IF – Imaginäre Freunde

Imaginary friends will be most appreciated by those who had an IF in their childhood, only to forget it later under the wave of adult responsibilities. It can also appeal to child audiences who will like the peculiar characters of the IFs and the whole colourful world. A world that seemed a little underdeveloped in places. Cal's background wasn't surprising in the end, and for a viewer who has already seen more than one film, it will be clear from quite early on. There are a number of films about coping with the loss of loved ones through various fantasy planes or realities, and IF takes a fairly low-key approach to the subject, but within that theme, the films that appealed to me more were those that went into more dramatic depth, like A Monster Calls or Bridge to Terabithia. (06.06.2024)

A pleasant family film that won't offend anyone. A fun adventure into the kingdom of children's innocent imagination, capable of captivating audiences of all ages. The film reminds us that the beauty and magic of children's fantasy lies in its boundless creativity, where our own reality can seem infinitely attainable. (03.06.2024)