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16 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100Boston GlobeBoston GlobeBeautifully crafted and brutally honest.
- 100San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleSan Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleExtraordinary.
- 88Baltimore SunMichael SragowBaltimore SunMichael SragowPromises may want to unite the audience in humanitarian emotions, but it's more useful as a prod to examine what these children are learning from their schools, their leaders, and their media.
- 88New York PostNew York PostPolarized world views from the mouths of babes -- unfortunately does little to mitigate this depressing image, but much to humanize both sides.
- 80New Times (L.A.)Gregory WeinkaufNew Times (L.A.)Gregory WeinkaufDespite its lively tone and brisk editing, the project's sad epilogue -- shot two years later -- suggests that Abraham and Mohammed will be duking it out on the world's dime for some time to come.
- 80Chicago ReaderTed ShenChicago ReaderTed ShenTimely and informative.
- 80The New York TimesThe New York TimesDemonstrates the unusual power of thoughtful, subjective filmmaking.
- 75Miami HeraldMarta BarberMiami HeraldMarta BarberThe impact of Promises comes from the openness of the children.
- 70Village VoiceMichael AtkinsonVillage VoiceMichael AtkinsonAn earnest, roughshod document, it serves as a workable primer for the region's recent history, and would make a terrific 10th-grade learning tool.
- 60TV Guide MagazineStephen MillerTV Guide MagazineStephen MillerInsightful, Oscar-nominated documentary.