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Monday, November 17, 2014

WHAT IF (2013)

Still reeling from being cheated on by (and breaking up with) his ex-girlfriend, Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) is a med school dropout working in an office when he attends a party and meets a funny, cute girl named Chantry (Zoe Kazan), his best friend's cousin and an animator with a great sense of humor he instantly bonds with.  Walking her home later that night, Wallace gets his hopes up when Chantry offers her number, so they can hang out again ... but also casually mentions that she lives with her long-term boyfriend of five years, Ben (Rafe Spall).  With even his best friend (Adam Driver) finding romance, Wallace's loneliness is offset only by what turns out to be an amazing friendship with Chantry, the two having so much in common - but can a best-friendship between a man and woman remain just a friendship?  The answer is not as predictable as you'd expect, and the chemistry between Radcliffe and Kazan sparkles on-screen in this sweet, funny rom-com.  (rated PG-13) B+

WHAT IF trailer

2 comments:

  1. I must admit, I avoided this in the cinema because it sounded like a horrible, cheesy, obvious teen romance. However your review has given me hope - and who can resist Daniel Radcliffe in anything? Well - I did of course! This is precisely why I need reviews from people I trust - to help change my perceptions

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  2. I have heard decent things about this film, especially with Mr. Radcliffe in it, but thanks to your great review of it, I am going to see it! I'll let you know! Kevano

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