Originally Published: 2004-09-12

Imaginary Heroes (3 out of 4)
Directed by Dan Harris Starring Sigourney Weaver and Emile Hirsch.

After older son Matt (Kip Pardue), a promising athlete, shoots his brains out, dad (Jeff Daniels) becomes catatonic, mom (Sigourney Weaver) turns to pot and sister Penny (Michelle Williams) holes up in her college dorm. The only person holding the family together - sort of - is 17-year-old Tim (Emile Hirsch) who experiments with drugs and sex in order to feel "normal" again. But his antics with troubled best friend Kyle (Ryan Donowho in a terrific performance) unleash some surprising family secrets. Weaver and Hirsch are outstanding.
(Gala Presentation)

Blood (2 out of 4)
Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti Starring Emily Hampshire and Jacob Tierney.

This ambitious two-hander suffers from an unconvincing script and weak performances. Based on the play by Tom Walmsley, the story centres on Noelle (Emily Hampshire), a junkie and prostitute who opens the door to her estranged brother Chris (Jacob Tierney), also a former junkie. For 90 minutes the siblings reminisce, fight, talk about having group sex, make out, fight some more, and ultimately question their own existence. Shot on digital, Blood showcases some of Ciccoritti's innovative technique and style. Unfortunately neither actors are up to the task of carrying such an emotionally laden picture. (Visions)

5x2 - Cinq Fois Deux (3 out of 4)
Directed by Francois Ozon Starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Stephane Freiss.

An engrossing and somewhat original love story. The picture opens with Marion (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi) and Gilles (Stephane Freiss) as they finalize their divorce. The movie then moves backwards with four more segments: a dinner party that unveils the troubles within the relationship; the birth of their son where Gilles is conspicuously absent; their wedding day when Marion commits an indiscretion; and the holiday in which they fell in love. Both Tedeschi and Freiss are exceptional as we follow the subtle but consistent changes in their characters' development.

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