SIDEWALKS’ Mika Abogado gives us her take on Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, and Olivia Wilde’s new film, “People Like Us.”
PEOPLE LIKE US
DREAMWORKS PICTURES
Cast: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer
Director: Alex Kurtzman
Producers: Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen, Clayton Townsend
Executive Producer: Alex Kurtzman
Written by: Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert
Studio Synopsis:
From DreamWorks Pictures comes “People Like Us,” a drama/comedy about family, inspired by true events, starring Chris Pine (“Star Trek”) as Sam, 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 sisterFrankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about his family—and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
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Mika’s Take:
Director Alex Kurtzman brings a movie filled with drama, wittiness and money. By money, I mean $150,000 worth. A business man (Chris Pine) experiences a death in the family and is faced with the task of delivering an inheritance of 150,000 in cash to his sister whom he’s never met. And with this lump sum, forms a brilliant and touching movie. Once Sam’s (Chris Pine) father passes away, he leaves a bag of cash for his son, to be delivered to his sister (Elizabeth Banks) whom he has not heard one word of. Sam, who ponders if the money should be kept for himself, is caught in the middle of a family secret and his own financial problems.
It’s not every day that you hear of such a story, which is what drew me in the most. A well-developed storyline, followed by a heartfelt cast brought me tear-filled moments and warmth. It truly touches homes and it’s more than a story about a father’s will, but a touching one of a family who learns of each other’s existence that changes their lives forever.
It’s a must-see for movie lovers of all kinds and it will definitely make you want to cherish the moments with your family.