Review of Promised Land (2012) by Gary S — 24 Feb 2013

Very slow start to a very well thought out film.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Gary S on 24 Feb 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chiqifoxylulu B (17) on 20 Mar 2014

Good movie. enjoyed it. damon and krasinski are easy on the eyes, lol…

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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 Adam W (1,422) on 18 Jul 2014

I'm a sucker for movies about people finding a conscience, and this is very much one of those movies…

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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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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 Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Examiner (271) on 17 Dec 2018

What future the children will have without their parents signing gas leases, given the state of the agricultural industry in America, is not…

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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 Seraphael X (2) on 23 Jun 2018

Excellent movie that offers a realistic look into the world of corporate tactics and behavioral manipulation of the masses…

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By Glen B (90) on 08 Dec 2017

A great feel good movie with some exceptional acting…

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By Phillip O (78) on 10 Mar 2014

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

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