WillSushyMedia
This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Hayleigh Joseph
This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.
Dana
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
dexton-84908
Must admit I had reservations going into this.As it started the likenesses to Rain Man kind of worried me. I also was unsure if the delicate bridge between family drama and comedy was going to work. As it progressed I was steadily won over.The sheer skill of the cast and the razor-sharp dialogue in the second half completely drew me in. Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks couldn't have done a better job.The ending of the film was so skillfully crafted and pretty bloody beautiful actually that the film felt really complete.I had a lump in my throat but it never got too schmaltzy. A really really nice film and you really should watch it.Respect due - 8 outta 10 from me
callanvass
(Credit IMDb) While settling his recently deceased father's estate, a salesman discovers he has a sister whom he never knew about, leading both siblings to re-examine their perceptions about family and life choices. This was one of the most underrated films of 2012. It's a genuinely heartwarming story about redemption and finding yourself. I'm somewhat estranged from a lot of my family, aside from my Dad. I may not have had no contact with my sister like Sam (Chris Pine) does in this movie, but I was easily able to feel sympathy for him. Chris Pine did a really nice job of transforming his character throughout the movie. He plays an arrogant human being for a while, who pushes everyone away, including his love interest (Olivia Wilde) I really enjoyed his changes that he made in the movie. His chemistry with Elizabeth Banks was fantastic. Speaking of Elizabeth Banks, she is just as pivotal as Pine was to making this film as enjoyable as it was. I feel she is one of the most underrated talents in Hollywood. She was natural as a former alcoholic. Olivia Wilde felt a little cold at times, but she did well. If the ending doesn't make you smile, I really question your sanity. 7.8/10
projectderic
One sweet and romantic view in the foundation of family's relations, "People Like Us" does a great job in showing just how important being a united family is...Using a great cast and script this movie is a promising story that will touch your heart and will make you change your mind about the way you see and understand family.Chris Pine is in great shape as regards his acting skills but Elizabeth Banks is the one who stands out and steals all the applause...Michelle Pheiffer is -as always- great in catching her role as the "one who made the choice" and regarding the directory that is average and sometimes fails to follow the great acting or soundtrack.Anticipating for more movies like this one i would say that "People Like Us" will be hard reach by anyone as it does a great job in combining drama and comedy all in a wonderful moving way...
tigerfish50
A cynical salesman called Sam learns that one of his dubious deals has imploded into looming lawsuits, unemployment and debt, shortly before he's informed about the death of his prosperous estranged father. He returns to the family home too late for the funeral, and makes some grudging attempts to repair the strained relationship with his mother. A day or so later, Sam meets with the family lawyer to receive disappointing news about a meager inheritance, before being entrusted with a substantial cash bequest intended for his father's secret illegitimate daughter and her young son. Torn between keeping the money for himself and handing it over, Sam decides to become acquainted with his half sister without revealing their common parentage.Unfortunately the opportunity to make something of this promising idea gradually slips away in a series of scenes that become increasingly trite and sentimental. Despite the efforts of a talented cast, minor misunderstandings are constantly being leveraged into artificial melodramas until the predictable moment of redemption finally arrives. It's all formulaic enough to turn one into a cynical salesman.
