acting…

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By Chad S (385) on 22 Jul 2014

Somewhat slow and predictable. Save it for DVD…

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By Daryl T (164) on 19 Feb 2015

Okay Gus Van Zant film…

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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 Casey P (88) on 30 Mar 2016

Why couldnt it just end when john krasinski spilled his secret? it would have made for a better ending…

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