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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of PEOPLE LIKE US In St. Louis

In a story inspired by true events, Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes—delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had.

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 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.

The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.

DreamWorks Pictures and WAMG invite you to enter for your chance to win passes to the advance screening of PEOPLE LIKE US in St. Louis on June 26th.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. FILL OUT YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BELOW. REAL FIRST NAME REQUIRED.

3. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: As we’re in the Summer movie season, tell us the 1982 musical that Michelle Pfeiffer starred in 30 years ago.

WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN THROUGH A RANDOM DRAWING OF QUALIFYING CONTESTANTS. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PASSES WILL NOT BE SUBSTITUTED OR EXCHANGED. DUPLICATE TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, “People Like Us” is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, and written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert. The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012.

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Director Alex Kurtzman confers with star Michelle Pfeiffer on the set of the DreamWorks drama/comedy “People Like Us”. Ph: Zade Rosenthal ©DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

LAFF 2012 : PEOPLE LIKE US

Alex Kurtzman brings his life to the big screen in the very honest PEOPLE LIKE US.

Chris Pine plays Sam Harper (based on Kurtzman), a trade negotiator living a fast paced life on the East Coast. When his father, a well-respected mogul in the music business, passes away, Sam must return home for the funeral, whether he wants to or not. Estranged from his father, Sam wants to get in and out of town as quickly as possible, but before he leaves he must settle his father’s estate. What Sam didn’t see coming was that his father had a secret life. He had another family. Now, Sam struggles with getting to know his sister Frankie (Elizabeth Banks) without her knowing who he is, along with figuring out his own crumbling life.

I really enjoyed this film. It’s refreshing to see a movie about a dysfunctional family that doesn’t shove their broken problems down your throat. Instead, we get real, intimate characters and a dynamic, interesting drama that feels genuine. Chris Pine is wonderful as Sam. He plays the role with a perfect balance of charm, confusion, and pain. Elizabeth Banks always seems to surprise me. Her character, Frankie, has not had an easy life, and Banks does an excellent job of conveying how hard life has been while still showing a strong, confident side. Her sarcasm and humor only add to such a well-rounded character. Michelle Pfeiffer is wonderful as Sam’s mother. There were some very tough issues that her character had to deal with, and Pfeiffer knocked it out of the park. Her scenes with Pine are intense and raw. The two do a great job of showing their characters fighting through their issues while still showing love through the pain. Of course, we can’t forget Michael Hall D’Addario, who plays Frankie’s rebellious son Josh. D’Addario is definitely one to watch. He’s incredibly funny and charming onscreen, and shows a wide array of emotions. I was really impressed!

Kurtzman does a great job of telling this story, which is loosely based on his life. It took him 8 years to get the film made, and the end product really showcases the time and effort put in. As dysfunctional as things are, and as painful as they may be, the message of the film is clear… it’s the importance of family.

As Sam and Frankie get to know each other, it’s pretty obvious that Sam will wait as long as possible before telling Frankie who he is . At the same time, I can forgive the predictability since, without it, we wouldn’t have much of a story. I think the complexity of the characters more than makes up for the expected story. Having said that, I am thankful that the romance between Sam and his girlfriend Hannah (Olivia Wilde) takes a backseat. It’s nice to see a movie that doesn’t need to include a huge romance as part of the primary story line. There were more complex issues going on in the film and the romance is merely a background support.

PEOPLE LIKE US is heartwarming and relatable. It’s a wonderful tale for the modern family.

OVERALL RATING: 4.25 out of 5 stars

New Clip From DreamWorks’ PEOPLE LIKE US – “Family Outing”

Check out the new “Family Outing” clip from DreamWorks’ PEOPLE LIKE US.

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 sister Frankie 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.

The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.

A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, “People Like Us” is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, and written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert. The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012.

Visit the website site:  http://PplLikeUsMovie.com
Like us on Facebook:  http://facebook.com/peoplelikeus
Follow on Twitter:  @PplLikeUsMovie  #PeopleLikeUs

Director Alex Kurtzman confers with star Michelle Pfeiffer on the set of the DreamWorks drama/comedy “People Like Us”. Ph: Zade Rosenthal ©DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

Watch The Sizzle Reel For PEOPLE LIKE US; Stars Chris Pine And Elizabeth Banks

Actors Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks, as well as director Alex Kurtzman, talk about the family dynamic in this brand new featurette for PEOPLE LIKE US. In a story inspired by true events, Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes – delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had.

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 sister Frankie 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.

The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.

A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, PEOPLE LIKE US is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, and written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert.

The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012, and is rated PG-13.

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Dreamworks Pictures’ “PEOPLE LIKE US” And Sprinkles Cupcakes Celebrate Family

DreamWorks Pictures announced today that they are teaming up with Sprinkles Cupcakes to promote their film “People Like Us” with events at the ten Sprinkles Cupcakes stores around the country. The promotion will run from May 2-June 29, 2012, and is centered around five family-themed holidays: Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2), Mother’s Day (May13), Visit Your Relatives Day  (May 18), Father’s day (June 17) and National Forgiveness Day (June 26). Visit http://www.sprinkles.com.

On the designated “People Like Us” holidays, Sprinkles Cupcakes in all ten locations will give out a free cupcake to each customer who comes in between the hours of 12 noon and 2 p.m. and says, “People Like Us.” Any customer can vote online for the official “People Like Us” flavor and the winning cupcake will be announced the week of the film’s opening. Customers can also pick up punch cards in Sprinkles Cupcakes stores, redeemable on the selected ‘People Like Us” holidays for a free cupcake. Follow the movie on Facebook.com/PeopleLikeUs for more details.

“People Like Us”-branded coffee trucks or carts will be at various locations on Brothers and Sisters Day, May 2, to kick off the start of the promotion with free coffee. Visitors to facebook.com/PeopleLikeUs can take the Brothers and Sisters quiz and enter the “Celebrate Family” sweeps to win a trip to visit their family.

“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.

The film also stars Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.

A DreamWorks Pictures presentation, “People Like Us” is directed by Alex Kurtzman, produced by Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen and Clayton Townsend, and written by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jody Lambert.

The film releases in U.S. theaters on June 29, 2012, and is rated PG-13.

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DreamWorks PEOPLE LIKE US Trailer Debuts

Watch the new trailer for DreamWorks Pictures’ PEOPLE LIKE US. In a story inspired by true events, Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes—delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had. From director Alex Kurtzman, the comedy drama stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer.

From DreamWorks Pictures comes PEOPLE LIKE Like, 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. Michelle Pfeiffer stars as the recently widowed Lillian, who is reconnecting with her son. PEOPLE LIKE US opens in theaters June 29, 2012.

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