What happens when two of the most respected sci-fi writers, in film today (Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci), decide to make a drama with a writer who's main credit is a documentary about the comeback of a singer/songwriter? "People Like Us". A sweet film about a man who discovers he has a sister, and a nephew, after his father dies, and leaves them a small fortune. Chris Pine is beginning to grow on me more with each film. He was a fine Kirk in "Start Trek", and does well in a non-action role along side Elizabeth Banks. This material is good, and wanders into emotional territory from time to time, but stays on the happy/smiley side for most of it. While this is Kurtzman's directorial debut, it isn't the kind of film one really uses to show off what they can do behind the camera.
Grade: B
Easter Egg: No
THE CLASH WATCH: Multiple reference to "London Calling"/"Spanish Bombs" plays
Starring: Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde
Director: Alex Kurtzman
Writer(s): Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert
RT: 115 min
Rating: PG-13 for language, some drug use and brief sexuality
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