People Like Us is 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 sister Frankie whom he never knew about (Elizabeth Banks). As their relationship develops, Sam is forced to rethink everything he thought he knew about this family--and re-examine his own life choices in the process.
This movie is the definition of just being there. I didn't care one iota what was going on. There was no hook to any of the characters. The trailer pretty much summed up the movie from beginning to end. So much so that I didn't even bother watching the last 15-20 minutes because I would rather get some errands done on my way to work.
I wouldn't recommend anyone wasting their time with this. Watch the commercial and base how you thought the movie was on that.
