The F Word

Plot synopsis:
Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) has an odd job and lives with his sister and nephew in Toronto, Ontario. He dropped out of medical school after discovering his girlfriend having sex with his anatomy teacher and has not been social for more than a year. He is coerced by his best friend Allan (Adam Driver) into going to a house party, where he meets Allan's cousin Chantry (Zoe Kazan). At the same time, Allan meets Nicole (Mackenzie Davis) and they begin flirting with each other.
Chantry and Wallace leave the party and he walks her home where he finds out that Chantry has a boyfriend. Even so, she gives him her phone number, but he decides against calling her. They later run into each other at a movie theater, where they had both gone alone, and end up having dinner together.
Over time the friendship grows and Wallace is invited to meet Ben (Rafe Spall), Chantry's long-term boyfriend, who works for the United Nations. Ben, however, ends up in the hospital due to a series of unexpected accidents when Wallace visits their house for the first time. At the hospital, Wallace and Chantry run into Wallace's ex-girlfriend, Megan. Ben later moves to Dublin, Ireland for six months due to requirements of his job. During this time, Wallace and Chantry begin to see their relationship develop further and they begin to have deeper feelings for each other.
Allan and Nicole get married. Chantry's sister Dalia (Megan Park) tries to seduce Wallace in her car, but he does not reciprocate, because Wallace is worried that it would ruin any chance he would have with Chantry. Allan and Nicole invite the two to have a walk on the beach at night. They decide to go skinny dipping and soon Wallace and Chantry decide to join, whereupon Allan and Nicole steal their clothes, forcing them to sleep naked together on the beach. Wallace and Chantry feel forced into the intimate situation and begrudgingly decide to share the sleeping bag. The next day they leave the beach angrily.
Chantry is given a promotion to direct an animated project in Taiwan. However, she is pressured because of her strained relationship with Ben so she travels to Dublin to join him. On arriving, she discovers that Ben has accepted more work commitments that require him to travel frequently and she decides to break off the relationship. Meanwhile, Wallace decides to follow Chantry; upon arriving Ben punches him in the face, knocking him down the front stairs. He then checks his voicemail, learning that she has returned to Toronto. They meet, but Wallace tells Chantry about the trip and his feelings for her and she responds unfavorably.
Wallace considers going back to medical school and moving on with his life; however, he decides to attend Chantry's farewell party and they have a tearful goodbye. They finally admit to their mutual feelings while giving each other a Fool's Gold Sandwich, something they had previously discussed while hanging out together, and kiss.
In an epilogue set 18 months later, it is revealed that Wallace followed Chantry to Taiwan and proposed to her there while he completed his medical studies. They marry and contemplate the rest of their lives while sitting on Wallace's rooftop.

Tags: romantic

Review:
It's a well written film about Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) who becomes friends with Chantry (Zoe Kazan) who is with her long time boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall).
It's fairly staple Rom Com script.Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) and Chantry (Zoe Cazan) become best friends, but do they want more than to be just friends.
Chantry has a long term boyfriend Ben who she is very close to, so it seems they will remain just good friends regardless of whether Wallace wants more.This is pretty much by the numbers rom com storyline.
The direction makes it real simple, though it does pull off a little hipster-y animation when it shows their abstract feelings, but most of the time it just let it linger at the very meaningful moments.The most important thing What If needs is gumption at portraying how doomed the both are from ending up with each other, but it still is a worth a watch for its often delightful environment.
I went to a screening of the F Word at the Toronto International Film Festival and I can say I had a good time (I can also say that Daniel Radcliffe is much much shorter in person than what you would expect.) I wasn't sure what the story was or what type of movie it would be and from the director of Goon and Fubar, I probably wouldn't have expected a romantic comedy, but as it turns out it was and I quite enjoyed it.
The film tells the story of Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) and Chantry (Zoe Kazan) who meet at a party when Wallace finally gets over being dumped over a year ago and goes back into the world.
Toronto is featured a lot as the film was shot and takes place there (for once, they're not pretending it's New York) so it was great to see the city.While there is no release date set, the director said the movie should come out around Valentine's Day so by all means, if you're looking for a fun comedy to watch, go see it.
Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) and Chantry (Zoe Kazan) meet at a mutual friend's party and instantly bond with one another.
Chemistry between them is flawless and spontaneous – but she has a boyfriend, which leaves recently heart-broken Wallace in the 'friend-zone'.Containing much witty dialogue, quirky references and probably redefining the entire term awkward – 'What If' seems firm and fresh in style, yet is typically conventional in story, hindering on the exact narrative of Harry Met Sally actually ...Lead star Daniel Radcliffe, seems as if he is still trying to get to grips with genre post HP and distancing himself after trying a mixture of features; Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and upcoming horrors; Horns and Frankenstein.
Nonetheless, he seems concrete in his first Rom- Com performance and we want to see more.Also interesting to see him play a Brit in an American/Canadian film, rather than putting on an accent like a baffled Hugh Grant we are used to in this Richard Curtis-esqe movie.
We see great potential ahead of him and are going to go ahead and call it that Dan' will win an Academy award before 2018 is out.Alongside Radcliffe stars Zoe Kazan in an equally exceptional performance (her best yet), and co-starring upcoming Star Wars actor Adam Driver for even more humour – the film is solid.
I didn't expect one of the year's best but still hoped it would be a worthy romantic comedy.What If is Directed by Michael Dowse and it stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Rafe Spall, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Jemima Rooper and Sarah Gadon.
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?"Well What If does end up being a worthy romantic comedy i guess.
This is a fine time at the movies but it does feel way too predictable and overly familiar.It makes me sad not to really like this feature because, you know, i actually really wanted to.
I mean really the supporting characters though amusing, are little more than card board pieces in the movie's screenplay.So yeah the film is basically saved by it's two lead performances from Potter Daniel Radcliffe and Ruby Sparks Zoe Kazan.
Unless you consider Daniel Radcliffe not being Harry Potter a completely new approach to movie making.If you are into this genre, please disregard my comments, as you may even find something fresh in this predictable plot like other reviews suggest (I smack my forehead in total disbelief).
Was expecting this film to be more predictable and very cliché when it came to plot line, however i was pleasantly surprised by the outcome, Daniel Radcliffe's performance was a little stiff to begin with but once you warm to his witty self deprecating character, you forget he was once the embodiment of Harry Potter.
Stylish and refreshing, putting people's emotions and personalities to the front, managing to stay both artistic and natural, so that the characters never feel boring or washed-out yet you still can connect to their problems and life choices.One thing that first brought my attention to this movie is Daniel Radcliffe.
Zoe Kazan and Daniel Radcliffe's romantic chemistry is off the charts in this film.While the major plot points are cliche, the characters are far from it; they're funny, meaningful, and relevant.
It's an interesting take on the romantic comedy genre to have 2 main characters that the film focuses on perfectly evenly.It's not hard to fall in love with Wallace and Chantry in this beautiful character piece..
Wallace who is coming out of his shell after being recently heart-broken becomes friends with Chantry who is actually with her long-time boyfriend Ben. As predictable as this might sound, Wallace and Chantry start liking each other & eventually develop feelings for each other.
The F Word also called What If is a romantic comedy about a man named Wallace who can't quite decide when friendship ends and love starts and that puts him at odds with the already in a relationship Chantry.
Chantry is played by Zoe Kazan who does the same kind of job that Radcliffe does, neither really eclipse each other and that is good because the chemistry runs well through that, we see enough of both characters lives and emotions and it makes them more accessible to us on a connecting level.
I liked the addition of Rafe Spall as the partner of Chantry, he gives a funny performance and mixes things up well, I felt he was going to be a little funnier at first but all in all he is still a well made character and played well by Spall too.Michael Dowse directs and I can't say he does a fine job but he still manages to create something alright, I wasn't too keen at times in the way he makes the movie look but he at least gets the pacing right.
So in the end this movie is one that probably won't rank high on many peoples lists of great romantic comedies but that doesn't mean it isn't worth a watch, it's actually not a bad movie at all and if you're the kind of movie viewer who is a hopeless romantic or just loves romance, this is pretty fun..
The acting is wonderful (huge props to Daniel Radcliffe in this role, seriously he is great and fits into the character so well) and it was very well-casted, and I highly recommend if you want a good romantic comedy to spend the evening with..
Chantry is an animator, and occasionally her drawings come to life in the movie, adding a really cool multi-media element to the film.My favorite character is Chantry played by Zoe Kazan.
A fun movie- witty dialog, attractive actors/actresses who did their roles well, story is nothing complex but that's what you expect in a romantic comedy.I gather it wasn't a huge success- I believe it fell short of breaking even.
Zoe Kazan, who it sure seems is making a career out of offbeat rom-coms is expectedly fantastic as Chantry, who forms a bond with Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) after he gets his heart broken once again.
What If is an ensemble romantic comedy led by Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan as Wallace and Chantry.
"Is it" is a typical romantic comedy, which deals with one of the most recurring subjects of the things of the heart, a friendship that starts to get too strong, not that the film treats it in a perfect way, it just gives a tone and the (Daniel Radcliffe), a man who has just left the house, and who has just left the house.
centers on Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) who develops a close friendship with Chantry (Zoe Kazan), yet finds himself unable to fall in love with her due to her long-term relationship with boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall).
The story starts of with meeting the two leads, Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) and Chantry (Zoe Kazan).
The acting in this movie was quite surprising, as Radcliffe, who is slowly being seen as a normal actor, instead of Harry Potter, plays the part of Wallace well, and stays in character quite well.
Harry's ably supported by his new BFF Zoe and Adam from Girls is always good value, whether it be offering advice to Harry or just generally providing his life with some humour.What If is a neat, quick and eccentric little rom-com that is lovingly directed by Michael Dowse (who directed the awesome and under seen hockey comedy Goon) and well-acted by Daniel Radcliffe (Harry's alter ego) and Ruby Sparks breakout star Zoe Kazan.
The story is similar to a lot of rom-coms: Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), a young man with a history of failed relationships, become the platonic friend of Chantry (Zoe Kazan), who is living with a long term boyfriend.
Additionally, while the two leads (Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan) are both very likable, some of the supporting characters are absolutely ridiculous, as no one talks or acts like some of these folks.The film is much like the premise behind When Harry Met Sally.
The movie stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan, as it's two leads, and costars Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, Megan Park and Rafe Spall.
The two become really good friends and end up spending a lot of time together, while Wallace continues to develop stronger and stronger feelings for her.I've definitely had a lot of crushes on a lot of girls with boyfriends, so this is definitely a film I can relate to.
After popping up in 'Horns' and 'The Woman In Black' Daniel Radcliffe opts for more lighter fare in this indie and quirky romantic comedy.While the idea is nothing we've not seen before (can a man and a woman be just friends?)this film manages to put a new spin on the idea and include some good jokes in the process.A lot of the film's success comes down to the casting.
Radcliffe is dry and funny in his role of Wallace, and i'm sure lots of people in the audience fell in love with Zoe Kazan throughout the film's run.Much like 500 Days of Summer this film isn't as quirky or as entertaining as it thinks it is though, and some of the supporting characters are just plain unlikable.
Radcliffe is whingeing all the way through the movie about how he likes his best friend, but she is loyal to her boyfriend, so he doesn't know if he should confess his feeling to her.
The plot revolves around the same old Rom comedy about Wallace ( Daniel Radcliffe) and chantry ( Zoe Kazan ) whose has a boyfriend already met the hero and try to be friends and atlast how they got in love is all about story.
It is the characters of Wallace and Chantry that not only save this film from being yet another generic rom-com, but that lift it far beyond the confines of the genre so that you almost forget that we're going to end up where we always do with these types of stories.
To see if the worries were justified, look below.Characters & StoryAfter being cheated on, Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) has taken a long break away from dating, but upon Allan (Adam Driver), his only friend, getting him to go to his house party, he ends up meeting Adam's cousin Chantry (Zoe Kazan).
Though with Chantry being with Ben for 5 years, and Ben seeming like he is mentally preparing to propose to Chantry, will Wallace accept friendship is the most he may get out of his relationship with Chantry, or will fate have mercy on him?PraiseThere are two main highlights when it comes to the film: The story's dialog which doesn't seem overdone a la Juno, nor like a most romantic comedies, and the fact that the characters take their time to get to know each other.
Starting with character chemistry, in the film we see 3 relationships: Allan and Nicole's, which shows your usual romance movie plot where they fall in love at first sight, fight, come back together, and etc; Ben and Chantry's which is comfortable, cute, and committed; and then there is Chantry's relationship with Wallace which, at first, presents that rarely shown idea that men and women can be friends.And through their friendship you get some very entertaining dialog which almost seems like "the best of" when it comes to conversations you might have had.
This dynamic helps elevate the film from other commonly known character situations because it isn't about one guy being a "bad guy" and us yelling at the girl to leave him for the other, it is about both guys being "good" and having her decide between who she really wants.Radcliffe and Kazan are marvelous in this, with the former continuing to shed his Harry Potter typecasting and the latter achieving the most "adorkable" performance of 2014.
It is almost good, it is almost quirky, it is almost very funny, it is almost both romantic and a comedy and it is almost worth mentioning in the same breath as the 2009 Zooey Deschanel/Joseph Gordon-Levitt hit.Almost.What it is, however, is overworked, obvious and eventually tiresome.What If is the story of dropout medical student Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) who, after a string of failed relationships, meets Chantry (Zoe Kazan) an animator who lives with her long-term boyfriend, Ben (Rafe Spall), and forms a close friendship with her.
I have to say one thing first regarding the films title the original name was the f word then it changed to what if 2013 for ridiculous reasons and second is what if Daniel Radcliffe avoided this project no really he is a great actor the harry potter series quite ruined his talents so what if he really never signed this film then his filmography slot would have looked better.The sole reason to hate this entirely is none other then zero chemistry between actors let me clear this out once again not the characters if anyone is saying that the writing of this film is bad or dialogs are not worthy of listening they are dead wrong this film runs on comic moments from start to finish as the actors are not comfortable with each other it can be seen they don't liked working with each other it was like the director forced them at a gunpoint to work on sets.The story is about Wallace a medical school dropout he got a lot of friends and everyone is having fun enjoying life with their life partners and settling down Wallace is left alone but soon he becomes friends with chantry a girl who lives with a boyfriend Wallace wonders if chantry is really the one special girl he always wanted so he decides to take his chances with this relationship and tries to turn it into a love affair.These types of films are done so many times why it was made again is beyond me its like this genre is on repeat mode nothing new or original is here that we haven't seen before same old love triangle,sex etc only locations are changed.The cast is wasted Zoe Kazan was a totally wrong choice for this role she was boring other girls like Megan Park,MacKenzie Davis,Jemima Rooper,Tommie-Amber Pirie,Meghan Heffern & Jordan Hayes surprises with good performances as for Daniel Radcliffe is he trying to kill his own career he should be careful next time or else these type of films will do it for him he is a rich guy but this was a desperate move for cash.Overall What If 2013 is only for die hard Daniel Radcliffe fans he can be seen doing some comedy nothing more my rating is 3/10..
It is obvious how this film is going to end from the moment it starts (although initially I thought she was lying about having a boyfriend) Danial Radcliffe was about as good as he gets and Zoe Kazan is great as the oblivious 'geeky hot' girl who thinks a guy can just 'want to be friends'.
There are many romance film just like this one but unfortunately it's doesn't came with something new to this genre, the content is just filled and the best part is the ending or when the main characters kiss for the first time.Zoe Kazan is cute and a good choice to play the girl who you will end up falling in love.
The F Word (2013): Dir: Michael Dowse / Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis: Young adult romantic comedy about chances.
I was very excited to see this new romantic comedy 'What If', starring Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, and Adam Driver.
The film gets by on its characters: Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), a cynical med school dropout, and Chantry (Zoe Kazan), a lively, funny, and beautiful girl.
He managed to look witty in front to me even if he's a romantic in this film and it still worked.Zoe Kazan as Chantry did justice to her character.