Saturday, October 6, 2012

People Like Us Blu-ray Review...


From the studio that brought you the award-winning blockbuster “The Help,” comes an emotional and inspirational story about a young man’s journey of self discovery as he connects with a family he barely knows.  Starring Chris Pine (Star Trek), Elizabeth Banks (Hunger Games), Olivia Wilde (Tron) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Dark Shadows), DreamWorks Pictures releases “People Like Us” - a must-own, heartfelt and relatable story - on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital and On-Demand on October 2, 2012.

Inspired by true life events, the “People Like Us” Blu-ray Combo Pack comes complete with bonus material that delves deeper into the story that inspired the making of this great film. These extras include audio commentary with filmmakers and talent, an extended scene of L.A.’s popular Henry Taco Stand featured in the film, deleted scenes and bloopers.

People Like Us” is directed/produced by Alex Kurtzman (Cowboys & Aliens, The Proposal, Star Trek, TV’s “Hawaii Five-O”), written by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci (Transformers, Star Trek, Cowboys & Aliens) and Jody Lambert (her first writing debut) and composed by award-winning composer A.R. Rahman (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire). Chris Pine, who plays Sam, is a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman whose latest deal collapses the day he learns his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home to put his father’s estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. While there, he uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down — he has a 30-year-old sister (Banks) he never knew existed.

Release Date: October 2, 2012
Ratings:U.S.: PG-13 / Canada: PG (bonus not rated)

Our Review...

This movie is full of drama and comedy. I liked to see Sam's character evolve. He starts off being selfish and all about himself but by the end of the movie he cares about the rest of his family. I kept wanting Sam (Chris Pine) to tell Frankie (Elizabeth Banks) that he was her brother but he wouldn't tell her and I knew she would be mad when he finally did tell her. But then she forgave him and everything worked out. I loved the ending when they are watching the home movie filmed by their dad. That was a pretty cool ending. You'll have to watch the movie to see what I mean. This is a good movie.

There are some pretty good special features too. It was cool to find out that when they were shooting the Taco scene a lot of those lines were made on the spot by Chris Pine and Elizabeth's real childhood. I liked watching the story behind People like us. The bloopers are always fun to watch too.

Disclaimer: *I do not receive any money for my posts. I do however receive the review products at no charge to evaluate and express my opinion.*

6 comments:

Patty said...

Sounds like a heartfelt good movie. Thanks for the review Shauna!

Angela said...

I really enjoyed reading this fine review! Seems like it is a cool movie to watch!

Randy said...

My wife wants this for her birthday

Melissa Thomas said...

Another movie I just added to my must own list! Thanks for letting me know about it.

Todd said...

This sounds cool

Screaming Grasshopper said...

I have wanted to get input about this movie! I <3 Chris Pine...