If Only (2004)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Gil Junger

Writer (WGA):

Christina Welsh (written by)

Release Date:

15 July 2004 (Lebanon)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

His love for her forced fate to change.

Plot:

After his impetuous musician girlfriend, Samantha, dies in an accident shortly after they had a fight (and nearly broke up)...

Plot Keywords:

Pub | Train | Female Teacher | Violinist | Cab Driver

Cast

Jennifer Love Hewitt	...	Samantha Andrews
Paul Nicholls	...	Ian Wyndham
Tom Wilkinson	...	Taxi Driver
Diana Hardcastle	...	Claire
Lucy Davenport	...	Lottie
Roy Sampson	...	Dunbar
Kevin Moore	...	Hotel Employee
Neville Phillips	...	Concert MC
Ben Ridgeway	...	Teenage Boy
Teo-Wa Vuong	...	Enniko
Terence Harvey	...	Trahem
Al Wilde	...	Oliver
Danny Babington	...	Nigel
Stewart Wright	...	Mike
Graham Turner	...	Richard

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some sexual material.

Runtime:

92 min | Argentina:93 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Brazil:Livre | Iceland:LH | Finland:K-7 | Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Argentina:13 | Germany:6 | Mexico:B | Netherlands:16 | South Korea:15 | USA:PG-13 | Philippines:PG-13 | South Africa:PG

Filming Locations:

England, UK

Company:

If Only Production Services Ltd.

Trivia:

Jennifer Love Hewitt wrote the two songs she performs in the movie.

Quotes:

Samantha Andrews: Read one word and I'll kill you!
Ian Wyndham: [looks at her, scared to death] AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Samantha Andrews: I was just kidding! I was just kidding!

Movie Connections:

References "Dr. Phil" (2002)

Soundtrack:

Take My Heart Back

Sarasota Film Festival Opening Film...Worth the Ticket Price.

Well heres the deal. As an actor myself I like to think that I know what I am looking for in a good film. I think this is one to see.

Samantha (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is in love with her boyfriend, unfortunately he doesn't pay any attention to her. She is living in London attending school there to be with him. She is a music student and aspiring singer/songwriter. Ian (Paul Nicholls) is wrapped up in his job and is taking her "for Granted". A twist of fate occurs and makes him realize what he has.

Honestly, this is the one of the first times Jennifer Love Hewitt has made an impact on a film. She stands out as a true actor in this production. She also Produced this film, which makes her a force to reckon with in Hollywood. She also lends her vocals to the soundtrack which is worth it. The two songs she performs in the film are wonderful.

English actor Paul Nicholls is a wonderful addition to this cast. He is a breath of fresh air for our films, considering American cinema is plagued by the likes of Nick Cannon and Paul Walker types. Nicholls offers Americans a look at our future Hugh Grant. His performance is considerably good, playing both the "horrible boyfriend" and the "loving boyfriend" within the same film. He never makes you think twice about his integrity or especially his acting.

I recommend this film to anyone who is a Jennifer Love Hewitt fan, or to anyone who is a romantic at heart. This one will get ya'. Director Gil Junger, did a wonderful job and Writer Christina Welsh succeeded as a first time screenwriter. I look forward to any projects they take on in the future.

I also hope that an American company picks this film up for distribution soon.