“People Like Us” Blu-ray Combo Pack + Giveaway

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I recently had the opportunity to watch People Like Us (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) and LOVED it!  It was charming, funny and heartwarming.  Pete Hammond of the Boxoffice Magazine describes People Like Us by saying, “Humane and riveting….One of the year’s very best!”  Scott Mantz from Access Hollywood describes the movies as “Charming, funny…and heartfelt.”  From the studio that brought us The Help, comes the inspirational story about family reconnections and life changes – starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Pfeiffer.  People Like Us is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, Digital and On Demand and retails for $39.99 and is available online and in stores.

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 thisgreat 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). 

SYNOPSIS:

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.

People Like Us will be available to own and for in-home viewing as follows:

BONUS FEATURES:

Blu-ray Combo Pack:

·       Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Alex Kurtzman and Actors Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks

·       Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Alex Kurtzman and Actress Michelle Pfeiffer

·       Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Alex Kurtzman and Writers Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert

·       Number One with a Bullet: The Story Behind “People Like Us”

·       Taco Talk: Extended Henry’s Taco Scene

·       Deleted Scenes

·       Bloopers

DVD:

·       Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Alex Kurtzman and Actors Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks

·       Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Alex Kurtzman and Actress Michelle Pfeiffer

Digital

·       Number One with a Bullet: The Story Behind “People Like Us”

·       Taco Talk: Extended Henry’s Taco Scene

·       Deleted Scenes

·       Bloopers

On-Demand

·       No bonus available

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:

STREET DATE: October 2, 2012

Release Formats & Suggested Retail Pricing: 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack=$39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada

1-Disc DVD=$29.99 U.S. / $35.99 Canada

High Definition Digital= $19.50 U.S. / $23.50 Canada

Standard Definition Digital= $15.50 U.S. / $19.00 Canada

On-Demand= Check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing

Feature Run Time: Approximately 113 minutes

Ratings: U.S.: PG-13 / Canada: PG (bonus not rated)

Aspect Ratio: 2:35:1

Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital

Languages: English

Subtitles: Spanish & French

MY THOUGHTS

I really enjoyed watching People Like Us and found that it kept my attention throughout the length of the movie.  The cast did an awesome job and I felt like I was right there with them through most of the movie – one of the perks of watching it on Blu-ray!  It left me feeling good about the movie and wondering what I might do if I were in the situation that Sam was with his dad, mom and new family.  A big thanks to Walt Disney Video for the movie review opportunity!

GIVEAWAY

1 lucky reader on The Mommy-Files will win People Like Us in the Blu-ray Combo Pack!!!

WIN IT!!! (MANDATORY ENTRY)

– Tell me in a comment what you would do if you had a parent that passed away and you found out about a sibling and family you never knew you had.

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RULES

– Contest will close at 11:59 p.m. PST on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012! Any entries after this time will be deleted!
– Contest open to U.S. residents only.

I received a copy of “People Like Us” in the Blu-ray Combo Pack from Walt Disney Video to facilitate this review.  The giveaway was sponsored by Walt Disney Video.
All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.

The winner is #10 – Congrats to Susan Helm!!!

157 thoughts on ““People Like Us” Blu-ray Combo Pack + Giveaway”

  1. Andrea Darst

    I did actually find out that my mom had a child when she was just 16, her parents sent her away to have it and the adopted the baby as their own. My grandfather was supposed to tell my “uncle” (really my half-brother) when my grandmother died, but never did, and now my grandfather is gone, too. My mother is still with us (thankfully), but I don’t know if anyone will ever tell him, or even if he’d want to know now – he’s almost 40 and has a family of his own.

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  21. Cynthia R

    i don’t know what i would do, really tough one, I guess i’d at first be angry and questioning but hopefully would want to get to know the person

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  31. Shemp DeYoung (@ShempGames)

    Our family was full of secrets, so nothing would surprise me. I would embrace the chance to build new relationships.

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  34. Kimberly Schotz

    I would be thrilled. As a only child with parents who have passed away I would be happy for a family connection.

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  40. sandy

    I did find out I had steps, that indeed my father had been married before and had other children and was so selfish not to tell us that or of the kids because both children had died – I was in my late 30’s and felt so angry that I did not get to know them

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  96. Patti Hess

    I would be curious and upset….but then I think I would like to get to know them

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thank you

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  100. Erica C.

    I think I’d really try to get to know my sibling. It would be a great way to connect and remember your lost loved one.

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  103. Penny B W

    Honestly, I would be overjoyed! Aside from the extra-marital affair part(which wouldn’t really be any of my business) I would always welcome new siblings! (of course there were 7 of us, so the more the merrier!)

    pennykathleen28(at)gmail(dot)com

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  118. Aimee Fontenot

    I would be hurt and excited at the same time. I would be upset that it was kept a secret, but I’d be happy to gain a new family member or more. I would try to reach out to them and see if they would want to be a part of my life.

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  130. Susan Smith

    That happened to me after my Dad died. This man showed up at his funeral saying he was my 1/2 brother as my Dad had him and had gotten married before he married my Mom. My Dad was a teenager. My Mom knew about it but had never told anyone. He showed us pictures of my Dad with his parents and the baby. We never had a DNA test so I’m not 100% convinced that he is my 1/2 brother and I haven’t seen him since. I was hurt that my Dad never told me that he had a son and was previously married. I would have liked to have grown up with him as I don’t have any brothers.

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  137. Lucy Schwartz

    I would be shocked and yet it would be an opportunit to have a part of my parent alive again . I am an only child so more family would be a blessing.

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  140. Giant Sis

    I’d want to know more about them – and I’m sure I’d need some counseling too! My mom died when I was 6, and I don’t know how I’d feel to learn a secret like that!

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  146. Brenda Elsner

    I would be really upset and would need time to take it all in. I think after awhile, I would want to get to know them.

    Reply

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