Arts & Entertainment

At the Movies: What If

This romantic comedy explores the tried and true question can men and women ever be just friends.

Dropout med student Wallace makes the acquaintance of aspiring animator Chantry, and though they quickly take an instant liking to each other, she is committed to her live-in boyfriend Ben.

They agree just to be friends, but when Ben is forced to live in Europe for work, Wallace and Chantry grow more intimate. Meanwhile, Wallace’s best friend Allan encourages him to stop dithering and tell Chantry how he really feels about her.

Director: Michael Dowse. Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park, Oona Chaplin, Rafe Spall. Rated: PG-13. Time: 1:32.