Imaginary Heroes

  • 2005


MOVIE IS impeccable imaginary suburban ordinary overwrought
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$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 31
Negative reviews 10
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.8
What remains when the movie is over is the memory of Sandy and Tim talking, and of a mother who loves her son, understands him, and understands hersel .. Rogerebert
1.5
Despite occasional affecting moments and nuanced performances from Emile Hirsch and Sigourney Weaver, the film sways awkwardly back and forth between .. Variety
3.1
Which isnt to say that we dont form a relationship with these creatures.
4.5
Conversations, by the way, need to be laconic, cynical and postmodern. Tears take their time, if they come at all.
1.5
Sandy is an unforgettable character, and thats most certainly because of Weavers edgily funny performance; the rest of Imaginary Heroes, however, is m ..
3.0
Has a third act that consists almost entirely of skeletons tumbling out of the closet, but Weavers and Hirschs flawless performances elevate the film ..
3.0
Sigourney Weaver creates a portrait of a taut, frustrated suburban mother of three whose complexity transcends the Mom as Devourer stereotypes who hav .. The New York Times
3.8
Audiences may feel compelled towards labeling Imaginary Heroes nothing more than a movie of the week. But, most will have to admit, its a pretty good .. E Film Critic
3.8
To put it in another way, theres a lean, mean 82 minute drama encased in this flabby 112 minute film. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
With fine performances from the leads, smart and witty dialogue, Imaginary Heroes is a pretty good movie, but has some moments that make it a little t .. Cinema Blend
4.0
A hard hitting drama about the sharp edges of grief and the need for families to nurture openness and love in the midst of tragedies that test their m .. Spirituality And Practice
3.2
Has a patchwork quality that can be infuriating, but its never bland or uninteresting, and works more often than not...clearly the work of a filmmaker .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Harris evidently aspired to the cathartic intensity of Greek tragedy. But his derivative pastiche feels like the Cliffs Notes precis version of WASP m .. Tv Guide
4.4
out of Lila dit ca Directed by Ziad Doueiri FRANCE/89 MINUTES/CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA Lila dit ca is one of those movies thats more notable for its .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Especially forceful performances make it well worth watching, even if it becomes a bit too much at times. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Another U.S. independent film that turns relentlessly inward, it keeps digging into Sandys darkly secreted past. Pop Matters
3.0
Its unusual and faintly disturbing to see Jeff Daniels play such an unlikeable character. View London
0.5
God knows one wants to support young talent, but, really, is there anything more obnoxious than the callow, failed efforts of youth, striving oh so mi .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Given the humorous antics of the hip mother, many a kid would enjoy living with this dysfunctional family. Internet Reviews
2.5
Harris directs at a funereal pace that snuffs out his scripts own wit, and only Weaver keeps the bitter laughs coming. Boston
4.0
It does, however, bring something new to the party that, along with dynamite performances from Sigourney Weaver and Emile Hirsch, makes it well worth .. Mountain X
2.5
Yes, its time for another visit to the suburb of Angst, located outside the metropolis of Dysfunction and just a freeway exit away from the tri city a .. Star Tribune
1.5
Bens disturbing notebook self portrait and unreadable notations handled better even in unremarkable The Shining and Spider blossom as life affirming m .. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
Though deeply flawed, Imaginary Heroes is nevertheless an affecting portrait of skewed family life. Eye For Film
2.5
This type of seriocomic study of suburban angst has been done before and better. Mr Brown Movies
3.0
knows how to create complex, believable characters and how to inspire his talented actors. Calendar Live
1.9
He brings a refreshing sense of urgent angst to an otherwise trite role in contemporary film. Hollywood
2.5
Weaver offers a vivid portrait of disappointment and denial under a lazy smile. Seattle Pi
3.0
no comedy; it studies a dysfunctional family living what appears to be a normal life. Hirsch, Weaver and Daniels portray a realism that makes the whol .. Tony Medley
3.5
Sigourney Weaver is impeccable as a distraught mother who resorts to pot to barricade her emotions in writer/director Dan Harris diamond sharp treatis .. Coles Mithey
2.5
Rewatching American Beauty or any season of Six Feet Under is far more satisfying
1.0
A family drama so overwrought that it puts you in a state of profound disbelief. Boxoffice Magazine
2.8
Daniels character is so sullen, he sucks the life out of the movie. Its just too much to handle. E Online
2.0
Matt gone, hes having a tough time understanding the vacuum hes left with. Varia Gate
1.9
Writer director Dan Harris ... runs Tim and the Travises through the dysfunctional family checklist. Sltrib
2.5
Imaginary Heroes isnt exactly a bad movie; several scenes of simple dialogue between Hirsch and Weaver stand out as effortlessly compelling but 25 yea .. Dvd Talk
3.2
The ending leaves unanswered questions, but it offers enough substance to justify the nearly two hour commitment. Guide Live
2.5
Imaginary Heroes mines the suburban tragedy of Ordinary People, The Ice Storm and American Beauty, but with only a quarter of the insight. Freep
2.5
Plays like Ordinary People rewritten by someone too young to imitate that films powerful complications. Denver Post
2.8
...some sort of bizarre experiment wherein writer director Dan Harris tries to see what fresh hell he can unleash on his characters before his movie b .. Film Blather
2.5
Sad movies can rock you when they are well paced and believable, but if you ever laugh because they go too far, the emotional connection is lost. TheMovieChicks.com
4.5
Weaver dominates the proceedings, bringing such intelligence, energy, and complexity to the role that it should be a crime she hasnt received but a wh .. IGN Movies
2.5
She loves him but doesnt need to say so; its an almost offhand performance, breezily underplayed. Seattle Times
3.8
This is a nice debut for director Harris, and for fans of dysfunctional family stories, a great addition to an under appreciated genre. Film Jerk
3.0
While not a perfect film, the performances alone make Imaginary Heroes stand out. Film Force Ign
2.5
...not only has one too many twists, it probably has 2 or 3 too many. Supercala.com
2.5
Its not clear why this same movie is made over and over. The concept isnt exactly inspirational box office gold. Arizona Daily Star
4.5
Weaver, Daniels and Hirsch do the best they can with a script that makes its point quickly and then leaves them all flailing about for something resol .. San Diego Metropolitan
3.1
Imaginary Heroes may not show the directorial confidence of Zach Braffs remarkable Garden State or the emotional depth of A Home at the End of the Wor .. Miami Herald
4.5
Sigourney Weaver gives a terrific performance in this impressive film.
3.5
Sigourney Weaver stands out as the heart of Imaginary Heroes, a depiction of a troubled suburban family. Democratand Chronicle
3.1
Donnie Darko without the visual imagination, A Long Days Journey into Night lite. Boston Herald
1.5
Whatever kudos go to Harris for the length of his reach tend to be overshadowed by inexperience and enslavement to genre. Dallas Observer
2.0
But obvrously Godard doesnt want us to take the film at face value. The List



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