IF (2024) - Review
/
© 2023 PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Directed by: John Krasinski
Written by: John Krasinski
Starring: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Steve Carell
Runtime: 104 min
Synopsis: The story about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone's imaginary friends - and what she does with that superpower - as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids.
© 2023 PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Editor's Note: Original review was written for FandomWire. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
IF is a delightful surprise that exceeds personal expectations. The skillful blend of 3D animation and live-action brings creativity to a layered, profoundly moving narrative, which explores sensitive themes in a truly genuine, reflective manner while successfully conveying a crucial message about the importance of never forgetting the child within us. Cailey Fleming delivers the best young performance of the year, further enhancing the already highly emotional story, much like Michael Giacchino’s lovely score. As a writer-director, John Krasinski once again demonstrates his innate talent by creating a movie all families can enjoy and cry together. It will linger in the audience’s memory for a long time.
