Imaginary Heroes (2004)
Genre: Drama
Duration: 112 minuten
Country:
United States / Germany / Belgium
Directed by: Dan Harris
Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Emile Hirsch and Jeff Daniels
IMDb score:
7,0 (10.377)
Releasedate: 14 September 2004
Imaginary Heroes plot
"People are never who they seem to be."
The Travis family appears to be a happy family at first glance. But an unexplained event throws their lives upside down. All kinds of things and secrets come to light that have been piling up for decades. Sandy, the mother, starts smoking weed and argues with the neighbor. Ben, the father, becomes a walking zombie and no longer goes to work. Son Tim, the black sheep, sinks into a depression and gets into many problems.
Actors and actresses
Sandy Travis
Kyle Dwyer
Tim Travis
Ben Travis
Penny Travis
Marge Dwyer
Matt Travis
Vern
Dr. Montey
Sophie
Reviews & comments
Xerces
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- 12 messages
- 18 votes
Fine typical American film about a "suburb" family with some problems. Well, there is something in every family, but due to a number of aha moments in the film, this family seems to have a few things on the so-called tally stick. Nothing to complain about the acting, nor about the music, the atmosphere and the storyline. It's all well put together. And even if it's a drama movie, you can laugh.
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RuudC
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- 4636 messages
- 2529 votes
Although Imaginary Heroes is clearly inspired by American Beauty, it is still a fun and smooth film. Here too, the family looks happy in the spotlight, but the foundation is as rotten as a medlar. The eldest son's suicide turns things upside down. It is very interesting to see how everyone handles the situation and ultimately derails. To be honest, I've never been into the family dramas, but this one always captivates me. There are some good twists and turns and the acting is very good. Also in age Sigourney Weaver is a beautiful woman.
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Movsin
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- 8286 messages
- 8441 votes
A confession towards the end of the film does explain something about the behavior of the Travis family members, but actually that statement has no real connection with the dramatic event in the beginning. It is all the more curious that after that declaration a totally different togetherness arises.
Film didn't appeal to me and doesn't convince me and the acting, except for that of Emile Hirsch, actually doesn't either.
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