"What If"

 2013 * PG-13 * 1h 38m   How have I never heard of this one? It stars one of my favorite actors, Zoe Kazan, who's delightful in everything I've seen her in. And it also stars Daniel Radcliffe. Yes, THAT Daniel Radcliffe. It's the first contemporary role he's played in, and he commented that it was refreshing to walk on set and talk. A reference to playing Harry Potter he's famous for. 

Radcliffe plays Wallace, a medical school dropout who's recently broken up with his girlfriend He wants nothing to do with a serious relationship. Until he meets Chantry (Kazan), who's a professional animator and involved in a heavy-duty relationship. The two become fast friends and spend quite a bit of time together. And when Chantry's boyfriend Ben (Rafe Spall) takes a job overseas, they become even closer. And it raises the question, what if your best friend is also the love of your life?

Adam Driver plays his best friend and adds quite a bit of levity to the movie. I thought this film was absolutely delightful. It's full of interesting characters, great cinematography, and superb writing. It's one of those films you end up telling all your friends that just have to see it. And it does beg the question, why isn't this movie better known? 

4 out of 5 stars 

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