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IF (2024)

 

IF is a family film about imaginary friends.

The film is written and directed by John Krasinski. There are some issues with direction and animation but I'm sure the kids will overlook those. The writing can be a tad dark at times but I'm sure he meant well. 

The main character is Bea who is played by the young Cailey Fleming. You might recognize her as young Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens or as Judith Grimes from The Walking Dead. She has a lot of film to carry as a child actress and she does a swell job. 

Ryan Reynolds plays Cal and adds a good deal of comedy with how straight he plays next to the different imaginary friends. Phoebe Waller-Bridge does a bad job voicing over the insufferable Blossom while Steve Carell does a great as the loveable Blue who is the purple monster. You might remember Carell from The Office.

The film suffers from being boring. Result: C+

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