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John Krasinski is back with fantasy film, but this time it is a kid’s movie filled with imagination, laughter, and adventure. Inspired by his own two daughters and their games, the movieIFakaImaginary Friendsalso stars Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, and Matt Damon among other notable actors.
However, this surprising on-screen reunion of Krasinski and Blunt has been receiving an unexpected backlash from fans ever since its trailer debut merely 24 hours ago. While some allege the movie seems more like Disney’sInside Out, others claim it seems like a live-action remake of the popular cartoon seriesFoster’s Home for Imaginary Friends.
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John Krasinski’s Latest MovieIFReceives Unexpected Backlash
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Totally different and surprisingly interesting is how many would describeJohn Krasinski‘s latest movieIF. StarringEmily Bluntas well, Krasinski wrote and made the movie keeping his kids in mind. Based up on imaginary friends called ‘IFs’, it focuses on a young girl called Bea (played by Cailey Fleming) who can see everyone’s imaginary friends.
She teams up with the Man Upstairs (played byRyan Reynolds) to help the IFs find new friends aka kids after their creators have outgrown them. While the trailer looks promising, the movie has been receiving severe backlash lately. Many took toXto state how the movie seems ‘horrible‘ and similar toInside Out, which also features an imaginary friend called Bing Bong, kind of similar toIF’smain lead Blue.
Furthermore, others allege the movie’s storyline looks similar and almost ‘plagiarised’ from the popular Cartoon Network showFoster’s Home for Imaginary Children. The series was based on the same concept where all imaginary friends were sent to an orphanage until they could be adopted by new kids. Moreover, other fans feel Blue looks like the live-action version of Oh from the animated children’s movieHome.
While fans have their own theories about the movie, even though it hasn’t been released yet, John Krasinski revealed the movie is solely based on the ‘incredible world of child psychology‘.
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John Krasinski On His Latest MovieIF
Speaking toEntertainment Weekly, John Krasinski stated that for a long time, he had wanted to create something for his two daughters since hisA Quite Placefilm series isn’t exactly a kid’s film. The actor, writer, and director spent a lot of time researching imaginary friends and kids’ psychology while keeping his kids at the center of the whole process.
“It’s the first time my kids have been a part of the process. So I got to talk to them very openly about, ‘I’m doing this because I see you guys having tea parties with no one, and it seems like you’re having a blast — who’s at that tea party and where is my invite?’ And they loved it.”
Describing it as an amazing experience,The Officestar stated that he felt extremely nervous watching the trailer along with his two kids.
IFwill hit the theatres on June 15, 2025.
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
