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'We left with such huge smiles!' John Krasinski's 'perfect' storytelling in 'IF' warms fans' hearts

In 'IF,' the focus is on Bea (Cailey Fleming), a young girl who can see imaginary friends known as 'IFs,' which children often outgrow

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: John Krasinski's latest film, 'IF', just hit theaters under Paramount Pictures on Friday, May 17, and viewers are deeply moved by its heartfelt narrative. Audiences are leaving the cinema with tears in their eyes, touched by the emotional journey portrayed on screen.

In 'IF', the focus is on Bea (Cailey Fleming), a young girl who can see imaginary friends known as 'IFs,' which children often outgrow.

When Bea discovers that her mysterious neighbor, 'The Man Upstairs' (Ryan Reynolds), shares her gift, they embark on a thrilling journey to explore their unique abilities.

Fans shower 'IF' with love for delivering a heartfelt experience 

Lots of fans went to X to applaud the movie for bringing a fun, emotional story, and a heartwarming experience. One user said, "Went and saw IF with my bf and some friends. This was such a cute movie and it made me cry in a good way. Also when you find out who played Keith you will laugh your a** off because you know Ryan Reynolds had something to do with that casting. Also we got a free poster too."

"IFMovie will run audiences of all ages through the entire emotional spectrum. I laughed, I got mad, I cried 3x. The film expertly handles complex life situations and the intense feelings that accompany them, finding a magical balance between engaging drama and effortless charm," wrote a fan.

Praising the movie, one fan wrote, "IF is an absolute delight from beginning to end. The story is warm and full of heart, the characters are hilarious and the whole thing is beautiful to look at. It’s a perfect family film that you will have a blast with!"

One fan who went with her mother to watch the film tweeted, "I took my mom to watch #IFMovie and the first thing she said was "That was amazing, I wonder if I had an IF". This is such a heartwarming and hilarious film with an exciting story, filled with lovable characters and an epic plot twist. We left the cinema with such huge smiles."

Fans hail John Krasinski's emotional storytelling and brilliant direction in 'IF'

Many viewers loved the film and the approach John Krasinski took to direct it. Praising him, one fan said, "Damn. IFmovie really hit me. Thankful that I was alone in my row when @johnkrasinski

BROKE me," while another fan wrote, "Just got home from seeing IF. @johnkrasinski thank you for a movie that I could share with my 10 year old daughter. We both cried and laughed. We both loved it! We need more stories from you and soon."

One fan commented, "I was expecting to enjoy IFMovie, but what I wasn’t expecting was that it made me cry. Came out at just the right time in how it tackles grief. John Krasinski made an incredibly imaginative and heartfelt family film that I don’t get the cynical reviews for. It warmed my heart."

A user wrote, "Walked into #IFMovie without any tissues and walked out to a crowd full of people with mascara streaming down my face. What if every @johnkrasinski movie didn’t make me cry? What then? Who am I sending my therapy bills to?!"

'IF' trailer

'IF' is exclusively available to watch in theatres near you.