#Ryan Fleming 2024

[kindahoping4forever]

AshtonIrwin: Take a look around, Do you see the angels among us? Tag someone who brings light into your life and the world around you.

@ryanfleming 📸

[ashtonsunshine]

Ashton live at The Belasco

via Ashton's instagram stories. 22nd July 2024

[trendfilmsetter]

First look at John Krasinski’s upcoming film IF

Releasing in theaters May 17th, 2024

[moviehealthcommunity]

Admin Brandon here with wonderful news: John Krasinski's IF is SAFE for photosensitive audiences!

I'll have my video review and evaluation of this film available on Patreon today, and on Facebook and Tumblr on Tuesday.

[just-b-wilde]

I saw the movie IF and it was so cute!

A really beautiful story with a beautiful idea. Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming were a very good duo. I really enjoyed it.

I don't understand why the film doesn't have a better rating. Again... Another movie on the list.

[wiiildflowerrr]

Ryan Fleming: 'Trust but verify 🐙🎥

So much fun making this one with the best team

“Breakup” by @ashtonirwin

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Shot, Edited, & Colored'

Ashton Irwin: God. I am so lucky to work with you my brother. You're the best.

Perola Navarro: So much fun!

24 June 2024

[agentnico]

IF (2024) review

Seems like John Krasinski wanted to apologise to his kids after scarring them for life with A Quiet Place.

Plot: After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

One must ponder the question WHAT IF John Krasinski decided to make a good movie? Okay, that’s harsh, but in all seriousness IF isn’t a great film. About 30 minutes into watching this, I realized it wasn't going to have the broad, universal appeal of many films in this genre. It's extremely sad in parts, and then shifts to total silliness, then back to sad again. Films can be a lot of things at different times, but it was sort of whiplash here going from silly to sad and back again. As such it begs the question who this movie is intended for? Naturally one would think children as it’s got goofy imaginary characters and a lot of slapstick and stupid jokes, but then there are genuinely depressing and hard-hitting moments where it seems to connect more with adults and their traumatic experiences. The film suffers a huge identity crisis that is its primary downfall.

Also IF is boring. The plot just sort of wanders and things happen that bear no purpose towards progressing the primary narrative. The characters are also poorly written without, dare I say, much imagination, with Cailey Fleming as the little girl protagonist being extremely monotone and lifeless, and for someone who’s supposed to be inspiring and helping these imaginary friends find a new home, she lacks any energy to motivate. I recall she was way more likeable and charismatic as Judith Grimes in The Walking Dead and it’s not like that show is known for great writing, especially in the later seasons, yet there she left much more of an impression than in this film. Ryan Reynolds is enjoying his cool uncle era, yet even he felt really restrained here. Like it is still Reynolds doing his shtick, but it was missing something which I can’t put my finger on. As for the imaginary friends themselves, there are lots of voice cameos featured throughout, but again not many of these creatures actually had that memorable of a personality. Steve Carell is trying his upmost best as the big purple fluff that’s walked out of Monsters Inc., but I was finding him irritating more than anything. Of the more amusing ones there was Richard Jenkins as an Art Teacher and he has the most delightful voice, Bradley Cooper as a glass of ice which I found more entertaining than I should have, and Sam Rockwell as a superhero dog deserves a movie of his own. And again why the hell is Awkwafina in this? She’s voiced characters in like a gazillion animations in the last decade but her voice is so grading.

Usually I would admit to not being the right target audience for a movie that’s billed as for children, however in this case I feel the movie doesn’t really fit for anyone per se. It does seem that John Krasinski works best when there’s less dialogue like with his spectacular horror A Quiet Place, yet here IF seems to miss the mark. I’m certain this is done with good intentions, and maybe I’m being overly cynical here, but IF does not paint a solid case for imaginary friends.

Overall score: 3/10

[mauxpourdesmots]

[movies-to-add-to-your-tbw]

Title: IF

Rating: PG

Director: John Krasinski

Cast: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr, Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas, Bobby Moynihan, Catharine Daddario, Audrey Hoffman, Laquet Sharnell Pringle, Ed Herbstman, Barbara Andres

Release year: 2024

Genres: comedy, fantasy, family

Blurb: A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends grow up.

[kindahoping4forever]

AshtonIrwin: Have you ever woke up from a bad dream? The one where it feels like ya just can’t get anywhere?

[ashtonsunshine]

If I lose you, I’d ruin the best thing I’ve ever had.

via Ashton's instagram. 20th June 2024

[trendfilmsetter]

New DOLBY exclusive film poster for John Krasinski’s IF.

Releasing in theaters May 17th

[moviehealthcommunity]

IF (2024)

This is a Movie Health Community evaluation. It is intended to inform people of potential health hazards in movies and does not reflect the quality of the film itself. The information presented here has not been reviewed by any medical professionals.

IF has one brief scene on a fast train that passes some objects that cast shadows, creating a brief and very mild strobe effect. The rest of the film is safe, and there are no further strobe effects in the film.

The opening scene of the movie is all filmed with handheld cameras, and includes some shaking. A few moments are briefly filmed at somewhat disorienting angles.

Flashing Lights: 1/10. Motion Sickness: 2/10.

TRIGGER WARNING: There are scenes where characters express nauseous feelings, including one where someone makes a gagging noise. A character dies of a terminal illness early in the film.

Video ID: Admin Brandon's review and evaluation of IF

[vintagewarhol]

[wiiildflowerrr]

Awww, Ryan got to meet Lua in Miami!

28 March 2024

[filmfanaticfables1990]

Rediscovering Childhood In IF (2024)

John Krasinski's latest film, IF (2024), is a bold departure from his previous work in the horror genre. This film is a heartwarming tribute to all the girl dads out there, and it's clear that Krasinski's own experiences as a father have heavily influenced this project.

The story revolves around Bea (Cailey Fleming), a young girl mourning the loss of her mother and dealing with her father's hospitalization. While staying with her grandmother (Fiona Shaw), Bea discovers she can see people's imaginary friends, or IFs. This leads her on an adventure with her neighbor, the cynical IF whisperer Calvin (Ryan Reynolds).

IF is a film that attempts to bridge the gap between children's movies and adult cinema. It's less for kids and more for the adults of kids. However, the plot can sometimes feel unfocused and unnecessarily complicated, which might bore younger viewers.

Despite its shortcomings, IF is a sweet ode to rediscovering one's inner child. It's a delightful escapist fantasy that reaches deep into the hearts of the audience by invoking childhood memories. Krasinski knows how to reach each member of the family differently, making for a good family movie night that sparks creativity and tugs at the heartstrings.

IF is a well-intentioned misfire—a kid's movie without laughs and a parent's movie without purpose. It's a film that will make you reflect on your own childhood and the power of imagination. Despite its flaws, it's worth a watch for its unique concept and heartfelt performances.