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What If is the story of medical school dropout Wallace, who has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for What If is mixed, with most reviewers landing in the middling range. The lead performances by Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan are the most consistently praised element, with several critics finding the chemistry between the two protagonists engaging and charming enough to carry the film. However, a recurring criticism is the predictable plotting and reliance on genre clichés, with at least one critic singling out the script as a significant weakness. The general consensus is that the film is a passable, mildly enjoyable watch that struggles to distinguish itself or leave a lasting impression.
5 rated reviews · 3 positive · 1 mixed · 1 negative
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Updated“What If isn't particularly memorable; this isn't a film that'll stay with you long after you've left the cinema. But it's a pleasing enough watch with plenty charming moments. You'll even forgive the predictable plotting because the actors steal your heart. Give it a chance, you won't regret it.”Read full review ↗
“The film also piles on cliché after cliché, making the happy ending painfully predictable. Director Michael Dowse has made great films in the past and he does his best to bring Elan Mastai's terrible script to life. But there's only so much that one can do with a mediocre plot and unlikable characters.”Read full review ↗
“Delightful but somewhat un-memorable, the energy of the film lies in the push-pull conflict between the two protagonists handled deftly by Radcliffe and Kazan - the whole question of love that cannot be...and hoping against all odds that it can.”Read full review ↗
“A film for all those who are simply in love with the idea of love. Whether you're a romantic or a cynic, this will leave you with a smile.”Read full review ↗
“A fairly enjoyable way to pass an otherwise free afternoon, What If attempts to be different from the rest in the genre but fails to leave a mark.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe · Wallace
- Zoe Kazan · Chantry
- Megan Park · Dalia
- Adam Driver · Allan
- Mackenzie Davis · Nicole
- Rafe Spall · Ben
- Lucius Hoyos · Felix
- Jemima Rooper · Ellie
- Tommie-Amber Pirie · Gretchen
- Meghan Heffern · Tabby
- Jonathan Cherry · Josh
- Rebecca Northan · Holly
- Jordan Hayes · Becky
- Adam Fergus · Rolf
- Michael Dowse
- David Gross
- Macdara Kelleher
- André Rouleau
- Jesse Shapira
- Jeff Arkuss
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Details
- Release Date
- 17 October 2014
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Language
- English
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