Review of Promised Land (2012) by Jordan S — 19 Apr 2013

Les acteurs jouent bien mais un peu long...la fin m'a permis de mieux noter le film que si je n'avais vu que la première partie...

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Jordan S on 19 Apr 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Chiqifoxylulu B (17) on 20 Mar 2014

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Somewhat slow and predictable. Save it for DVD…

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By Glen B (90) on 08 Dec 2017

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

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Promised Land is a smart, character driven drama that takes an insightful look at a compelling environmental issue…

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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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I so a heavily censored version of this little known Gus Van Sant movie on the flight from Sydney to San Francisco last year…

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