It's not often that a film, especially an effects heavy Hollywood film, surprises me in a positive way.
IF presents teenager Bea encountering a group of IFs (Imaginary Friends) who have been forgotten by their now grown up kids. This certainly evokes themes explored in Toy Story 3, but is sufficiently different to work.
While there are no major surprises plot-wise in this film, it does deliver an unexpected amount of emotional weight. The backstory of the mother is mostly implied rather than shown, and the relationships are subtly portrayed rather than hammering us over the head.
Ryan Reynolds is suitably charismatic, but subdued (in a good way). The voice acting it top notch. And Cailey Fleming in the lead role manages to carry the film convincingly.
IF presents teenager Bea encountering a group of IFs (Imaginary Friends) who have been forgotten by their now grown up kids. This certainly evokes themes explored in Toy Story 3, but is sufficiently different to work.
While there are no major surprises plot-wise in this film, it does deliver an unexpected amount of emotional weight. The backstory of the mother is mostly implied rather than shown, and the relationships are subtly portrayed rather than hammering us over the head.
Ryan Reynolds is suitably charismatic, but subdued (in a good way). The voice acting it top notch. And Cailey Fleming in the lead role manages to carry the film convincingly.