IF review

 

Imaginary Friends. Every kid has had a least once in their life right?? they're there for you when you feel alone, down or need escape from reality. John Krasinski writes and directs a tale about Imaginry Friends or IF's as they're called in this movie. Ryan Reynolds leads a pretty all star cast which includes Krasinki himself as the father of a young girl who uses her imagination to help her through not only her mothers untimely passing but her dads approaching heart surgery. Cailey Fleming shines as a 12 year old girl named B. She manages to bring everything together in IF and hold's it together especially when things do get quite emotional. 

A strong message is engullfed inside of IF. One of never letting your imgination pass, a one of never forgetting the past and ultimately coming together to overcome difficulties and uncertainty. The imagination on show here could've been a little more when it comes to showcasing the true power of what can happen when you put your mind to it. That being said what is shown is great, whimsical and has a really child like sense of wonder feeling. 

IF is incredibly charming, it takes a bit to get going but once it does IF is a reminder of what it was like to be a child. Everyone involved is on top form even Ryan Reynolds who I'm not quite the biggest fan of but he's great here in what ends as a truly touching moment between characters. Speaking of characters the offering here is quite unique from a bubble who explodes when it gets nervous to a walking, talking dancing sun flower it's all well done and visually just pops on the big screen. IF is sure to go under the radar this year I feel but I would advise not to miss it. It's great family fun and a true testiment to imagination and the wonder of it. 

★★★★