IF

Writen by r96sk on January 01, 2025

'IF' holds an interesting on paper concept and shows off some neat special effects. Unfortunately, though, I was pretty bored throughout. I guess I am not the core target audience, it feels more aimed at kids/families despite the moral, though I still didn't really sense much to speak positively about with this one. I will say that it does set the tone early on nicely (up until the introduction of Blossom & Co.) and concludes with some heart, though everything in-between is underwhelming. The voice cast includes Phoebe Waller-Bridge (who voices the aforementioned) and a fair few other known names, though only Steve Carell (minorly) stood out to me to be honest. Cailey Fleming does well in the lead role, I already admire her acting due to her time on 'The Walking Dead' - I wish we got more of her as Judith, in fact. Ryan Reynolds - someone I tend to enjoy - feels miscast, I'm all for seeing him play against type but it's just that his character doesn't really do enough to warrant having that sorta actor. Overall, one I'd consider as 'average'. Mind you, it does include the greatest performance of Brad Pitt's career...