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| The F Word | |
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Theatrical release poster |
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| Directed by | Michael Dowse |
| Screenplay by | Elan Mastai |
| Based on | Toothpaste and Cigars by TJ Dawe and Michael Rinaldi[1] |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Rogier Stoffers |
| Edited by | Yvann Thibaudeau |
| Music by | A. C. Newman |
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| Distributed by | Entertainment One |
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Release dates |
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Running time |
102 minutes[2] |
| Countries |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million[3] |
| Box office | $8.5 million[4] |
The F Word (released in some countries as What If?) is a 2013 romantic comedy film directed by Michael Dowse from a screenplay written by Elan Mastai, based on the play Toothpaste and Cigars by TJ Dawe and Michael Rinaldi.[5] It stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan as two young people who meet and, because she has a boyfriend, decide to be «friends». Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, and Rafe Spall appear in supporting roles.
The F Word premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2013, and was theatrically released in Canada on 22 August 2014. It received several nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Plot[edit]
Wallace is a young Englishman working a dead-end job and living with his sister and nephew in Toronto. He dropped out of medical school over a year ago after catching his then-girlfriend kissing their teacher, and has since not been social. He is convinced to attend his best friend Allan’s party, where he meets Allan’s cousin Chantry. That same night, Allan meets Nicole and they become enamored with one another.
Wallace and Chantry leave the party and he walks her home, where he learns that she has been in a long-term courtship. Nevertheless, she gives him her phone number, but he decides against calling her. They later run into each other at a film theater and wind up having dinner together. The two form an instant connection, discussing various topics such as the Fool’s Gold sandwich. They decide to become friends and Wallace is soon invited to meet Chantry’s boyfriend, Ben, an attorney working for the United Nations. Ben ends up in the hospital after Wallace accidentally knocks him out of a window. At the hospital, Wallace and Chantry encounter Megan, his ex-girlfriend. Ben later moves to Dublin for six months for work, and Chantry continues her work as an animator. While Ben is gone, Wallace and Chantry’s relationship continues to develop. Wallace struggles with his desire to tell Chantry how he feels, much to Allan’s dismay.
Allan and Nicole get married. After the reception, Chantry’s younger sister Dalia tries to seduce Wallace in her car, but he does not reciprocate. Later on, Wallace and Chantry join Allan and Nicole for a bonfire on the beach and they decide to go skinny dipping. Allan and Nicole steal their clothes, forcing them to sleep naked together in a single sleeping bag. Feeling forced into an uncomfortable intimate situation, they express anger with their friends.
Feeling guilty, Chantry travels to Dublin to see Ben. She discovers that Ben has accepted more work commitments that require him to travel frequently and she decides to end the relationship. Meanwhile, Wallace decides to go to Dublin to express his true feelings. He encounters Ben who punches him in the face. He learns that Chantry has returned to Toronto and wants to meet. At a diner, Wallace tells Chantry about the trip and his feelings for her and she responds unfavorably, informing that she has accepted a work promotion and will be moving to Taiwan.
Heartbroken, 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 after gifting each other Fool’s Gold, and they kiss.
Eighteen months later, Wallace and Chantry return home from Taiwan after becoming engaged. They marry and contemplate the rest of their lives while sitting on Wallace’s rooftop.
Cast[edit]
- Daniel Radcliffe as Wallace[6]
- Zoe Kazan as Chantry[7]
- Megan Park as Dalia[8]
- Adam Driver as Allan[9]
- Mackenzie Davis as Nicole[10]
- Rafe Spall as Ben[11]
- Jemima Rooper as Ellie
- Jordan Hayes as Becky
- Meghan Heffern as Tabby
- Jonathan Cherry as Josh
- Sarah Gadon as Megan
- Tommie-Amber Pirie as Gretchen
- Adam Fergus as Rolf
- Lucius Hoyos as Felix
- Rebecca Northan as Holly
- Oona Chaplin as Julianne
- Ennis Esmer as Paramedic
Production[edit]
Elan Mastai’s script was included in the Black List’s 2008 survey.[12] Principal photography began mid-August 2012, in Toronto.[13] A six-week shoot took place in Ontario,[14] and ended with three days in Dublin, Ireland.[15] The scene where Wallace runs into Chantry at a movie theater was filmed at the Royal Cinema.[16] Most of the Toronto filming was within the East Chinatown, Leslieville and Riverdale districts, though other downtown regions were used in Toronto and Scarborough.[17] The scene where Wallace and Chantry skinny dip was filmed at the Scarborough Bluffs.
Additional filming for a new ending took place in Toronto in November 2013.[18] After testing the film with different focus groups, the filmmakers realized audiences wanted a more conclusive ending, and new scenes set 18 months later were shot. Radcliffe initially had reservations about changing the ending, but then felt «really happy with it».[19] Producer Michael Dowse felt it was important to film in Toronto since the city hadn’t been featured in many classic romantic comedies.[20]
Casey Affleck was originally attached to play the lead, but was replaced by Radcliffe.[21] Radcliffe said it was important for him to have a role in the film as he had never starred in a contemporary movie and it was something he wanted to try.[22] In an interview with Cineplex, he said that he and co-star Zoe Kazan improvised many of their lines to create a natural atmosphere between them.[23]
Release[edit]
The film’s worldwide distribution rights were acquired by Entertainment One[24] and they handled the theatrical release in Canada and the United Kingdom.[25] North American sales of distribution were obtained by the UTA.[26]
Name change[edit]
CBS Films bought the US distribution rights[27] following the film’s premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[28] They changed its US release title to What If when the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) took issue with the implied foul word (fuck) in The F Word.[29] The MPAA also strove for a PG-13 rating, according to producer David Gross, causing the name change in the United States.[30] It was also retitled by Entertainment One for the UK,[31] but the original title was retained for the Canadian release.[29]
Home media[edit]
The film was released on DVD and streaming services on 25 November 2014.[32]
Music[edit]
The F Word’s soundtrack was scored by A. C. Newman and features artists such as Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Patrick Watson, Marsha Hunt, and the Parting Gifts. The album itself has 17 tracks, 13 of which were written by A. C. Newman.
- Track listing[33]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | «(Walkin’ Through the) Sleepy City ft. The Parting Gifts» | 1:58 |
| 2. | «The Ballad of Wallace and Chantry» | 2:28 |
| 3. | «At the Movies, in the Changing Room» | 2:10 |
| 4. | «Just Walking to the Dress Shop» | 2:49 |
| 5. | «Hospital Happiness» | 1:17 |
| 6. | «Into Giants ft. Patrick Watson» | 4:28 |
| 7. | «Dropping Chantry Off» | 1:29 |
| 8. | «Beach Bummer» | 2:07 |
| 9. | «Chantry’s Ticket» | 1:23 |
| 10. | «(Oh No! Not) the Beast Day ft. Marsha Hunt» | 3:14 |
| 11. | «Making a List» | 1:34 |
| 12. | «Last Minute Travel Plans» | 0:59 |
| 13. | «Punched out in Dublin» | 1:21 |
| 14. | «Booking It Back» | 2:51 |
| 15. | «Diner Drag» | 1:33 |
| 16. | «Packing with Dalia» | 1:08 |
| 17. | «Let’s Get High [Explicit] ft. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros» | 6:30 |
| Total length: | 36:08 |
Reception[edit]
Critical response[edit]
The F Word was considered «one of the hottest films» at TIFF, who named it one of Canada’s top ten films of the year.[34]
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 74% based on 134 reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10. The site’s critical consensus states: «Its narrative framework may be familiar, but What If transcends its derivative elements with sharp dialogue and the effervescent chemistry of stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan.»[32] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on reviews from 36 critics, indicating «mixed or average reviews».[35] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of «A–» on an A+ to F scale.[36]
John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter gave a positive review of the film, remarking, «Hitting all the rom-com notes with wit and some charm, it’ll be a crowd-pleaser in theaters and help moviegoers move on from seeing co-star Daniel Radcliffe only as the world’s favorite wizard».[37] Justin Chang of Variety wrote, «Roughly three parts charming to one part cloying, ‘The F Word‘ attempts and largely succeeds at pulling off a smart, self-aware riff on romantic-comedy conventions while maintaining a core of earnest feeling».[38] Film.com gave it a 7.2 out of 10, noting that it was «elevated from an above-average romantic comedy to a movie worthy of being embraced by a generation of twenty somethings because it refuses to let its characters off the hook».[39] JoBlo.com’s Chris Bumbray said the film «feels like it could be the Toronto answer to the Sundance breakout hit 500 Days of Summer. Like that movie, it takes a stale genre, and gives it a hip indie twist. It is director Michael Dowse’s follow-up to GOON, and just like that film, its hilariously foul script disguises a surprisingly soft, big-hearted centre».[40] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times thought it was «the best, and sweetest, of the filmmaker’s work yet».[41]
The Guardian initially scored the film two out of five stars, saying it was «really hard to finish» and «liable to leave you queasy»[42] but a later review by a different reviewer scored the film four out of five stars, calling it a «light, delightful movie».[43] Katherine Monk of Postmedia News reported that «It’s a competent genre piece, but it’s still a bland burger of a movie.» and adding it is a movie that audiences have «…seen a hundred times before.».[44] Eric Kohn of IndieWire wrote, «The movie primarily frustrates by doing nothing fresh. Careening toward an overly neat and tender resolution, «The F Word» lacks the gall to let its uncoordinated characters wind up victims of their situation».[45] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone remarked that «What If doesn’t break new ground. But it has charm to spare, and Radcliffe and Kazan are irresistible. No ifs about it», giving it an overall positive review.[46]
The film has been criticized for featuring an entirely Caucasian cast,[47] despite being set in Toronto, with people of colour making up nearly half of Toronto’s population.[48] Alexandra Heeney of The Seventh Row writes «there’s something very wrong with the fact that the entire cast is white».[49] Criticism has also been leveled at the film for its repetitive attempts at humor through ableism. Kathryn Bromwich, writing for The Guardian, remarked: ‘I recently had to switch off a seemingly inoffensive mid-2010s romcom (which has been described as a «light, delightful movie» with a «hip indie twist»[40]) after its fourth joke at the expense of disabled people in under an hour.’[50]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Award | Recipient | Result |
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| 2014 | Canadian Screen Award for Best Picture | The F Word[51] | Nominated |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Director | Michael Dowse | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Mackenzie Davis | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture | André Rouleau
David Gross |
Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | Elan Mastai | Won | |
| Directors Guild of Canada Craft Award for Direction – Feature Film | Michael Dowse | Nominated | |
| Directors Guild of Canada Team Award for Feature Film | Michael Dowse
Regina Robb |
Nominated | |
| Rogers Award for Best Canadian Film | Michael Dowse | Nominated | |
| Writers Guild of Canada Award for Movies & Miniseries | Elan Mastai | Won | |
| 2015 | Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay for a Canadian Film | Elan Mastai | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Anderton, Ethan (13 May 2013). «First Look: Daniel Radcliffe Friendly with Zoe Kazan in ‘The F Word’«. firstshowing.net. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
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- ^ Warner, Kara (18 October 2012). «Daniel Radcliffe Teaches Us About ‘The F Word’«. MTV. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ Rosen, Christopher (17 July 2012). «Daniel Radcliffe & Zoe Kazan Up For ‘The F Word’«. HuffPost. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ McNary, Dave (16 August 2012). «Spall, Park join ‘The F Word’«. Variety. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ Jagernauth, Kevin (1 August 2012). «‘Girls’ Star Adam Driver Says ‘The F Word’ With Zoe Kazan & Daniel Radcliffe». indiewire.com. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
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Дружба и никакого секса
Original title: The F Word
- 2013
- PG-13
- 1h 38m
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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. He soon finds out that Chantry has a boyfriend but the two of them decide they’ll give a go at being friends. Both characters are somewhat awkward and seem to have little friends outside of Allan (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Mackenzie Davis). Their best friends are common friends but for some unknown reason they had never met before, probably due to Wallace being somewhat emotionally unstable and completely shut off in his apartment for months on end.
The film is predictable overall but still brings some fresh moments. I absolutely love Adam Driver and he plays more or less the same character he plays on Girls but it was great to see him here. The characters are lovable in their awkwardness and shyness and you do hope for them to get together. They’re also quite believable. Wallace was in med school but dropped out (still because he got dumped honestly, Wallace can’t really handle being dumped) and now works at an alienating low end job, while Chantry has that girl next door look and works in an animation studio, with pressure to accept a promotion she’s not sure she wants.
The film is cute for sure, but also really funny at times. I’m not a huge fan of Daniel Radcliffe to begin with, having seen him only in the obligatory Harry Potter series and the Woman in Black but he was quite good, and different. It’s a bit slow but I can’t say that was an issue for me. 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. It’s way better than most movies that come out for the holiday and it’s one I believe both women and men will enjoy.
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The F Word (released in some countries as What If?) is a 2013 romantic comedy film directed by Michael Dowse from a screenplay written by Elan Mastai, based on the play Toothpaste and Cigars by TJ Dawe and Michael Rinaldi.[5] It stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan as two young people who meet and, because she has a boyfriend, decide to be «friends». Megan Park, Adam Driver, Mackenzie Davis, and Rafe Spall appear in supporting roles.
| The F Word | |
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Theatrical release poster |
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| Directed by | Michael Dowse |
| Screenplay by | Elan Mastai |
| Based on | Toothpaste and Cigars by TJ Dawe and Michael Rinaldi[1] |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Rogier Stoffers |
| Edited by | Yvann Thibaudeau |
| Music by | A. C. Newman |
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Production |
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| Distributed by | Entertainment One |
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Release dates |
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Running time |
102 minutes[2] |
| Countries |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $11 million[3] |
| Box office | $8.5 million[4] |
The F Word premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2013, and was theatrically released in Canada on 22 August 2014. It received several nominations at the 2nd Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Picture, and won for Best Adapted Screenplay.
PlotEdit
Wallace is a young Englishman working a dead-end job and living with his sister and nephew in Toronto. He dropped out of medical school over a year ago after catching his then-girlfriend kissing their teacher, and has since not been social. He is convinced to attend his best friend Allan’s party, where he meets Allan’s cousin Chantry. That same night, Allan meets Nicole and they become enamored with one another.
Wallace and Chantry leave the party and he walks her home, where he learns that she has been in a long-term courtship. Nevertheless, she gives him her phone number, but he decides against calling her. They later run into each other at a film theater and wind up having dinner together. The two form an instant connection, discussing various topics such as the Fool’s Gold sandwich. They decide to become friends and Wallace is soon invited to meet Chantry’s boyfriend, Ben, an attorney working for the United Nations. Ben ends up in the hospital after Wallace accidentally knocks him out of a window. At the hospital, Wallace and Chantry encounter Megan, his ex-girlfriend. Ben later moves to Dublin for six months for work, and Chantry continues her work as an animator. While Ben is gone, Wallace and Chantry’s relationship continues to develop. Wallace struggles with his desire to tell Chantry how he feels, much to Allan’s dismay.
Allan and Nicole get married. After the reception, Chantry’s younger sister Dalia tries to seduce Wallace in her car, but he does not reciprocate. Later on, Wallace and Chantry join Allan and Nicole for a bonfire on the beach and they decide to go skinny dipping. Allan and Nicole steal their clothes, forcing them to sleep naked together in a single sleeping bag. Feeling forced into an uncomfortable intimate situation, they express anger with their friends.
Feeling guilty, Chantry travels to Dublin to see Ben. She discovers that Ben has accepted more work commitments that require him to travel frequently and she decides to end the relationship. Meanwhile, Wallace decides to go to Dublin to express his true feelings. He encounters Ben who punches him in the face. He learns that Chantry has returned to Toronto and wants to meet. At a diner, Wallace tells Chantry about the trip and his feelings for her and she responds unfavorably, informing that she has accepted a work promotion and will be moving to Taiwan.
Heartbroken, 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 after gifting each other Fool’s Gold, and they kiss.
Eighteen months later, Wallace and Chantry return home from Taiwan after becoming engaged. They marry and contemplate the rest of their lives while sitting on Wallace’s rooftop.
CastEdit
- Daniel Radcliffe as Wallace[6]
- Zoe Kazan as Chantry[7]
- Megan Park as Dalia[8]
- Adam Driver as Allan[9]
- Mackenzie Davis as Nicole[10]
- Rafe Spall as Ben[11]
- Jemima Rooper as Ellie
- Jordan Hayes as Becky
- Meghan Heffern as Tabby
- Jonathan Cherry as Josh
- Sarah Gadon as Megan
- Tommie-Amber Pirie as Gretchen
- Adam Fergus as Rolf
- Lucius Hoyos as Felix
- Rebecca Northan as Holly
- Oona Chaplin as Julianne
- Ennis Esmer as Paramedic
ProductionEdit
Elan Mastai’s script was included in the Black List’s 2008 survey.[12] Principal photography began mid-August 2012, in Toronto.[13] A six-week shoot took place in Ontario,[14] and ended with three days in Dublin, Ireland.[15] The scene where Wallace runs into Chantry at a movie theater was filmed at the Royal Cinema.[16] Most of the Toronto filming was within the East Chinatown, Leslieville and Riverdale districts, though other downtown regions were used in Toronto and Scarborough.[17] The scene where Wallace and Chantry skinny dip was filmed at the Scarborough Bluffs.
Additional filming for a new ending took place in Toronto in November 2013.[18] After testing the film with different focus groups, the filmmakers realized audiences wanted a more conclusive ending, and new scenes set 18 months later were shot. Radcliffe initially had reservations about changing the ending, but then felt «really happy with it».[19] Producer Michael Dowse felt it was important to film in Toronto since the city hadn’t been featured in many classic romantic comedies.[20]
Casey Affleck was originally attached to play the lead, but was replaced by Radcliffe.[21] Radcliffe said it was important for him to have a role in the film as he had never starred in a contemporary movie and it was something he wanted to try.[22] In an interview with Cineplex, he said that he and co-star Zoe Kazan improvised many of their lines to create a natural atmosphere between them.[23]
ReleaseEdit
The film’s worldwide distribution rights were acquired by Entertainment One[24] and they handled the theatrical release in Canada and the United Kingdom.[25] North American sales of distribution were obtained by the UTA.[26]
Name changeEdit
CBS Films bought the US distribution rights[27] following the film’s premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[28] They changed its US release title to What If when the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) took issue with the implied foul word (fuck) in The F Word.[29] The MPAA also strove for a PG-13 rating, according to producer David Gross, causing the name change in the United States.[30] It was also retitled by Entertainment One for the UK,[31] but the original title was retained for the Canadian release.[29]
Home mediaEdit
The film was released on DVD and streaming services on 25 November 2014.[32]
MusicEdit
The F Word’s soundtrack was scored by A. C. Newman and features artists such as Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Patrick Watson, Marsha Hunt, and the Parting Gifts. The album itself has 17 tracks, 13 of which were written by A. C. Newman.
- Track listing[33]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | «(Walkin’ Through the) Sleepy City ft. The Parting Gifts» | 1:58 |
| 2. | «The Ballad of Wallace and Chantry» | 2:28 |
| 3. | «At the Movies, in the Changing Room» | 2:10 |
| 4. | «Just Walking to the Dress Shop» | 2:49 |
| 5. | «Hospital Happiness» | 1:17 |
| 6. | «Into Giants ft. Patrick Watson» | 4:28 |
| 7. | «Dropping Chantry Off» | 1:29 |
| 8. | «Beach Bummer» | 2:07 |
| 9. | «Chantry’s Ticket» | 1:23 |
| 10. | «(Oh No! Not) the Beast Day ft. Marsha Hunt» | 3:14 |
| 11. | «Making a List» | 1:34 |
| 12. | «Last Minute Travel Plans» | 0:59 |
| 13. | «Punched out in Dublin» | 1:21 |
| 14. | «Booking It Back» | 2:51 |
| 15. | «Diner Drag» | 1:33 |
| 16. | «Packing with Dalia» | 1:08 |
| 17. | «Let’s Get High [Explicit] ft. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros» | 6:30 |
| Total length: | 36:08 |
ReceptionEdit
Critical responseEdit
The F Word was considered «one of the hottest films» at TIFF, who named it one of Canada’s top ten films of the year.[34]
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 74% based on 134 reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10. The site’s critical consensus states: «Its narrative framework may be familiar, but What If transcends its derivative elements with sharp dialogue and the effervescent chemistry of stars Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan.»[32] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 59 out of 100, based on reviews from 36 critics, indicating «mixed or average reviews».[35] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of «A–» on an A+ to F scale.[36]
John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter gave a positive review of the film, remarking, «Hitting all the rom-com notes with wit and some charm, it’ll be a crowd-pleaser in theaters and help moviegoers move on from seeing co-star Daniel Radcliffe only as the world’s favorite wizard».[37] Justin Chang of Variety wrote, «Roughly three parts charming to one part cloying, ‘The F Word‘ attempts and largely succeeds at pulling off a smart, self-aware riff on romantic-comedy conventions while maintaining a core of earnest feeling».[38] Film.com gave it a 7.2 out of 10, noting that it was «elevated from an above-average romantic comedy to a movie worthy of being embraced by a generation of twenty somethings because it refuses to let its characters off the hook».[39] JoBlo.com’s Chris Bumbray said the film «feels like it could be the Toronto answer to the Sundance breakout hit 500 Days of Summer. Like that movie, it takes a stale genre, and gives it a hip indie twist. It is director Michael Dowse’s follow-up to GOON, and just like that film, its hilariously foul script disguises a surprisingly soft, big-hearted centre».[40] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times thought it was «the best, and sweetest, of the filmmaker’s work yet».[41]
The Guardian initially scored the film two out of five stars, saying it was «really hard to finish» and «liable to leave you queasy»[42] but a later review by a different reviewer scored the film four out of five stars, calling it a «light, delightful movie».[43] Katherine Monk of Postmedia News reported that «It’s a competent genre piece, but it’s still a bland burger of a movie.» and adding it is a movie that audiences have «…seen a hundred times before.».[44] Eric Kohn of IndieWire wrote, «The movie primarily frustrates by doing nothing fresh. Careening toward an overly neat and tender resolution, «The F Word» lacks the gall to let its uncoordinated characters wind up victims of their situation».[45] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone remarked that «What If doesn’t break new ground. But it has charm to spare, and Radcliffe and Kazan are irresistible. No ifs about it», giving it an overall positive review.[46]
The film has been criticized for featuring an entirely Caucasian cast,[47] despite being set in Toronto, with people of colour making up nearly half of Toronto’s population.[48] Alexandra Heeney of The Seventh Row writes «there’s something very wrong with the fact that the entire cast is white».[49] Criticism has also been leveled at the film for its repetitive attempts at humor through ableism. Kathryn Bromwich, writing for The Guardian, remarked: ‘I recently had to switch off a seemingly inoffensive mid-2010s romcom (which has been described as a «light, delightful movie» with a «hip indie twist»[40]) after its fourth joke at the expense of disabled people in under an hour.’[50]
AccoladesEdit
| Year | Award | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Canadian Screen Award for Best Picture | The F Word[51] | Nominated |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Director | Michael Dowse | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role | Daniel Radcliffe | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Mackenzie Davis | Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture | André Rouleau
David Gross |
Nominated | |
| Canadian Screen Award for Best Adapted Screenplay | Elan Mastai | Won | |
| Directors Guild of Canada Craft Award for Direction – Feature Film | Michael Dowse | Nominated | |
| Directors Guild of Canada Team Award for Feature Film | Michael Dowse
Regina Robb |
Nominated | |
| Rogers Award for Best Canadian Film | Michael Dowse | Nominated | |
| Writers Guild of Canada Award for Movies & Miniseries | Elan Mastai | Won | |
| 2015 | Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Screenplay for a Canadian Film | Elan Mastai | Nominated |
ReferencesEdit
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they decide to become friends — the so-called ‘F Word’
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the «F» in the original title refers to «friends»
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External linksEdit
- What If (Original title: The F Word) at IMDb
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