People Like Us
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49 out of 100

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6.2 out of 10

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  • Starring: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Wilde
  • Summary: Sam is a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home, where he must put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. In the course of fulfilling his father's last wishes, Sam uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down: He has a 30-year-old sister Frankie whom he never knew about. As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about this family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process. (DreamWorks Pictures)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 5 out of 31
  1. Movieline
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    Jun 27, 2012
    85
    This is a straightforward family comedy-drama, a movie made for adults, and one that actually gives its actors – among them Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Pfeiffer and Philip Baker Hall – something to do. That's more of a rarity on today's landscape than it should be.
  2. Boxoffice Magazine
    Reviewed by: Pete Hammond
    Jun 20, 2012
    80
    This film stands out as one of the year's best.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Stephen Holden
    Jun 28, 2012
    60
    If its tone is considerably tougher than that of movies adapted from Nicholas Sparks novels, it is still a grown-up soap opera. And as the overly determined plot progresses, it feels increasingly Sparks-like, although there are no dewy young lovebirds to swoon over.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    Jun 29, 2012
    38
    The considerable talents of Banks make the movie bearable.

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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.… Expand
  2. StevieGJD
    6
    This movie is all over the place but it has a good heart. Chris Pine is trying to go beyond Kirk or the Unstoppable train guy. Maybe he is just not that ranged as an actor. Michelle Pfeiffer and Elizabeth Banks are great. It is not the greatest testament to a character's virtue that the main moral query is whether he steals money left by his deceased father to specifically give to someone the father messed over. But as a brother in a brother/sister relationship which I value intensely, parts of this movie worked on an emotional level. It is a "chick flick," though as a brother, like I said, it got to me a little too.… Expand
  3. 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.… Collapse
  4. NoCellphones
    2
    I didn't mean to paste my review into this this movie. Ooops!!!!!!!....................................................................................… Expand

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