John Krasinski's new film 'IF' is set to release in theaters on May 17. The film, inspired by Krasinski's observations of his children at play, is his most personal project to date. Featuring a star-studded cast including Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming, 'IF' has already garnered $3.6 million at the global box office from its first two markets and is tracking to earn over $40 million on its domestic opening weekend. Despite mixed reviews, with a 54% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is noted for its imaginative storyline and heartfelt themes. Krasinski wrote the main role specifically for Steve Carell, emphasizing the personal nature of the project. The film had a $110 million budget and was partly inspired by Gene Wilder. Ryan Reynolds found it easy to follow John Krasinski's vision as director.
REVIEW: With “IF,” writer-director John Krasinski attempts a grand-scale celebration of the imagination, with musical sequences and bursts of color — a feast for the eyes and spirit. Unfortunately, he ends up with something else. https://t.co/6ZrIofwF91
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ debuts with 54% on Rotten Tomatoes from 35 reviews so far. https://t.co/v7LYz4SiSn
‘IF’ Review: Ryan Reynolds Leads a John Krasinski-Directed Family Film That’s Easier to Admire Than Enjoy https://t.co/BCzxYoVH8X
“IF,” a fantasy-comedy from director John Krasinski and star Ryan Reynolds, looks to collect a promising $40 million in its box office debut. https://t.co/uiahtUEqs8
Box Office: John Krasinski’s 'IF' Aims to Impress With $40 Million Debut https://t.co/Ra5DU5dFUc
Review: John Krasinki’s ‘IF’ looks good, but derails in less than 10 minutes https://t.co/35eyamCWZ9
Box office preview: John Krasinski's 'IF' starring Ryan Reynolds hopes to provide some family fun https://t.co/QJf0AFcwrG https://t.co/mYd5WIkhf3
‘IF’ Review: John Krasinski Dreams Up a Convoluted, Often Joyless Kids’ Tale About the Power of Imagination https://t.co/m0rG8KjykF via @IndieWire
'IF' Review: John Krasinski Imagines an Earnest Comedy With a Huge Heart https://t.co/4cxYkC1teU
‘IF’ Review: John Krasinski’s Ryan Reynolds-Starring Children’s Tale Has a Classical Look, but Messy World-Building https://t.co/Plh3Kmqj8v via @variety
‘IF’ Review: John Krasinski’s Kid-Friendly Fantasy Rings Mostly Hollow https://t.co/COha4fBMym
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ debuts with a 54% score on Rotten Tomatoes 🍅 Read our review: https://t.co/cdyTgPLosi https://t.co/GFfVsu7LZq
There’s little imagination in IF, the cloying ode to childhood fantasy from A Quiet Place writer, director, and star John Krasinski. Our review: https://t.co/nn8HLFRrbB https://t.co/LwR9NLptiP
"Frequently magical, despite a sometimes disjointed storyline." Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming reunite imaginary friends with their former owners in John Krasinski's family adventure #IFmovie – in cinemas this weekend. Read the Empire review: https://t.co/nUhLvT7kmT https://t.co/5maX6235jB
John Krasinski's IF lacks what it champions: the magical imagination of childhood. Our review: https://t.co/nn8HLFRrbB https://t.co/Lz53uJmOll
#If Review: Despite a star-studded voice cast and a terrific lead in Cailey Fleming, John Krasinski's big-hearted animation-live action hybrid doesn’t feel magical like the Pixar films it aspires to emulate. https://t.co/z0kmfRCZ4n
'IF' Review: John Krasinski's Kid-Friendly Fantasy Rings Hollow https://t.co/TCXhftEqtz
What inspired John Krasinski to write his new family movie "IF" https://t.co/Ypy7brigE9
IF review: "John Krasinski's twee tale is long on imagination but sadly short on ingenuity" https://t.co/v3rZBAxsBm
'If' Review: Childhood Wonder Succumbs To Deep Melodrama In John Krasinski's Latest Film https://t.co/sKEWsc0iPY
‘IF’ Review: John Krasinski’s Ryan Reynolds-Starring Children’s Tale Has a Classical Look, but Messy World-Building https://t.co/HbN2CwgXsq
'IF' Review: Ryan Reynolds Leads a John Krasinski-Directed Family Film That's Easier to Admire Than Enjoy https://t.co/9saTQJG463
“#IFMovie is a lovely, captivating and very sweet film that will bring you back to your childhood. John Krasinski delivers a beautiful story that will inspire both young and older audiences.” Read our full review below: https://t.co/fKsLxWcWU5
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ is tracking to earn +$40M on its domestic opening weekend. The film had a $110M budget. https://t.co/WM6kujtkA9
We chat with #IF star Cailey Fleming about collaborating with director John Krasinski and co-star Ryan Reynolds, and bringing that extra magic to #IFMovie. https://t.co/M88X8oXiqW https://t.co/M6TMrDyx1d
John Krasinski Wrote Main 'IF' Role Specifically for Steve Carell: "If He Doesn't Do This, We're in Trouble" https://t.co/3HVYQKQzsQ
Ryan Reynolds jokes that he's glad John Krasinski didn't put his wife Blake Lively through a "grueling audition process" and says that now their kids can watch mom and dad in #IFMovie. https://t.co/rWGZdgvZpB
Cailey Fleming talks about the first time she ever met John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds for #IFMovie https://t.co/z372IshzRs
"More amazing than the word amazing" - Cailey Fleming describes her #IFMovie collaborators Ryan Reynolds and John Krasinski https://t.co/YyAghazjJJ
Ryan Reynolds shares how both Gene Wilder and his own children inspired his role in John Krasinski's #IFMovie https://t.co/F6WfJrUfSF
Ryan Reynolds says he found it easy to follow John Krasinski's vision as director for #IFMovie https://t.co/bxH2CtgfLq
John Krasinski's 'IF' serves as reminder that magic of childhood is always within reach https://t.co/KDHtVEhupm https://t.co/RYOBUZOUHC
Writer, director, and actor John Krasinski declared his latest film, "IF," is his most personal project to date. https://t.co/UG49pOW6xS
How fatherhood inspired John Krasinski's latest movie, "IF" https://t.co/Bwqk1nF2GC
This morning, Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds joined us in Studio 1A to talk all about John Krasinski’s @IFmovie, what drew him to the script, his kids’ imaginary friends, and more! https://t.co/9cDLH5v7Y9
John Krasinski's 'IF' has started on $3.6m at the global box office from its first two markets https://t.co/pflWcPGApb https://t.co/yeWY8oue5k
Actor John Krasinski describes how the new film IF, which he directed, was inspired by watching his children play https://t.co/sW1zszKtH5
First clip from John Krasinski’s ‘IF.’ Releasing in theaters on May 17. https://t.co/ru0i9204KM
New poster for John Krasinski’s ‘IF.’ Releasing in theaters this Friday. https://t.co/C93BZDef25