Review of The Promise (2017) by Arsen A — 23 Apr 2017

Riveting movie with compelling storyline!

This review of The Promise (2017) was written by Arsen A on 23 Apr 2017.

The Promise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gabbi V (4) on 18 May 2018

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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 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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By Gregory K (228) on 09 Feb 2018

Totally spoiled by the English Language speaking. This would have been so much more effective in original language with subtitles…

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By Todd C (261) on 12 May 2018

Catch this while you can. Powerful, important, a sweeping drama about the modern world's first genocide by two Oscar-winning filmmakers…

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By Annbd (197) on 27 Jun 2018

Despite the acting, selection of actors and also unnecessary love tragedy, The Promise is successful film about the most beautiful nation with…

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By Charlotte R (66) on 15 Dec 2017

Amazing true depiction of history most kept secret…

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By Mexicocitypost (8) on 31 Oct 2020

The storyline was amazing. The act of Christian Bale was what got me the most. Watched it in theatre, totally recommend…

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By Carl Kozlowski (99) for Pasadena Weekly (143) on 28 Dec 2017

Those interested in an often-overlooked piece of history, and the resilience of the people who acted against it, will find The Promise to be engaging…

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By Cokronakan (86) on 02 Feb 2018

This is a decent movie, with an amazing untold story of the Armenians…

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