Ryan Reynolds and the creature Blue from the movie IF
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Despite receiving low numerical scores, reviews of John Krasinski's newest film, IF, have been mixed. While some critics feel as though Krasinski's story didn't fully work, others were charmed by his attempt to make a fantasy film aimed at younger audiences.
7 IF Has A Memorable Performance From Cailey Fleming Fleming gracefully handles the depth and joy in the film's story. As the young protagonist, Bea takes on the responsibility of uniting the abandoned IFs with children. In these moments, Bea is playful and leans into her childlike imagination, but life has not been easy for her, and a hardened version of Bea forms in the wake of her father's hospitalization.
If Krasinski set out to make a melodramatic film about reconnecting with one's childlike wonder and joy, then the tonal confusion likely wouldn't be an issue for critics. The problem only comes up when critics view the film from its target audience. As a fantasy comedy film aimed at younger audiences, there doesn't appear to be enough action and humor to keep them engaged.
4 The Visual Elements Of IF Are Exceptional IF's cinematography and CGI warmly welcome audiences to be immersed in the story. The character design and CGI of the IFs are crucial for buying into the film's established world. Though they are imaginary friends thought of by children, any off-putting details or visual effects would’ve poorly impacted the film's emotional connection to its audience, both the young and adult viewers.
Erbland's review continues to point out IF's ineffective explanation of why the IFs were abandoned by their previous owners. Any exploration of the owner's emotional reasons for parting from their imaginary companion is lacking and, unfortunately, the same can be said for IF's protagonist, Bea. Audiences understand the surface of what Bea is experiencing emotionally, but IF's script doesn't go further.
1 IF's Emotional Reminders Resonate With Adults The heavier narrative of IF opens up the story to a wider audience. There's no denying that IF is emotionally striking. Though the emotions don't often come in the form of laughter as audiences and critics might have anticipated, the heartfelt and nostalgic aspects of IF are admirable even when they overpower the film's lightheartedness.
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