Ben Walker is allowed to see how different his life would be if he had followed his heart.
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Title: What If... (2010)
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1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast
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| Kevin Sorbo | ... | Ben Walker | |
| Kristy Swanson | ... | Wendy Walker | |
| John Ratzenberger | ... | Mike the Angel | |
| Debby Ryan | ... | Kimberly Walker | |
| Kristin Minter | ... | Cynthia | |
| Toni Trucks | ... | Claire | |
| Taylor Groothuis | ... | Megan Walker | |
| Stelio Savante | ... | Joel Muller | |
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Kevin Yon | ... | Charlie |
| Tom McElroy | ... | James McCutcheon (as Tom Mcelroy) | |
| Grant James | ... | Henryk Zimmerman | |
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Brittany Risner | ... | Brittney |
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Thomas Flannery Jr. | ... | Carl |
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Preston Mulligan | ... | Dylan |
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Dennis Lee Kelly | ... | Ross Bessette |
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15 years ago, Ben Walker left his girlfriend, his hometown, and his ministry calling for a business opportunity. Now he has a high-paying career and a trophy fiancée. One day he's visited by an angel who lets him see what his life would look like if he had followed his calling. Written by Anonymous
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Wendy: [to Ben] Please tell me that isn't true.
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The story takes place over 23 years, but certain characters don't age at all during this time. See more »Quotes
Kimberly Walker: [through tears] Daddy paid Dylan Jordan, the most popular guy in Clearville, 80 dollars to stay away from me.Wendy: [to Ben] Please tell me that isn't true.
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EnglishRelease Date:
23 April 2010 (Brazil) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$49,770, 22 August 2010Gross USA:
$814,906Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$814,906Company Credits
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Regardless of the critical comments I was very moved by this film. Can it be that such messages are not understood or well received? That is the main theme of this film, namely: "don't tell me anything, it's 'my' life", "I can do what I want", etc.
The usual problem with themes that contain personality changes is their believability. Ben's resistance to such a change struck me as quite realistic. The transition to his desire to change was a hard task the film had to accomplish.
But for all the fathers out there who remember the time they first held their baby son or daughter....that is a life changing experience. So this man took awhile. But Ben was surrounded by 'his' children and wife. Some fathers do take time to adjust to a new life role....ergo a believable transition.
The Christian themed messages were very well delivered. Even Ben's second, post conversion sermon was actually quite good and fit in well with the films' script.
My only criticisms: the few times the camera was bobbing about...come on guys, use a tripod, and there were some syrupy sweet parts that were a bit much. Otherwise when I'm in tears during a film then it's good enough for me.