IF - Review
IF - Budget Unknown - 1 hour and 44 minutes
Elizabeth, better known as Bea, temporarily moves in with her grandmother during her father's treatment. For Bea, this brings back memories of when she lost her mother. Her mother encouraged her to tell stories, perform, and play make-believe. Her dad does the same with his joyful attitude.
After visiting her dad, Bea sees a young girl running in the hallway. Bea chases after her, but the girl runs into the top-floor apartment. Bea knocks, and a man answers without opening the door. Bea says she is looking for friends her age and wonders if the girl can play. The man answers that no girl lives there. Bea returns to her apartment.
Bea finds an old camcorder and plays the tape inside (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). It's a recording of happier times with her mother. Then she sees the man and girl outside her window. Bea follows them down the street and watches the man enter a brownstone. Inside the home, the man, Cal, asks Blue to come out of the closet. Blue begs for another chance to connect with the girl, but Cal says no. Blue's presence scared the girl and made her cry. Cal promises to find another. Outside, Bea sees Blue's large purple hand open the bedroom window. She turns in disbelief and sees the girl from the apartment. But she is not human. Bea faints.
Bea wakes up in Cal's apartment, and the 'girl,' Blossom, makes Bea tea. Blue explains that they are IF, an acronym for Imaginary Friend. The kids that manifested them grew up. Cal is a matchmaker of sorts. He is helping them find new kids to match with. But if Cal fails, they will disappear. After spending a day in the IF's world, Bea decides to help Cal find new kids for the IFs. She creates a profile for each IF. However, Bea can't find a kid for them. Then, she gets an idea. They will locate the kids who created them as adults now. If they can get the adults to remember them, maybe they'll save the IFs. Bea, who tries to be an adult, will discover the beauty in fun and imagination.
This film is an astounding, heartfelt story that asks, 'What IF.' Viewers must catch this movie from the beginning. The script delivers the lovely relationship between Bea and her parents in a montage with Tina Turner as the backing track (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Her parents encourage her creativity and spark joy in Bea. Then, Bea's light dims when her mother dies. Her dad tries to ignite her imagination by playing with his IV bag, giving humourous introductions, and leaving prank escape notes. But she wants to be an adult. Seeing the IFs helps Bea find joy in having fun again. The script shows the audience the importance of Imaginary Friends then and now. The IFs are something only a child could dream up, and the imagery of the IF's world is wonderfully beautiful. And the score will make your heart swell with excitement. You will want the DVD to uncover what they left on the cutting room floor. If you saw this movie, don't ruin the twist. But adults may see it coming.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
He's an adorable train wreck, but a train wreck nonetheless - Blossom
I'm not a kid - Bea
Nothing you love can ever be forgotten - Lewis
Being excited is exhausting - Blue
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Back to Black - Review
Back to Black - Budget Unknown - 2 hours and 2 minutes
Amy Winehouse admires her grandmother, Cynthia. Cynthia traveled the world with jazz musicians. Today, she believes her Amy will be one of the greats. Amy dreams of singing worldwide with a beehive like he grandmother. After celebrating with her father's family, her dad, Mitch, drives Amy home. She invites him inside to spend time with her mother, but he won't go in. Amy rages as she walks into the house and puts her feelings into her guitar.
After playing a successful gig, Amy gets a phone call from her manager, Nick (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). A record label wants to sign her. However, Amy's not interested because she worries they will turn her into a Spice Girl. Later, Nick scores Amy a deal with Island Records, and they record her debut album, Frank. It charts well, and Island Records executives think she's ready to cross the pond. However, they want to change her look and make her put down the guitar. Amy tells them off, leaves the meeting, and runs into a local pub. She drinks at the bar when Blake walks in and charms her. They love pool, jazz, and drinking. Amy falls madly in love until he leaves with another woman. She cures her troubles with alcohol. Amy creates another masterpiece that will catapult her career as love and other drugs will be her downfall.
This movie is one hour too long. Amy Winehouse's writers gave her the Whitney Houston treatment (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Instead of a story with Blake as a footnote, they make him the focal point while attempting to absolve him of responsibility. The script gives the audience a few of Amy's inspirations for her music, style, and tattoos. She was a genuine person who loved jazz and 1950s style. That honesty endeared her to millions. If you see this movie, focus on what Amy wanted instead of the drama the writers push.
I give it 3 out of 5 stars
You need to go to a rehabilitation center - Nick
Pay my respects to Charlie Parker - Cynthia
You sure - Mitch
I like to sabotage myself - Blake
I don't care about the money - Amy
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