IF is the first 10/10 movie of 2024, expertly tapping into every emotional chord to showcase the joy and pain of childhood, loss, and family.
The story follows 12-year-old Bea, who moves into her grandmother Margaret’s apartment in New York while her father awaits heart surgery in the same hospital where her mother died of cancer years earlier. One night, while out buying a charger for her mother’s old camcorder, Bea encounters a strange creature and follows it back to her grandmother’s building.
Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski excel in their roles, but it’s young actress Cailey Fleming who truly steals the show as Bea.
The film’s imaginary friends (IFs) bring a continuous 104-minute smile to your face, even as you might find yourself crying during some deeply poignant moments.
The voice cast features a star-studded lineup of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Steve Carell, Louis Gossett Jr., Awkwafina, Emily Blunt, George Clooney, Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, Christopher Meloni, Maya Rudolph, Sam Rockwell, Amy Schumer, Jon Stewart, and Brad Pitt.
There’s nothing to criticize about this movie—the voice cast, the plot, the CGI, the emotional depth, and the lead performances all hit the mark perfectly, earning this film a well-deserved 10/10 from both reviewers.
About IF
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is 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.
IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
IF releases in cinemas from 16 May, 2024.
Link to Universal Pictures HERE
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TV Central Movie Previews HERE
Rating
Aaron: 10 / 10 “ear to ear smile for the entire movie and a lot of tears”
Zak: 10 / 10 “this one is not just for the kids but also the young at heart”
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Cinema Experience:
Great atmosphere is the Vmax at Event Cinemas in Innaloo. Comfortable seating, friendly staff and clean facilities.
