Review of Promised Land (2012) by Kevin K — 07 Jan 2013

Very powerful and hate to think how this story could be true or worst yet, it is true.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Kevin K on 07 Jan 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Bfoore90 (601) on 12 Oct 2016

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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By Bradley H (451) on 19 Apr 2015

The film takes a current complex issue and turns it into a fluff piece. The ending is absolutely infuriating and not a bit earned…

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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 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 Matthew P (1,636) on 04 Jul 2014

Wow is Matt Damon looking old, still love him though. For the longest time I had a hard time figuring out who the bad guy was…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 24 Mar 2014

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

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By Serge L (642) on 18 Jul 2016

Promised Land sets up a clash of ideals between Matt Damon and John Krasinski but that never comes to fruition and instead tries to pull over…

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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 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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