People Like Us
Metascore
49 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
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  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    Jun 29, 2012
    38
    The considerable talents of Banks make the movie bearable.
  2. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Liam Lacey
    Jun 28, 2012
    0
    This is the sort of movie that ends up awash in sincere revelations, and not a moment of it feels remotely believable.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Amy Biancolli
    Jun 28, 2012
    25
    No matter how well made, well acted and well intentioned, Lying Dingbat Procrastinator movies are excruciating to watch. Case in point: People Like Us, a film hell-bent on dragging its protagonist (and, sadly, us) through the LDP narrative playbook.
  4. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Rene Rodriguez
    Jun 27, 2012
    25
    An irritatingly contrived drama.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Andrew Schenker
    Jun 24, 2012
    12
    This dry-as-dust enterprise bogs down in an almost total lack of energy and imagination that no amount of faux earnestness can overcome.

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User Score
6.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
  1. BrianMcCritic
    9
    A strong cast along with an engaging story, People Like Us may not be seen by many but should be seen by more. Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks give two of their best performances and it's always good to see Michelle Pfeiffer.… Full Review »
  2. RevHeidiOlsen
    3
    Watching "People Like Us" was like eating burnt toast. It was an unpleasant experience with a less than satisfactory outcome. I feel as though the script was quite possibly written overnight.… Full Review »
  3. dheeraji
    9
    A bit on the long side, but enjoyed the movie. Great acting, and a good story line. Nice work Disney Studios. Was very impressed with Chris Pine and his acting skills.… Full Review »
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