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Written January 14, 2013
Promise Land

by robinson24

A movie with Matt Damon always seems to be a win win movie with him as as an actor and the story line; with this movie it is much the same. Being retired from the oil and gas profession I could see somewhat of a reality with the storyline mixed with a love Steve Butler had for the small town atmosphere as well as a connection with the girl he met. I did feel anger when the so called environmentalist did the demonstrationin the class room, as being from the oil and gas community I knew it was just wrong and almost an insult. My biggest criticism is Matt Damon is a very likeable character which I am sure he is both on and off the screen, however some of the language he uses changes the projection somewhat. I beieve if we are to set an example for our children certainly the Lord's name in vain should be eliminated from the movie as well as other disrespectful slang. Over all I thought it was a very good movie and very much enjoyed. Four thumbs up here on a scale of five.
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Written January 5, 2013
Promised Land

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The cinematography was kind of corny. Who would run a sink full of water in a public bathroom to wash their face?

The acting was pretty good, but I came away thinking that it really isn't that hard to write a screenplay.

The hard part is selling the movie to investors and studios. I concluded that John Krasinski probably wrote this movie and enlisted Matt Damon for the star power.

It is good to see JK have other opportunities outside of The Office though.
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Written January 6, 2013
PROMISED LAND

by moviesindelraybeach

WHILE I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MOVIE TO INFORM THEMSELVES OF THE DANGERS TO OUR LAND FROM FRACKING FOR NATURAL GAS
AND THE ACTING WAS SUPERB, I FOUND THE SCRIPT NOT TO BE ENGAGING; COULD BE THE CHARACTERS WERE UNDERDEVELOPED. A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT FROM SUCH AMAZING TALENT.
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Written January 6, 2013
This movie was no Silkwood, Good Will Hunting or Gasland; it was a safe way to get the message about fracking out to the public.

by Joliet Movie Critic

This movie was no Silkwood, Good Will Hunting or Gasland, it was safe
way to get the message about fracking out to the public. I have to
agree with the other reviewer on this film. Matt Damon seems to have
lost his passion for acting in this movie or maybe he was playing safe
so not to lose funding for future movies he wants to make. It is just
hard to believe that Matt Damon's character all of sudden grows a
conscience after being promoted to a VP position. Or how someone who
excels as one of the top lease signers for his company could sound like
such a bumbling newbie when talking to the public regarding his
companies intentions. There is a surprising twist but I understand how
companies i.e. chemical, utility or mining companies will do anything
to get their way. This movie could have delivered a harder impact on
such an important subject. I look forward to reading your reviews and
happy movie watching.
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Written January 7, 2013
Big Disappointment

by DijanoMM

This movie could have been written by middle schoolers.....high-school kids could have done better, for sure. There was no advocacy for EITHER side of fracking, no facts or information provided, absolutely NOTHING compelling about any of it. Worst movie I have seen in a long time...first one I wanted to walk out on before it ended.

Save your money AND your time.
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Written January 5, 2013
realy? what a waste

by lightningbolt

I have never walked out on a movie, UNTIL NOW. The movie stunk, don't waste your time
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Written January 5, 2013
Promised Land

by behaze

Movie was just okay. I was not thrilled but not disappointed either. If you don't like drama movies with no action, then you may want to skip this one.
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Written January 6, 2013
Promised Land worth waiting for!

by bdsfandango

It's a "cute" treatment of a serious issue, but a superficial treatment. Pretty slow moving for the theater, but could be okay to watch at home. Wait to see it on Netflix or OnDemand and save a few $.
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Written January 8, 2013
Lies tell me lies!

by dbfgjco

Not only is the subject matter right in my wheelhouse, Damon et al bring the lies and distortion right into my backyard. Quite literally.

Oh, and did I mention that the film was partly funded by a state-owned media company in the United Arab Emirates?

Let the fact checking begin. Please let it begin!
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Written January 6, 2013
Unoriginal and unexciting.

by TomasBilbao

The good cast is the only thing that will carry though from credits to credits. Otherwise, this is an unoriginal story with a predictable ending. Wish I had watched it for free on HBO. At least I didn't watch Hobbits...
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Written January 8, 2013
A movie about Integrity?

by whemmer

Yes, believe it or not. No monsters emerging from the earth, no creatures with magic powers. No. Just an honest and refreshing tale about a man who loses his job but saves his soul. Co-written by Matt Damon, who leads a fine cast of major (McDormand, Krasinski, Holbrook) and minor characters, it doesn't try to preach or be holier-than-thou. A tale of personal transformation which poses some big questions about our society, but doesn't pretend to have the answers.
Those answers are left for the townspeople (and us) to wrestle with. Thanks, Matt Damon.
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Written January 13, 2013
Too many cliches

by DCLaxfan

Promised Land is a good movie for understanding the many sides of the natural gas fracking issue. Unfortunately, the movie is laced with cliches, from the big bad corporate entity to the frumpy old retired scientist returned to his childhood home. The ending plot twist, while a complete surprise, is so unbelievable as to actually be a letdown. Matt Damon gives his usual fine "earnest guy" portrayal and the movie does offer an interesting insight into a rural America that is quickly ending. But, I was expecting a lot better plot line that what the movie gave.
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Written January 13, 2013
A complex morality tale

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The Promised Land could have been an environmentalist vs corporations film, but Matt Damon made one for thinkers. Damon's character is "a good man" who tries to do good. He also portrays a character who does not come to easy answers about a complex issue. I highly recommend this film.
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Written January 15, 2013
disappointed

by chestnutmare77

I was disappointed, Matt did a great job, and it was a good story line. however it was slow and i kept waiting for something interesting to happen. i would get it from redbox, but pay full price? def no!
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Written January 7, 2013
If You Don't Take A Stand....

by Meriweather

will you inspire discussion, debate and an exchange of ideas?

Promised Land pretends that it isn't taking sides, and, as a result it may not be as interesting as it might be. The ways to manipulate "us" are clearly outlined, the actors do a creditable job with the script, and the question about how far corporations in America are allowed to go, although clearly defined, are not addressed. In fact, there's not really a question, just a sorry outcome.

The movie's message seems to be that no matter how far we, as consumers go, the corporation will go further, and we will always end up on the short end of the bargin. There is always another patsy to take a corporate sales position and sell us a bill of goods.

At a time when we are all asking questions about these things, would it have been a welcome challenge to have something that inspired us to find answers, rather than just another vehicle to showcase the vast talents of Matt Damon?
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HipHopPrez Moses never saw the promised land. Need leaders who will plan trees & not eat the fruit or sit in the shade. Your job is to plant the tree!

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Ready_Set_Bo Promised Land was actually a pretty good movie. Don't know why it didn't get good reviews

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