My Imaginary Friends (IF) Review: Do People Hate Everything Now?

Before I uncorked a fresh bottle of rosé and hit play on IF, I checked out the IF movie reviews. Rotten Tomatoes? A measly 50%. IMDb? Just a 6.5. But here’s the thing; the movie had the cast that I love deeply, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Steve Carell, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, George Clooney, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Love Ya Phoebe!), Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, and even Brad Pitt (even though I only got to hear his giggles). So I had to watch it.

And you know what? I loved it. Full honesty here, I have seen John’s other works, for instance, A Quiet Place franchise. He is brilliant. It was not there in the level of filmography, it was still a beautiful movie. 

Imaginary Friends (IF) delivers a plot that is as great as its name. And I don’t know if any of you will relate, but IF was a beautiful compilation of emotions for me. It so fiercely blended the comedy aspect with grief while keeping the movie friendly for kids and adults alike, John deserves so much more praise than he ever got for this one.

And Steve as Blue, perfect voice acting. I can recognize Steve anywhere, in any character. And Blue had that. He sounded so him, acted like so him as if we are with Michael from The Office, only this time he’s… blue, and keeping it kid-friendly, of course.

Should You Watch the IF movie?

I get the idea that I am probably one of the rare critics praising everything about this movie, but the fact is, I enjoyed it. The movie is a message that I could relate to. It delivers the message that even as a grown-up, you still need your imagination, your creativity, and your courage you have had as kids. You could imagine your own characters, sometimes kind, other times scary, you could face them and talk to them- that’s the beautiful part of this movie, the ability to deliver this message in the form of a beautiful story.

Sure, the film might not be perfect. Some parts do feel a little predictable, and there’s always the debate about pacing with movies like these. But what IF offers in spades is heart, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need in a film. You can feel John Krasinski’s touch as a director, guiding the story with both a light and thoughtful hand.

So, if you’re reading this IF movie review and wondering if it’s worth watching, my advice? Grab some popcorn, maybe a glass of rosé (not if you’re not allowed), and let the charm of Imaginary Friends unfold. It’s not the blockbuster people expected, but it’s got enough magic, warmth, and familiar faces to make it more than worth your time.

As for me? Well, maybe just keep coming back? Sign up, so I could remind you of my existence, and the existence of my website, and anytime I review something, you get to know about it.

Sending all the love that is out there!

By the way, Wanna check out the IF trailer? Here it is