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F Word

2016
Movie
7 min
English

A young woman living in South London pens a letter to her absentee father.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users72%
Director: Ben FalconeGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Wallace is a Canadian man who falls for Chantry, an American woman he meets at a party. However, Chantry is in a long-term relationship with a man named Ben, and she tells Wallace that she's not interested in a relationship. Wallace and Chantry decide to remain friends, despite their mutual attraction, and Wallace finds himself increasingly falling for her. Wallace's friends, including his roommate Allan and Allan's girlfriend Nicole, try to help him navigate his feelings. Meanwhile, Chantry struggles with her feelings for Wallace while trying to maintain her relationship with Ben.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'The F Word' (also known as 'What If') received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's charming, albeit conventional, romantic comedy premise. However, some found the plot predictable and lacking in originality, while others enjoyed its lighthearted and humorous approach to modern dating.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the genuine chemistry between Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan.

  • Appreciated for its witty dialogue and charming, albeit familiar, romantic comedy tropes.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and not particularly groundbreaking.

Google audience: Google users generally responded positively to 'The F Word,' with many highlighting the engaging performances of the lead actors and finding the film to be a fun and lighthearted romantic comedy. Audiences often commented on the relatable portrayal of modern relationships and the film's humorous moments, though a few noted its resemblance to other films in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The F Word' but was changed to 'What If' for its US release due to concerns about its title being too explicit for some audiences, although it retained its original title in Canada and other international markets.

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