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Does IF capture the magic of its Pixar inspiration?

May 22, 2024
12-year-old actress Cailey Fleming, actor Ryan Reynolds, and director John Krasinski discuss the movie IF, where a girl sees imaginary friends. They explore the comparison to Pixar movies, critique emotional depth, and discuss confusing scenes in the film.
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Quick takeaways

  • IF combines real world and animation elements, but struggles with storytelling depth.
  • Movie IF is visually impressive, but lacks emotional resonance and coherent narrative structure.

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Film Synopsis and Kid's Reaction

If is a movie directed by John Krasinski where a 12-year-old girl named B discovers she can see other people's imaginary friends. B embarks on a mission with the help of Cal, played by Ryan Reynolds, to find new companions for the forgotten creatures, set against her father's mysterious illness. While some viewers found the film emotionally touching, others, like Christina's kids, were left puzzled and underwhelmed by its consistently somber tone and lack of comedic relief.

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