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Blu-Ray/DVD Release: Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks star in “People Like Us”

October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

After Sam (Chris Pine) loses his father to cancer, he must face the reality that he has a sister he never knew about. Frankie (Elizabeth Banks) has been carrying around the pain and hurt of rejection after her father abandoned her and her mother when she was a little girl. Yes Sam and Frankie are siblings, but the situation proved to be more complex than expected  in the recent Blu-Ray/DVD release People Like Us.

The dramatic film was based on director Alex Kurtzman’s real life encounter at the age of thirty with a sister he never knew existed!

Both Pine and Banks play the roles of damaged human beings, thanks to the rejections of their father, perfectly. They are kindered spirits who are able to begin the healing process and become better people for the betterment of themselves and the benefit of their nephew and son (respectively) Josh (Michael Hall D’Addario) now that they have found each other.

Michelle Pfeiffer gave an outstanding performance as Sam’s mother who is forced to admit secrets and accept painful truths from the past.

The only relationship that I didn’t really get into was between Sam and his girlfriend Hannah (Olivia Wilde). It wasn’t that her performance was bad but it almost seemed like her presence was an afterthought. With all the plot evolving around them, I’m not sure that she was really necessary.

Overall it was a film that gave an honest depiction of a family brought together after a tragedy and shows messy real life can be.

Click here to purchase “People Like Us”

People Like Us is available on Blu-Ray/DVD with the following 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

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Enjoy the battle from home! Reese Witherspoon picks between Tom Hardy and Chris Pine in “This Means War”

May 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Could you think of a more difficult task than choosing between Tom Hardy and Chris Pine? Reese Witherspoon had this very task in the action/romantic comedy This Means War which hits stores on DVD and Blu Ray on Tuesday, May 22nd.

I had the chance to review a copy last night and can assure you that the movie has all the elements of a fun spy dramedy and those of a romantic comedy that can appeal to both men and women alike. Even though you can work out how the movie will end pretty early on, the battle is extremely enjoyable to watch!

In the McG directed film, you meet Tuck (Tom Hardy) and FDR (Chris Pine)– CIA agents who are also best friends. Tuck is divorced with a son whom he’s not close to and Frank is a ladies man. Tuck decides to re-enter the dating world so he places his profile on to dating website.

Lauren, whose best friend Trish (Chelsea Handler) has added provocative photos and details to the same dating site, sees Tuck’s profile and goes on a date with him. She later bumps into Frank around the corner at a video store and he hits on her but she doesn’t really think he is her type.

She’s intrigued by both of them and decides to date them both and see who she likes better! When they learn that they’re dating the same girl, they agree to let her choose.

But both can’t help but use their skills to keep tabs on her and each other. And also sabotage each others dates with her.

How will it end? Who will she choose? Pick up your copy of This Means War tomorrow on DVD or Blu Ray! And if you need some tips on what to consider when choosing a guy, check out this fun Top Ten List with tips on what to look for in that perfect match.

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Chris Pine and Tom Hardy premiere ‘This Means War’ in London

January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There is so much hotness going on in these images that I’m surprised it has not overheated my laptop! Chris Pine and Tom Hardy attended the UK premiere of This Means War held at the Odeon Kensington on Monday, January 30th, 2012 in London, England.

Joining the boys was co-star Reese Witherspoon who looked stunning in a short black & green sequined dress and a pair of black pumps. Directo McG posed with his all-cast on the red carpet ahead of its February 14th release.

The action comedy follows two of the world’s deadliest CIA operatives who are inseparable partners and best friends – until they discover that they’ve fallen in love with the same woman. Deciding to keep their friendship a secret from her, they pull out their full arsenal of fighting skills and high-tech gadgetry to defeat their greatest enemy – each other.

Its about time someone combined fun, sexy, and thrilling into one film! Check out the trailer below.

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Chris Pine catches some rays

January 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment

With his movie “This Means War” in post production, actor Chris Pine is already on to his next project. With the wind in his hair and the sun shining on his face, the thirty year old hunk drove a red convertible through the streets of Los Angeles, California on Thursday, January 20th, 2011.

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Chris Pine and Rosario Dawson premiere “Unstoppable”

October 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment

By the looks of the above picture even Rosario Dawson is amazed with the beauty of Chris Pine! The duo were joined by their handsome co-star Denzel Washington at the 20th Century Fox World Premiere of their new film “Unstoppable” held at the Regency Village Theatre on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 in Westwood, California.

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Tom Hardy brings his hotness to Batman 3

October 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment


Fresh from his scene-stealing role in Inception, sexy (not accidentally either) Tom Hardy is reportedly in talks to star in the next Batman installment. Nothing is confirmed yet, well besides Tom Hardy’s hotness and the fact that Christopher Nolan will be back to direct, but [Read more...]

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Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine are busy bees

October 6, 2010 by 1 Comment

Reese Witherspoon is one lucky dame! She’s been stuck on set of the new romantic comedy “This Means War” with not one, but two hunky dudes in chilly Canada.

In these new shots, Ms. Witherspoon is shown on location with Star Trek stud Chris Pine in Vancouver on October 5th, 2010. You can see that its so chilly out that the [Read more...]

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