It’s hard to imagine where a movie like The Promise went wrong. On paper, it’s easy to see why the project would lure in such big names as Oscar Isaac and Christian Bale. It’s a sweeping love story in a time of turmoil often unexplored by films. It even boasts the same director as Hotel Rwanda. The piece practically has “Oscars” stamped across the front in red ink. However, due to a complete lack of tonal...