IF Review: John Krasinski Creates a Flawed but Sweet Tale for the Whole Family

Four years after helming A Quiet Place Part II, John Krasinksi is back with his next feature film. IF is a family-friendly dramedy about a young girl named Bea who encounters a group of imaginary friends that have been forgotten by their now grown-up companions. If you've seen the trailer for the film, you know Paramount Pictures has been boasting one of the greatest casts ever assembled, thanks to huge names playing the hoard of IFs.

The world built by Krasinski mostly works, especially when it comes to the creative looks and personalities of the various IFs. The highlight of the film is when Bea visits the IFs' retirement home and gets the opportunity to use her imagination to spruce it up. The burst of fun and artistry in that scene will make you wish you could leap right into the screen. However, the plot gets messy at times, and the characters end up treading a lot of the same water throughout the film.

When it comes to the actual IFs, Carrell as Blue is the clear standout. Overall, the film is more sweet than funny, but most of your laughs will come from Blue. Of course, Carell is no stranger to voice acting, and it's clear he put a lot of love into the character and we're willing to bet there's going to be a lot of stuffed Blues on Christmas lists this year.

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