Review of People Like Us (2012) by Kester E — 18 Sep 2012

It's not the most enticing movie out there but People like us is very relatable which increases its likeability.

This review of People Like Us (2012) was written by Kester E on 18 Sep 2012.

People Like Us has generally received positive reviews.

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By John W (1,851) on 25 Jan 2018

This movie is contrived and full of overly melodramatic flares but is redeemed by the excellent performances of Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks…

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By Neely Swanson (130) for Easy Reader (California) (130) on 17 Sep 2017

Still, this is a film worth seeing and pondering the lifelong effect of parental decisions or indecisions on their children…

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By April L (105) on 06 Mar 2014

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By Lana R (14) on 18 Feb 2014

Felt a little like a romantic comedy, interesting twist for the way it ended. didn't love it but it was definitely a nice little story…

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By Galvy F (486) on 10 Nov 2017

(5.0 out of 6) People Like Us When we are good at what we do when we see where something's are going to make others see where things are going…

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By Suzanne F (94) on 24 Jul 2014

Very good movie. Sad, funny, sweet, good-hearted, great performances from its cast…

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By Julianna A (54) on 03 May 2014

El problema de estas cosas tan mal escritas y poco desarrolladas es que, si tienen buenos actores y un director con algo de oficio, sale algo…

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By Jonathan D (792) on 02 Apr 2016

Fairly okay family drama about a famous record producer who dies suddenly leaves an unexpected will to a daughter his son didn't know about…

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By J. Olson (540) for Cinemixtape (540) on 15 Apr 2016

The movie is an appeal to the most general audience possible, lacking the necessary spark to find the right audience…

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By Lorraine D (26) on 07 Jan 2018

People Like Us (NOT, TV's This is Us) is an engaging, enjoyable drama/comedy movie about a fast-talking salesman (Chris Pine) discovering when…

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