Review of Promised Land (2012) by Matt O — 06 Jan 2013

A very thought provoking piece, highly recommend.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Matt O on 06 Jan 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Ben R (1,048) on 25 Sep 2014

Nothing special here, other than acting the story was bad. I think when they were writing this movie they were drunk…

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By Phillip O (78) on 10 Mar 2014

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

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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 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 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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By Tammy R (193) on 21 Feb 2017

Grade - C There's really nothing that special about this movie…

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 06 Sep 2017

An interesting subject, a respected director, an impeccable direction, with an spectacular cinematography and pleasant music, Promised Land…

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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 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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