Promised Land - Movie Review

Promised Land starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Rosemarie Dewitt and
Frances McDormand is reviewed by Ben Mankiewicz (host of Turner Classic Movies), Matt Atchity (Editor-in-chief Rottentomatoes.com), Alonso Duralde (TheWrap.com and Linoleum Knife podcast) and Christy Lemire (AP critic).

See what other critics are saying: hhttp://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10168...

Promised Land is the new contemporary drama directed by Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk). Matt Damon plays Steve Butler, an ace corporate salesman who is sent along with his partner, Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), to close a key rural town in his company's expansion plans. With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company's offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher (Hal Holbrook) with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man (John Krasinski), as well as the interest of a local woman (Rosemarie DeWitt). Promised Land explores America at the crossroads where big business and the strength of small-town community converge.

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[covertsniperr96]

Do a best and worst of 2012!

[jorgetag]

We want a top 2012 video!!! :D

[Gunnar Hagen]

Look on this page : facebook Fracking-Hands-across-the-Sea

[Snake Plissken]

What the frack?

[bigraviolees]

This is a wuss movie. The frack pussys need their fracking equipment blown up with dyanamite, we will save that for the documentary

[Cubfan2240]

You hit the nail right on the head Dana. I dont know why these guys couldnt see it.

[Dana Yurcisin]

Really? "The Fracking Movie"? That's a complete disservice to the film. I think you guys completely missed the point. It's not an anti-fracking movie, it's not a pro-green movie, it's a movie about Steve Butler, and his transition from a man who thinks he has a handle on his job and knows how it all works to a man questioning the ideals he's founded his entire career on. It's more of a character piece, including a sprinkle of small-town values, than it is a plot-driven/social issue film.

[trekkiesg]

I must be the only one who caught it then.

[INatalkaI]

I thought the "I was the only one who caught it" comment was a joke and everyone reacted to it like it was one. I don't know where you get this impression that they are barely tolerating him. I think they are all kind to each other and humorous and they seem like they have a good time.

[Mogsike]

Best and Worst of 2012 PLEASE

[Chris Wright]

6 minute mark; a little self-control guys. All laughing at once. Not good viewing.

[trekkiesg]

I hate that smuggy Matt Atchity so much. "Oh? Apparently I was the only one who caught it." Just suck it already. Can't you tell your co-hosts are barely tolerating you?