Review of Promised Land (2012) by Sean I — 27 Jan 2013

Decent story. Wish it touched more on the science though.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Sean I on 27 Jan 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Spangle (1,205) on 29 Apr 2017

Promised Land is a celebration of this forgotten group of people. The farmers that slave daily to see their crops be profitable…

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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 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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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 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 Gavin M (668) on 19 Feb 2015

Okay Gus Van Zant film…

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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 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 Daryl T (164) on 19 Feb 2015

Okay Gus Van Zant film…

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By Filippo V (494) on 25 Aug 2016

A great cast with fun chemistry working with a script that's both preachy and contrived…

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