If theres one thing Hollywood loves, its big, over-the-topfamily drama.
The kind thats teeming with melodramatic fights, tearful reunions, and dramatic music lingering in the background.
It goes without saying thatPeople Like Usisnt that kind of movie.
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But it delivers a heartfelt story with well-acted drama that never crosses over into melodrama territory.
At its core, the film hones in on the jot down of secrets that can change lives.
While the movie may be grossly understated, thats what makes it so compelling.
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Drama is interesting, especially when theres a bit of messiness thrown in the mix.
Take the way Sam acts when he first meets Frankie, his newly discovered half-sister.
Instead, the story plays out like it would in reality he hesitates and watches from a distance.
Then, because human beings are messy, he figures out a way to befriend her under false pretenses.
Looking at it retrospectively, it was an objectively terrible decision.
However, its one that makes complete sense for a guy whos spent his whole life avoiding emotional entanglements.
Whats family drama if it cant be over the top?
However,People Like Usproves that theres more than one way to approach the subject matter.
Here, Sam isnt some charmingleading manwho always knows the right thing to say.
He sometimes stumbles over his words and makes horrible choices while thinking hes making the right ones.
Yet, it’s almost impossible not to like him.
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Nevertheless, its clear that she keeps her guard up but still clings to hope.
That moment when she finds out who Sam really is comes off as brutal.
You get the sense that every sigh and sharp comment comes from years of unspoken pain.
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