What if the movie

User reviews Review. Top review. A smart and charming romantic comedy. The summer of hasn't seen as many strong independent films like last year. However, in the final days of the summer movie season comes Michael Dowse's "What If", a smart and charming romantic comedy.

Wallace and Chantry develop feelings for each other and struggle with what to do. It sounds cheesy and boring, but don't miss this film. Elan Mastai's script is sharp and never over extends it hand.

It combines several kinds of humor, from slapstick to witty. Mastai's screenplay balances all these humors well while also getting to the heart of the situation. The film has depth and mature conversations about romance and what to do when stuck in a love triangle. The film is also well cast. Radcliffe feels very natural in the role. It's nice to see him play an everyday man instead of some epic famous character.

Radcliffe is good at both and this film proves it. He also has good chemistry with Kazan. Driver is hilarious and steals the scenes. All of them fit their parts very well and give the film its charm. The story can be predictable and maybe a bit forced at times, but its heart warming and grows on you.

It uses artistic and visual motifs well and feels well rounded and complete. The film also has a nice indie rock soundtrack that fits right in. The romantic comedy genre seems to be criticized a lot. There are plenty of junk films in it, but "What If" is a gem. It's well written and acted and is able to balance many kinds of humors to please many people. It is a nice little treat at the end of a blockbuster filled summer. Details Edit. Release date August 15, United States.

Canada Ireland. Official Facebook Official site. The F Word. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 38 minutes. Dolby Digital. Related news. Daniel Radcliffe as Wallace. Zoe Kazan as Chantry. Rafe Spall as Ben. Megan Park as Dalia.

Adam Driver as Allan. Mackenzie Davis as Nicole. Reviews What If. Susan Wloszczyna August 08, What If. Now streaming on:. Powered by JustWatch. In fact, these kids are so cute, they might as well be called Wallace and Gromit. Dozens of conversations, emails, and outings later, Wallace meets the boyfriend, Ben Rafe Spall , who secretly threatens him if it turns out that Wallace wants more than friendship.

As their relationship continues to grow, Wallace must deal with his increasingly romantic feelings toward Chantry, who seems to think she can manage being "just friends" without wanting more.

This hopeful love story about friendship being an ideal cornerstone for any epic romance makes for an enchanting indie romcom.

A direct cinematic descendant of When Harry Met Sally , What If or The F Word , as it's titled in Canada explores the age-old question of whether men and women can be close, even best, friends without sexual tension getting in the way.

Of course, the answer is usually no, but that doesn't mean Canadian director Michael Dowse doesn't make this a charming and occasionally unpredictable little love story about friends who really, really try to keep things in the "friends zone" but ultimately can't deny that their connection is more than they can bear.

Driver who's playing a more commitment-ready variation of his Girls character and his PDA-happy girlfriend-turned-wife Nicole stunner Mackenzie Davis are perfectly cast as a passionate new couple who do their best to force Wallace to admit his feelings to Chantry, but Wallace would rather suffer in silence than ruin his genuinely deep friendship. Radcliffe and Kazan are almost too adorable and charming and share a palpable chemistry that makes their connection easy to believe.

The beautiful indie soundtrack lots of Patrick Watson and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros provides a lovely accompaniment to the story, which takes melancholy turns. The script, based on a play, doesn't let Chantry or Wallace off the hook for thinking they could be fair to her boyfriend if they kept their own attachment going.

Families can talk about the popularity of the friends-to-more storyline. Why is that such a beloved plot in love stories? Do you agree that it's hard for men and women to be "just" friends? How does What If depict sexual relationships? What about drinking? How are sex and drinking portrayed differently when the characters are in their 20s than when they're underage?

Do you agree with Wallace's idea that a relationship that starts "dirty" -- with someone cheating -- is likely to end that way as well? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate. Streaming options powered by JustWatch. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase.

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Corona Column 3 Use these free activities to help kids explore our planet, learn about global challenges, think of solutions, and take action. What If. Popular with kids. Sweet but mature romcom about friends in love. PG minutes. Rate movie. Watch or buy. Based on 2 reviews. Based on 14 reviews. Get it now Searching for streaming and purchasing options Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Get it now on Searching for streaming and purchasing options X of Y Official trailer.