Comments on: Gus Van Sant’s “Promised Land” Trailer and Poster Released!

By: Jeremy DC

Jeremy DC — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:45:57 +0000

It reminds me of Lincoln in the sense that Im sure it’ll be good but the trailer makes it look so generic and by the numbers.

By: Joey Magidson

Joey Magidson — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:13:21 +0000

It’s definitely got an awards bait type vibe. I’d like to see more though…

By: Joseph Braverman

Joseph Braverman — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:43:52 +0000

Is it just me, or does the trailer remind anyone of “Salmon Fishing In The Yemen” except in America? Damon even says something along the lines of “we’re not fighting for land…we’re fighting for people.” That’s a good film by the way, but nowhere near an Oscar player. I dunno…Gus Van Sant is beloved by the Academy, but dare I say from the outset this looks to a lighthearted effort compared to his far more dramatic works that everyone knows and reveres. Hal Holbrook though…man…with one look he can burst you into tears. If anyone is getting nominated from the cast, it’ll probably be him.

By: GL

GL — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:13:45 +0000

This looks like a better release for a Festival or early year release…I am confused as to why they are rushing this to the end of the year just to get into award contention when it looks this tame.