Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming star in the family movie of 2024, IF (Picture: Paramount Pictures)
We all had imaginary friends growing up.
Some were even our best friends until that one child at school asked if you wanted to share the contents of their lunchbox and we abandoned the creature that kept us company when no one else was around.
But what happened to those imaginary friends when we ditched them for a far less exciting human pal?
Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) is about to find out as she discovers she suddenly has the ability to see everyone’s imaginary friends, from a giant blue teddy bear-like creature to an octocat (yup, that’s a thing) in the epic new family film from Paramount Pictures, IF, which boasts one of the most extraordinary casts since, well, ever.
Ryan Reynolds stars as Cal, who joins Bea to try and reunite the imaginary friends (or IFs) with their long lost human pals who deserted them for adulthood, and together they meet all sorts of incredible creatures from an alligator to a unicorn.
And adding to their magical qualities are the stars that voice them – including George Clooney, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Steve Carell to name a few.
Oh, and comedy genius and all around Hollywood legend John Krasinski wrote, directed and stars in it too so we know we’re in for a an amazing ride.
Need any more reasons to book your ticket to see IF on the big screen? Well how about eight reasons why you should take your kids, their friends and the whole family to see IF at a cinema near you on May 17.
When did you ever see a cast like this?
It takes a special movie to bring together a cast quite like this – it’s a once-in-a-year cinematic event starring true comedy giants.
As well as the aforementioned A-list names above, listen out for cameos by – *takes deep breath* – Bradley Cooper, Awkwafina, Amy Schumer, Blake Lively, Maya Rudolph, Sam Rockwell, Fiona Shaw, Jon Stewart, Matthew Rhys and if we kept going we’d be here all day.
And breathe…
Between Oscars, Emmys, Baftas and Ryan Reynolds being named 2022’s ‘sexiest man alive’ that must be one of the most awarded casts of all time.
Cailey Fleming and Phoebe Waller-Bridge as BLOSSOM star in Paramount Pictures’ “IF.” (Picture: Paramount Pictures)
Did you spot the reunion of all reunions?
It’s been over a decade since the end of The Office US (we miss you Dwight!) but fans longing for the Dunder Mufflin staff, look no further.
IF brings Jim and Michael back together, with John Krasinski directing Steve Carell – one of the most iconic partnerships in sitcom history.
We might never get a revival of The Office, but we’ll gladly take this bromance in buckets instead.
Ryan Reynolds and Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “IF.” (Picture: Paramount Pictures)
Ryan and Blake finally team up for another movie
It only took 11 years of marriage and four children before Ryan and Blake finally managed to make their first movie together since meeting on the set of The Green Lantern, and that movie is IF.
Two of the most hilarious stars in Hollywood, notorious for their impeccable roasting skills, are without a doubt one of our favourite showbiz couples and you know there’s going to be all sorts of hilarity when they come together.
Blake will be voicing Octopuss, an octopus-cat hybrid. We don’t know who that IF belongs to but we want to meet them!
They’re not the only celeb couple to look out for though…
Director John Krasinski on the set of Paramount Pictures’ “IF.” (Picture: Paramount Pictures)
John and Emily are the dream team
Another golden Hollywood couple we’re completely obsessed by – John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.
Emily and John are so iconic on and off camera, with even their red carpet glances at each other going viral.
Well if their track record is anything to go by, IF is bound to be another corker for Jemily. Wait, Eohn? Ok just John and Emily.
Ryan Reynolds is a reason on his own
Put Ryan Reynolds in any movie and we’re sold (Picture: Jonny Cournoyer)
Name a bad Ryan Reynolds movie. Go on – try it. He’s not only the nicest man in Hollywood, put a Welsh football team on the global map and one of the dreamiest men in the world, a Ryan movie is always without fail a great time.
Ryan is one of the wittiest film stars too, so it’s literally impossible not to love him and everything he’s been in. There isn’t a single role where Ryan hasn’t been the most fun you can possibly have in the cinema.
Discover the talent of Cailey Fleming
Get to know Cailey Fleming before she’s the hottest ticket in Hollywood (Picture: Jonny Cournoyer)
For anyone who isn’t familiar with a certain zombie TV show, you’ve probably never heard of Cailey Fleming.
That’s about to change in a big way. Cailey is one of the most exciting young talents, proving she’s a force to be reckoned with as a child zombie slayer in the hugely successful horror series but for everyone at the back, this girl is seriously impressive.
Remember the name Cailey Fleming because there’s a big gap for a major new teen star and she’s about to fill it.
There isn’t a single kid who won’t love this movie
IF is the most fun you’ll have in the cinema all year (Picture: Paramount Pictures)
Trust us.
Officially granted a U certificate by the BBFC, IF is the perfect Spring blockbuster to entertain your kids thanks to its collection of quirky creatures. From an extremely emotional blob of slime to a ballerina-butterfly and our personal favourite – the adorable giant teddy bear-like creature, called Blue, there is an IF for every child.
And maybe even one for you too…
Let your own imagination run wild
There is plenty of fun for the whole family in IF (Picture: Paramount Pictures)
IF really is one of the rare times when you’re going to love a movie as much as your kids will. There’s so much here for grown ups too! Steve Carell is out of this world hysterical, as always, and you’re guaranteed to step right back into your own childhood and remember the magic bursting out of your own imagination.
If there’s one film to see on the big screen this year, IF is that film.
Book now to see IF first on May 11 and 12 and in cinemas nationwide May 17