Review of Promised Land (2012) by Arlene S — 24 Jan 2013

Very predictable, slow and uninteresting at points.

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

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Mike C (1,722) on 11 Mar 2014

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

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Promised Land is a solid flick with a good message about the dangers that come with fracking and how big businesses try to take advantage of…

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Interesting premise. Krasinski's character was a bit of a caricature…

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

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As far Eco-dramas go (well yes indeed) this is actually quite solid…

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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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