| Imaginary Friend | ||
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I cried like a little kid. Bring your imagination, your open mind, your open heart, and lots of Kleenex. This is exactly the kind of film we need more of. A beautiful sweet story that will enchant and inspire you. It will tug at your heart strings and get you laughing out loud. While the pace is slightly uneven, there’s a sequence very near the middle that will simply knock your socks off. So maybe bring another pair of socks, too. Potential Spoiler: This film is taking a lot of critical dings for a storyline that, granted, could have been more solid. And from the eyes of an adult, it does have some serious holes. May I suggest, instead of trying to align the surreal part of the story with the real part, allow yourself to let the imagination of a 12 year old (who’s trying to stop her heart from breaking) tell the story… I saw this at a regular theater, the audience applauded upon the conclusion. |
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Grade..........................A+ (4/4) |
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Dig into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
