Before John Krasinski brings his «A Quiet Place: Day One» horror prequel to the cinema, he surprises us with the emotional family drama «IF». The abbreviation stands for «Imaginary Friends» and, like «Toy Story» or «Monsters, Inc.» before it, takes us into the world of childhood heroes that we have generally long forgotten as adults. And so «If» is not just a great children's movie, but also reminds adults of their own childhoods full of fairies, unicorns, wizards and clowns, as well as monsters. From the childishly animated Paramount logo, Krasinski lays the emotional carpet for great Hollywood family cinema. His self-written story pleases with sound (by Michael Giacchino) and vision (by «Schindler's List» cameraman Janusz Kaminski), captivates with grandiose «Cocoon»-moments (see Grandma) and childhood memories (such as the water ballet). Many films have already combined real and animated film, sometimes better, sometimes worse, but this heartbreak drama goes far beyond pure showmanship. Really strong and deep. Great Escapism from todays Horror World. Thanks!
Review of IF
