Ultimately, the film’s most impactful terrors have nothing to do with things that go bump in the night.
Even when tragedy strikes early on, the revelation is just another “growing up is hard” dot on the grid.
Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini’s dismal, D-grade sitcom isn’t fit to lick the boots of Whit Stillman’s four films.
Toronto International Film Festival 2012: Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini’s Imogene
Imogene sounds like it was written by somebody who has never heard a single real-world conversation.
Berman, Pulcini, and Diane Lane are consistently engaged in the discussion of the production of the film.
Watching the film’s backstabbing bunch exploit, betray, and reject one another feels painful and pointless.
Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini seem in a desperate losing battle trying to elevate their film above its shtick.
What a pity that Lady and the Tramp had infinitely more chemistry.
If you’re a Harvey Pekar fan, do yourself a favor and buy this DVD.
The film wants to pay homage to Harvey Pekar without resorting to a straightforward biographical narrative.