IF
IF
Bea, a 12-year-old girl, moves into her grandmother's apartment in New York while her father undergoes heart surgery. She discovers a hidden world of imaginary friends, or IFs, and embarks on a journey to help them reunite with their original children, including herself. Through this magical adventure, Bea learns the power of imagination, the importance of family, and the healing nature of friendship.
Kevin Ward reviewedJuly 1, 2025
IF is wholesome and cute with a tenderhearted message, but lacked the emotional punch to elevate this above the standard family animated movies. All three of my kids enjoyed it, my daughter even cried by the end, but I found myself a bit bored, particularly in the middle. This felt like the emotional center of the film was driving towards reconnecting people with their IF. I wanted more of connection with the, you know, non-imaginary characters. When the film opens, it really felt like we were headed towards an emotional rollercoaster with a young family navigating through tragedy and heartbreak. Every time it felt like we were going to dive into something deeply emotional, I felt like the film pulled back as they were afraid to get too dark or heavy. Aside from that, I can’t really say anything bad about the film. It was enjoyable. It just really didn’t hit me as emotionally as I thought it was going to when it started.