People Like Us

  • 2012


MOVIE IS dramatic domestic emotional sentimental resilient
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53 % Rotten
$ 12 Million
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Positive Reviews 51
Negative reviews 31
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.0
The film does have its charms, but getting to them means seeing past a Buick sized contrivance. Av Club
4.5
However, theres a fundamental flaw in People Like Us that I cant get past: the general plot. Den Of Geek
3.0
Pine and Banks are just good enough to suggest that in an honest movie, they would have been even better. EW
3.1
I like smart movies about smart people, and enjoy it when most of the facts are on the table and we can contemplate them together. Rogerebert
1.5
Genuine emotions barely win out over soapy complications in People Like Us. Variety
2.5
But Sam isnt just flawed; hes rotten, and at the point where hes lying, withholding money, and keeping secrets from a struggling single mother, I have .. We Got This Covered
1.5
But for all its emotional and familial kerfuffles, People Like Us is an honorable misfire good intentions and all. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Alex Kurtzmans debut feature can emotionally manipulate you before the narrative house of cards collapses and things go from sweet and sour to full on .. Time Out
0.6
This dry as dust enterprise bogs down in an almost total lack of energy and imagination that no amount of faux earnestness can overcome.
3.1
Ultimately, the movies fundamental truth shines through the Hollywood gloss.
1.5
Pfeiffer, meanwhile, showcases a fragility laced with surprising reserves of flintiness. Screen Daily
1.5
As overcranked as it is the film is directed as if it were an action drama, with two or three times more cuts than necessary People Like Us has a pers .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
But for all its emotional and familial kerfuffles, People Like Us is an honorable misfire good intentions and all.
1.0
People Like Us wants to come across as a touching and powerful drama about people coming to terms with stuff but doesnt even come close to achieving a .. E Film Critic
1.3
No matter how well made, well acted and well intentioned, Lying Dingbat Procrastinator movies are excruciating to watch. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
A serious drama about hidden truths and family, the film works hard to earn its emotional depth and thanks to a compelling story, well drawn character .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Its hard sell wears you down and draws you in, even as you know youre being manipulated. Ny Daily News
4.0
Even if the story itself becomes a tad bit formulaic it is told in an honest way that you cant help but be moved by. JoBlo
3.5
Certain elements of the plot are uneven but a number of captivating performances and an intriguing premise elevate People Like Us above standard drama .. Screen Rant
1.0
Except in this case, all the emoting in the world cant pull this one out. The Globe And Mail
3.1
I didnt think Id ever see Banks top her five minutes in The Forty Year Old Virgin as the girl in the book store, but shes outdone herself here, in a l .. Philly
3.1
He doesnt tell his mom what hes doing, doesnt take the phone calls from his boss or the Feds. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Its a pic that could have been real bad if the actors didnt give it a heart and a measure of sincerity. Sover
2.0
The trick of Us is making the audience not mind the unnatural delay, supplying characters dimensional enough to ignore their odd lack of common sense. .. Blu Ray
3.1
I just wish it had had the courage to be honest rather than using a gimmick about lying. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.5
Our reporters scour Chicago in search of whats new, whats now, and whats next. Chicago Reader
2.0
If theres a problem with the film, its Sams inability to tell Frankie the truth.
2.5
The movies soap opera quality undermines its efforts to tell a family saga with much believability. Usa Today
2.5
It doesnt help, either, that the films pace grows more and more plodding as time progresses.) Reel Film Reviews
4.5
But I dont care what kind of movie you see or how subtle you think cinemas finest filmmakers are, every film you see is a manipulation. Screen It
3.1
And Banks, heartbreakingly good, nails every nuance in a raw wound of a role. Rolling Stone
3.0
Engaging, enjoyable and unabashedly sentimental drama, enlivened by a strong script and tremendous performances from a superb cast. View London
2.5
Surely a heartwarming family drama could double as a love story without resorting to borderline incest, but thats the weird solution People Like Us ha .. News Day
3.0
As it is, there isnt much of one anyway, although Banks, as the struggling, bitter, resilient Frankie, is good. Cs Monitor
1.9
Toward the end of the movie, when we finally hear the dead dads much trumpeted six rules for living, one rule is, Whatever you think is important, isn .. New York Post
1.5
Estranged son learns that his deceased father had a secret family in this contrived but effective melodrama. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Though its just a Christmas tree away from being a holiday special, the stellar cast wrings just enough genuine emotion out of a stale premise to make .. Az Central
2.5
The problem with this is that it doesnt take very long to realize that theres nothing here to be even slightly excited about. Mountain X
3.5
The pleasure lies in the movies long meander to reconciliation and domestic realignment, observed from the heart and with a low key attention to detai .. Npr
2.0
Almost by necessity, the tale is too calculated, but it contains touching moments and makes poignant observations about family life and the values and .. Emanuellevy
1.0
The reason it isnt total misery is that theres some smart dialogue. Daily Mail
2.0
Banks makes a feisty soccer mom, Wilde has nothing to do but look frostily on, and Pine smoulders pointlessly at everyone he meets, completely failing .. Flim List
3.5
Simplistic and sentimental, its an unexpectedly soapy sibling story. Susang Ranger
3.8
People Like Us is informed by real feelings uncorked like a lost bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon hidden away in a dark corner of a private wine cellar. Observer
2.0
Would I be out of line assuming this soap opera is going to end with a lot of big hugs Boston Herald
3.8
The formidable talent of the cast believably turns the contrivance navigating characters into (yes) people like us. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
In theStar Trek reboot (which Kurtzman and Orci wrote), Pine brought a piercing Shatnerian intensity to every looming close up. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Its funny to think that a movie about a talking teddy bear isnt the most far fetched film being released in theaters this week, but as long as youre w .. Bullz-Eye
4.5
I cant imagine that this film wouldnt have been considerably better if it moved at a brisker pace. Blogs Indie Wire
2.0
Fans of Pines eyebrows will enjoy all the bushy furrowing, but otherwise, there are more important things to cry about. Total Film
4.5
...wonderful acting by Banks, Pine, DAddario, and Pfeiffer complement the the excellence and tenderness of the story. Tony Medley
2.0
Smart dialogue intersperses a by committee soap opera plot in a movie made much better than the sum of its vulnerable narrative by three terrific acto .. Coles Mithey
2.0
People Like Us may not be perfect, but Banks is perfectly imperfect. Detroit News
4.0
Alex Kurtzmans directorial debut may sneak up on you as a welcome alternative to typical summer fare.
2.0
A good cast goes a long way in masking narrative and stylistic flaws. Hit Fix
2.5
She has a sort of drawn weariness a perpetual tan cant hide, a deep sadness the whole Sunset Strip boots and leather and fishnets costume cant disguis .. Nj
1.5
these kind of movies push the buttons so hard and so shamelessly that they become annoying 7M Pictures
3.0
Its weirdly refreshing that Kurtzman has used his clout to make a mid list dramedy that feels aimed at the actual adults the cineplex rarely tries to .. Oregon Live
2.0
Pine is saddled with a character who is stupid and short sighted... and his boyish good looks arent enough to overcome the fact that his character is .. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Equally the brother/sister dynamic walks a thin line, developing into a rom com esque sideshow thats more than a little disturbing given the familial .. Cine Vue
3.0
No gimmicks, quirks or high concept premise: this is one of those rare, quietly engaging films that is simply about ordinary people trying to relate t .. Digital Spy
3.1
Too shiny and drenched in California glow to feel very personal. It grows increasingly sentimental, and by the end, lays it on especially thick. Kansas City
2.5
The movies two star rating belongs almost exclusively to a four star performance from Elizabeth Banks. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
Pine and the always watchable Banks make the best of a bad screenplay, but People Like Us gives us nothing that we can relate to. Stl Today
3.0
People Like Us doesnt quite do that, but the card up its sleeve is an extremely likable cast of solid actors who photograph really well. Screen Crush
3.1
Works in spite of its problems due to some fine performances and a bizarre dynamic that very nearly finds romance in a relationship between half sibli .. Dustin Put Man
3.0
And everyones likely to find themselves choking back tears at the end. Contact Music
3.0
Alex Kurtzman taps his family tree for enough sap to start a treacle factory. Patriot Ledger
1.5
People Like Us flirts with greatness. The performances are strong and the characters easy to care about. But the themes are muddled by Sams drawn out .. Js Online
3.0
Its undeniably manipulative and sentimental but its also somewhat refreshing to see a drama that isnt laced with irony, cynicism, or some form of post .. Hollywood Chicago
2.5
She doesnt have the acting ability or the charisma to carry dramatic moments that arent grounded by character growth, but few performers do. Cinemix Tape
3.5
People Like Us wasnt made for me. If it was made for you, youll probably like it, if you dont spend the entire running time waiting for two siblings t .. Crave Online
4.0
People Like Us looks great and feels lived in, especially by Pine and Banks, who are both so charismatic and innately intelligent that they can make a .. Or Lando Weekly
3.1
Best of all is Elizabeth Banks ... Come to think of it, Banks is frequently the best thing about any movie in which she appears tell me again why she .. Clclt
4.5
People Like Us may be overwrought, but the performances make it worthwhile. Jam! Movies
1.5
And as if the films overblown poster art wasnt enough to clue you in, this is pure cornball crookery. Ion Cinema
1.5
Its hideously compelling, like being in the room when one woman asks a woman who isnt pregnant when shes due, except that exchange is typically over i .. Entertainment Time
2.5
Left with little but to drag out an inability to tell the truth, this soap opera and its characters are propelled unhappily toward a predictably sappy .. Tri City Herald
3.8
This cinematic gem is the perfect counter programming to the typical noisy summer blockbusters. Entertainment Spectrum
2.3
People Like Us is a movie with ambitions but a script that isnt up to the challenge. Daily Film Fix
2.5
The fact that the story is autobiographical doesnt make me feel any better about it. Boston Phoenix
3.0
For Josh, thats the father hes never known and for the single Frankie you get the picture. Wp Me
1.5
Unfortunately, People Like Us just isnt the fulfilling film that it very well could have been. Battleship Pretension
3.5
Alex Kurtzman, in his directorial debut, delivers a compelling and emotional dramedy about a man who discovers he has a sister he knew nothing about. Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.1
Its grounded, its real the entire time and thats a testament to the cast. Chris Pine has really impressed me. Lets forget about This Means War, becaus .. Schmoes Know
3.5
...a sentimental but strongly made standout in a summer otherwise full of superheroes and space aliens. MSN Movies
4.3
Chris Pine plays Sam, a corporate failure who, as the movie opens, isnt having a particularly good day. Movie Line
3.0
Especially as the cinematography offers domestic drama pleasures in its own right. Birmingham Mail
3.5
Director Alex Kurtzman occasionally makes some decisions that undermine the veracity of the tale. Kc Active
2.5
Title withstanding, these people are nothing like us if, by us, we mean real people. Twin Cities
3.8
Solid writing and strong performances by leads Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks propel People Like Us from a maudlin drama to a memorable one. Paloalto Online
2.5
Kurtzman apparently doesnt see the camp humor in his sudsy melodrama, instead using dim if handsome lighting and choppy editing to impose a pretense o .. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
3.0
Its a movie thats in a league with films from the golden age of family drama, stories like Ordinary People and Kramer vs. Kramer, although Peoples das .. Dallas News
3.0
The ending is not only clever, but it will have an emotional kick, too, in all but the hardest of hearts.
4.0
In a summer movie season filled with popcorn minded spectacles, People Like Us is like a breath of fresh air think of it as this years Crazy Stupid Lo .. Access Hollywood
4.5
Still, this is a film worth seeing and pondering the lifelong effect of parental decisions or indecisions on their children. At the root of everything .. Easy Reader News
2.5
It feels like a meal thats been jazzed up with too much flimflam and unnecessary seasoning, instead of concentrating on blending a few key ingredients .. Ticket Sarasota
0.5
Everybody gets angry at each other because no one talks or uses reason. Dig Boston



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