Review of The Promise (2016) by Elizabeth T — 29 Apr 2017

Great historic value sensitive production.

This review of The Promise (2016) was written by Elizabeth T on 29 Apr 2017.

The Promise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kaleb S (92) on 05 Sep 2017

Pretty campy, and contains a really idiotic double standard. The film also moves entirely too quickly…

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 31 Mar 2018

Ignore the asshole critics. This is a terrific film and an important film that shines a needed light on an piece of history that must nt be forgotten…

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By Anthony S (1,574) on 04 Dec 2017

Its disappointing that a film like this is overlooked and given hardly any recognition. It has a good story plot and acting…

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By Dawn N (60) on 22 Sep 2017

Excellent film. Not only well acted and great love triangle storyline, but also highly educational…

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By Jean B (157) on 28 Sep 2017

Decent film with the problem of being derivative. Still the primary performances are solid and the script is good…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 04 Jul 2018

A sprawling, '60s-style epic with just enough political intrigue to prop up the occasionally wobbly romantic triangle formed by Oscar Isaac,…

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By William M (1,438) on 29 Nov 2018

The love story manages to keep us watching a little-known true tragedy unfolds. Moving…

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By Pablo A. Scholz (320) for Clarín (492) on 20 Nov 2017

Where the Muslim Turks and the Christian Armenians coexisted for centuries, drama, tragedy and also the film will flourish. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 22 Jul 2018

An important although aimless movie…

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By Ryan H (2,006) on 25 Sep 2017

Decent film. Another fantastic performance by Oscar Isaac. He always seems to get overlooked when the Oscars come around…

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