Imaginary Heroes (R)

Quicklook Rating★½

synopsis

Tim Travis is walking through his life like it's a bad dream. His mother Sandy is the master of the Travis house with a healthy drug habit, a decade long grudge, and a secret that is literally tearing her apart. His father Ben is a shell of the man he once was, crippled by circumstance and blind to the mistakes of his past. But, in typical American style, the Travises aren't depressed they're living their lives in a forlorn haze. As painful revelations are made that threaten to divide the family, moments of laughter and truth provide the salve that ultimately brings them closer together.

MovieGoer Review

Imaginary Heroes attempts to live by an ancient Hollywood proverb: ''If we pull out all the histrionic stops, the audience will respond.'' Incidentally, the film dies--albeit in its sleep, thanks to a strong performance turned in by Sigourn... MORE

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synopsis

Tim Travis is walking through his life like it's a bad dream. His mother Sandy is the master of the Travis house with a healthy drug habit, a decade long grudge, and a secret that is literally tearing her apart. His father Ben is a shell of the man he once was, crippled by circumstance and blind to the mistakes of his past. But, in typical American style, the Travises aren't depressed they're living their lives in a forlorn haze. As painful revelations are made that threaten to divide the family, moments of laughter and truth provide the salve that ultimately brings them closer together.

MovieGoer Review

Imaginary Heroes attempts to live by an ancient Hollywood proverb: ''If we pull out all the histrionic stops, the audience will respond.'' Incidentally, the film dies--albeit in its sleep, thanks to a strong performance turned in by Sigourn... MORE