People Like Us
2012, Drama, 1h 55m
119 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Though calculated and melodramatic, People Like Us benefits from a pair of solid leads and its rare screenplay that caters to adult filmgoers. Read critic reviews
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Richards
Lillian
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Critic Reviews for People Like Us
All Critics (119) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (63) | Rotten (56)
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Nothing Like Us would have been more accurate.
November 8, 2012 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review… -
Chris Pine's alpha obnoxiousness, even when deliberate, goes a long way to render this prodigal-son drama unappetising.
November 8, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
It seems ridiculous to dance around plot details when the movie allows the audience to get ahead of the story and to stay there as events laboriously unfold.
June 30, 2012 | Full Review… -
Everybody gets angry at each other because no one talks or uses reason.
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a perfectly acceptable 'Jerry Maguire'-lite for people who like to put their noses in other people's problems.
June 29, 2012 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review… -
I can't imagine that this film wouldn't have been considerably better if it moved at a brisker pace.
June 29, 2012 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for People Like Us
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May 30, 2016Starts off decently, but turns into sentimental, hard to believe fluff by the end.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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Jul 15, 2015An unapologetic chick flick with all the trimmings, but at least done with some intelligence, and with some respect for their audience. The story of how two families come to discover they've the same father is not overly convoluted, which is to say, simple, but the performances of the leads are committed enough to carry the day.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Jan 07, 2014In "People Like Us," Sam Harper(Chris Pine) is having a very bad week. First, there is that bad shipment of tomato bisque to Ecuador that could potentially get him into legal trouble. Then, his father dies. His conveniently leaving his wallet behind in the car delays their departure but only until his girlfriend Hannah(Olivia Wilde) schedules a later flight. That arrives after the funeral but not late enough for them to help his mother(Michelle Pfeiffer) with the clean up. And then his father's lawyer(Philip Baker Hall) gives him $150,000 to give to the nephew, Josh(Michael Hall D'Addario), Sam never knew he had. Josh's mother Frankie(Elizabeth Banks) could use any kind of good news since she barely persuades his school to not only keep him out of Guantanamo but also not to expel him after he blows up the school pool. While not being in any way creatively revolutionary("Brothers & Sisters" used to tell a similar story every other episode), "People Like Us" still succeeds, by going the route of understatement to detail the complexity and messy nature of families. This starts with the opening shorthand gestures to introduce its characters and closes neatly enough, with just enough openings at the end to denote the fact that not all of their struggles' have ended, especially economically. A lot of this works due to the quality of the performances as Chris Pine proves his mettle as a young actor while Michelle Pfeiffer does some of her best work by doing less.Walter M Super Reviewer
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Feb 12, 2013This has to be under everyone's radar and that's a true shame. I can't recommend it enough if you're looking for a truly moving film about fractured families and fractured souls. I was completely blown away by this movie and by every single performance. If I were an Academy member and I saw this film I would immediately place the names Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks and Michelle Pfeiffer at the very top of my Oscar nominations lists. Honestly, everyone is just that good in these roles especially Banks. Hers is the best performance I've seen this year bar none. The movie itself is so wonderfully written and packs true emotional resonance. The plot may sound cliché but nothing is handled in a predictable or unreal fashion. Secrets are revealed and it sheds new life on family and the meaning of love. To paraphrase: what seems important now really isn't and what's may seem not important now really is... there's a lot to digest about this film. One thing's for sure, if you "lean in to it" and give this movie your time and undivided attention you will not be sorry that you saw it. 5 Stars 2-7-13Bruce B Super Reviewer
People Like Us Quotes
| Frankie: | He is survived by his wife and son. So it's official: I don't exist. |
| Sam: | Most doors in the world are closed, so if you find one that you want to get into, you damn well better have an interesting knock. |
| Josh: | "I blew up a pool today. Carol was pissed. Now I have to go to kid therapy and play with blocks until I cry." |
| Josh: | I blew up a pool today. Carol was pissed. Now I have to go to kid therapy and play with blocks until I cry. |
| Frankie: | The last thing I remember about my dad is the tail-lights as he drove away and I never thought what's wrong with him, I thought 'what's wrong with me that he would leave and never come back.' (paraphrased from memory) |
| Frankie: | The last thing I remember about my dad is the tail-lights as he drove away and I never thought what's wrong with him, I thought 'what's wrong with me that he would leave and never come back.' [paraphrased from memory] |
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