Review of Promised Land (2012) by Worleyjamers — 03 Jun 2013

Promised Land is an adequate political drama. It has a decent screenplay and some good performances, but nothing special here.

This review of Promised Land (2012) was written by Worleyjamers on 03 Jun 2013.

Promised Land has generally received mixed reviews.

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Sujet interessant. Matt Damon touchant. Frances McDormand très bien aussi. Les personnages sont assez fouillés…

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