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People Places Things
2015
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People Places Things
Positive Reviews
45
Negative reviews
5
Average Rating
3.3
/5
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3.0
But it really feels as if writer director Jim Strouse (Grace Is Gone, The Winning Season) just gave up when he decided to call his third feature Peopl ..
Av Club
3.0
Its a slight little movie, but its stars make you care about the peopleif not so much the places and things.B
EW
3.1
Strouse was apparently going for ambiguity, but this is a movie that deserves a far stronger, more definitive fade out.But then again, perhaps the wim ..
Rogerebert
1.0
For a film with one eye on messy, real emotions, People, Places, Things undercuts itself with goofy humor.
Variety
3.0
There are no broad gestures or base comedy the clever dialogue is instead packed with zingers, even if it sometimes takes a moment to get the punning ..
The Guardian
2.5
Its an appealing daydream that grows boring, and even a little smug.
3.5
We know these characters are going through a lot, even if we dont always see it. And so, this short, ramshackle, shrinking movie manages to stick with ..
Vulture
3.5
Jemaine Clement stars in a romantic comedy about the after effects of a split when children are involved.Funny, charming and just a bit cute, People, ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Gently funny and admirably, even unfashionably humane, People Places Things is at its best beat to beat.
2.5
Will, who is handsome in an appealingly scruffy way, is a faithful husband with a warm, self deprecating sense of humor and an acute roving intelligen ..
The New York Times
5.0
We also meet the girls mother and Wills partner Charlie (Stephanie Allynne) when Will walks in on her in a compromising position with Gary (Michael Ch ..
3.8
Its a solid formula that pays dividends for writer director James Strouse, whose talented ensemble cast is uniformly funny and engaging.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.5
The comedy in this one scene is hardly indicative of tone of the film as a whole, as it leans further on slapstick than the natural give and take char ..
The Young Folks
3.0
Its fine, and not without certain charms, but its predictable and is something youve seen many times before.
Cinema Blend
4.0
A year later, hes living in a crappy Astoria walkup, struggling with his art, his love life and his desire to be a great dad.
Ny Daily News
3.5
While lacking the genre hook of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS or the big belly laughs, PEOPLE PLACES THINGS is nevertheless a very likable indie thats an ..
JoBlo
3.0
Kats warm but no bullshit demeanor and Dianes crisp professionalism, marbled with quick wit and evidence of a rich interior life, push the film beyond ..
Village Voice
3.0
Hes always the bright spot in anything he appears in, but Clement certainly deserves a more significant challenge to bring out his charisma and depth.
Blu Ray
3.8
Clement carries the film with his engaging combination of biting but playful sarcasm and emotional authenticity.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
(And its clear, too, that Strouse has managed to elicit solid work from a uniformly impressive supporting cast.)
Reel Film Reviews
4.0
Jemaine Clement is just one of those inexplicable guys: With few physical assets in his favor, and with the low energy demeanor of someone who could b ..
Film Journal
3.8
Filled with arch wit, the film is sweet and sorrowful at the same time.
New York Post
4.5
The dialogue between Diane and Will is especially snappy and fun.
Az Central
4.0
In fact, its a smart and wry movie that never feels like a retread, nor a blame game.
Smh
3.0
Its all headed in a direction thats to be expected, but the talented cast and confident direction from Strouse are more than worth the familiar territ ..
The Film Stage
3.0
Despite this connection, their baggage keeps getting in the way of what could be something great.
Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity ..
Hit Fix
3.0
To say that People, Places, Things is a lovely experience makes it sound less challenging than it is. It provides a range of emotion, all of which it ..
Film School Rejects
1.5
People Places Things is a mildly amusing observational comedy about relationships that has its droll moments.
Film Ink
3.5
The comedy slowly morphs into a romantic comedy, and though it cant completely avoid the normal rom com formula, Clements performance gives it a uniqu ..
Nz Herald
2.0
Setting its sights on amiability over artistry, People Places Things offers an easy going blend of comedy and drama that would be unremarkable, and al ..
Flicks
3.5
In a summer filled with cinematic bombast and overkill, its always a nice surprise to find a charming little comedy with heart like People Places Thin ..
Hollywood And Fine
3.0
This is a fine week for small scale comedy.People Places Things is even smaller in scale than Mistress America, and Jemaine Clement, in contrast to Gr ..
Wsj
3.5
Clements predilection for center stage is real and actually kind of astounding, pole vaulting James Strouses low key romantic comedy into something mu ..
Cinemix Tape
2.0
There is a wise, smart, maybe even subversive movie in here, but filmmaker James C. Strouse keeps retreating to safer territory.
Metro New York
3.0
Filmmaker Jim Strouses romantic comedy presents todays unconventional relationships and dating scene in a sweet and charming manner.
Under The Radar Mag
1.9
But despite his easy charm and effortless comic timing, even he cant manage to carry such ho hum material for the full 85 minute running time.
Movie Mezzanine
3.8
But the kids are sweet, the cast is charming and Clement brings a world weary gentleness to Will, who has a touching way of ever so slightly brighteni ..
Seattle Times
4.5
Of course, Henry and Dianes first date doesnt go well, and Henry gets sidetracked for a while when he entertains the false hope he can win back Charli ..
Film Journal International ..
4.0
Stands apart as an earnest and funny examination of loneliness, paternal love, and learning to accept the things we cant change.
2.5
The comedy is cute but restless, sometimes implausible, often missing the mark by miles. Charm goes a certain distance, depending on personal taste.
New City Film
3.0
The generically titled People Places Things explores pretty familiar territory without bringing anything new to the table, but its a nonetheless sweet ..
Blog Bullz Eye
2.8
And People Places Things doesnt offer much in the way of satisfying resolution, instead just kind of petering out.
Spectrum Culture
3.5
People Places Thingsdoes leave some threads unresolved at the end, but then again, so does life.
Sf Weekly
3.1
And it evokes something honest about the interplay between life and art, as Wills misadventures and the emotions accompanying them affect his work as ..
Am Ny
3.1
Unlike, say, 6 foot 6 Vince Vaughn, who has a jazzy physical grace that makes him deft at comedy, the New Zealand performer Jemaine Clement is a big g ..
Heral
3.8
Where the subject matter is well trod and the tone is typically indie in its understatement, the film is nonetheless consistently funny, smart and poi ..
MLive.com
4.0
Strouses script is so entertaining and Clement and supporting players give such endearing, heartfelt performances, relatable to denizens of Brooklyn, ..
Time Of India
3.0
The film begins in fits and starts, and the ending is a bit trite, too, but its a fairly satisfying look at how real people relate to each other, or f ..
Time Of India
3.0
People, Places, Things manages to find a pocket within the genre that is light, hopeful, and likeable sans characters transforming into shrews or unre ..
Time Of India
4.4
Clement is funny and touching as the heartbroken artist, and he and Hall have a sparkling chemistry.
Time Of India
3.8
In fact, some of the nice little moments in this movie might not have worked at all and may have come off like a mediocre sitcom, if it were not for t ..
Ny 1
3.0
People, Places, Things radiates a warmth and calm which is comforting, a lovely little film thats both entertaining and sweet. Its a bit bleak without ..
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