‘IF’ Review: A Sugary Sweet Mixed Bag

We didn’t know it at the time but 2018 saw the arrival of two exciting new actor-turned-filmmakers in the game. Bradley Cooper devastated audiences with A Star Is Born, and John Krasinski showed a surprising knack for Steven Spielberg with A Quiet Place. I still maintain hope for Cooper as a budding auteur, but I think since 2018 I’ve been quietly anticipating Kransinski’s next forays. His latest film, IF, proves that his Spielbergian influences are sharp as ever, if not as fresh and exciting this time around. It may even be time to chase a new director muse altogether.