What If

Original title: The F Word

20132013
K-12K-12
1h 38min

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

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Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your b... Read allWallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life.Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life.

Director
- Michael Dowse
Writers
- Elan Mastai
- T.J. Dawe(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
- Michael Rinaldi(play "Toothpaste and Cigars")
Stars

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Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Adam Driver and Mackenzie Davis in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Adam Driver and Mackenzie Davis in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Mackenzie Davis in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

Megan Park in The F Word (2013)

Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in The F Word (2013)

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WHAT IF is the story of medical school dropout Wallace, who's 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. It is then that he meets Chantry an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend? —CBS Films

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Taglines
- What if ...being friends has its benefits?
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
Certificate
- K-12
Parents guide

Trivia
Daniel Radcliffe said in an interview that his role as Wallace is the first contemporary character he's ever played, having previously starred in mostly fantasy and historical projects. He said, "There was something lovely about just stepping up on set and talking."

Goofs
When Ben is in the ambulance his neck-brace isn't placed correctly. It should be under his chin.

Quotes
Wallace: In fairy tales, love inspires you to be noble and courageous, but in real life, love is just an all-purpose excuse for selfish behavior. You can lie and cheat and hurt people, and it's all okay because you're in love.

Crazy credits
The beginning of the closing credits are done with Chantry's animations telling some of the story of the movie as well as some of the back story.

Alternate versions
Original/TIFF cut is appx 101 minutes, US cut is appx 98 minutes, and TIFF cut (PAL DVD) is appx 97 minutes (obviously due to PAL speedup differences). Comparing Australian PAL DVD (original/TIFF cut) to US Bluray (US cut), changes begin from AU version at appx 65:00, equivalent to US version at appx 65:13 :
"Lawn Bowls" reordered scene: AU @ 65:00-66:26 --> US @ 67:48
"Tearing list" scene: AU @ 66:54-67:00 --> deleted from US
"Chantry wandering around Dublin" scene: AU @ 67:04-67:15 --> deleted from US
"We're Just Friends" scene: AU @ 67:28-68:13 --> deleted from US (found as an extra on the retail disc)
"3 points" scene: US @ 69:33-69:38 --> deleted from AU
"Where is Chantry" reordered scene: AU @ 68:13-69:45 --> US @ 69:38-71:08
"Wallace going to Dublin" scene: AU @ 69:45-69:56 --> deleted from US
"Wallace landing in Dublin" reordered scene: AU @ 72:10-72:13 --> US @ 71:08-71:10
"Wallace waking up in Dublin on plane" scene: AU @ 72:13-72:24 --> deleted from US
"Wallace found unconscious" scene: AU @ 73:06-73:32 --> deleted from US
"Chantry's voicemail message to Wallace" alternate/reordered scene (shorter on US): US @ 72:00-72:10 --> uses AU @ 7427-7440 footage
"Chantry's voicemail message to Wallace" alternate & Wallace's voicemail message to Chantry" scenes: AU @ 73:32-74:08--> deleted from US
"Wallace leaving Ben's" same scene: AU @ 74:08-74:18 --> US @ 72:10-72:18
"Wallace departing Dublin" scenes: AU @ 74:15-74:27 and 74:40-75:00 --> deleted from US
"Landing at Toronto" same scene: AU @ 75:00-75:04 --> US @ 72:18-72:22
"Rushing to restaurant" scene: AU @ 75:04-75:15 --> deleted from US
"Outside restaurant" scene: AU @ 75:15 extended by appx 1 second
"New US ending" scene: US @ 87:05-90:40 --> not on AU (found as an extra on the retail disc). Scene is out of narrative order when compared to animated end credits, and should have been placed after animated credits.
Animated end credits are also somewhat different, and run at different speeds (outside PAL speedup): AU @ 90:00-94:37 --> US @ 90:40-93:19

Connections
Featured in Projector: What If? (2014)

Soundtracks
(Walking Through the) Sleeping City
Performed by The Parting Gifts
Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards
Courtesy of In The Red Records
By arrangement with Third Side Music
Published by ABKO Music, Inc

Top review

6/10

Amusing yet cliche

Good topic is being ruined by a cliched end. We see an approach to cheating in a relationship yet it is poorly written. If you're expecting to see characters' psychological development as things happen along the movie, you're at the wrong place. This movie is based on dialogues including sarcastic jokes, and some glances of main characters to each other. The comedy part of the movie is quite amusing; although, there are some scenes that has no suspense, you just know what is going to happen exactly!

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Budget
- $11,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $3,493,000
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $133,898
- Aug 10, 2014
Gross worldwide
- $8,526,288

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Runtime
- 1h 38min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1

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