Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Sadly Over-hyped

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

I watched but I regret it. A man who swaps one evil for another. Two forms of right-wingedness (wingedness is now a word if it wasn't before) collide. What's best, a fast money earning jerk or a jerk that makes his children go to church. It shows up the inadequacies of both capitalism and Christianity. Appalling. I ticked "spoiler alert" but nothing could spoil this film more than anyone who was involved in it. The concept isn't new but could be intriguing if given decent treatment. When I think of all the creative people in the world who don't get the funding for their ideas. It's a sad state of affairs that garbage like this is using up a place that would be better used by a test card transmission.

Perhaps the fastest growing classification of movies, faith-based films have a tendency to sacrifice production value for message. While movies like Facing the Giants and Fireproof have solid messages, they lack in the aesthetic polish audiences get from most Hollywood releases. With "What If...", Dallas Jenkins manages to give audiences an aesthetically beautiful film with wonderful performances on both sides of the camera. The movie feels like a mid-budget Hollywood release, a remarkable feet considering the low budget and tight shooting schedule. Kevin Sorbo has a great presence throughout, and Kristy Swanson, still beautiful as ever, shows off her dramatic chops. And John Ratzenberger's performance is angelic, in a good-old-boy way. Still, great direction and performances don't make a great movie unless the story matches. Thankfully, the story of "What If...", albeit somewhat recycled, is outstanding. Living a life of luxury and power, Ben Walker (Sorbo) is chosen by God to receive a glimpse of what his life could have been had he made a different decision 15 years earlier. The bulk of the movie is spent in Ben's alternate reality where he learns the true riches of life. "What If..." doesn't hide the fact that it's a Christian movie. Still, it doesn't hurl religion at the audience with reckless abandon. In other words, it's a movie that even non-Christians can and should enjoy. Without sex, violence, or language concerns, it's perfectly suited for all ages. Raising the bar for faith-based films, "What If..." is hopefully the start to higher standards for movies delivering messages of the Highest Standard.

I thought that this movie was a great throwback to how movies used to be. A modern day It's a Wonderful Life. It was very family friendly and contains many positive messages. For those who are looking for a thought provoking movie this one fits the bill. I saw it with my husband and teenage daughter and it gave us many meaningful conversations. The acting is top notch. We laughed and we cried often one right after the other. I haven't enjoyed an "angel" so much since Clarence. John Ratzenberger is fabulous. Taylor Groothuis who plays the younger daughter is delightful. Kevin Sorbo gives a very convincing performance as the corporate shark and as the man out of his element. As a Christian I was pleased to see an accurate depiction of faith without it seeming cheesy or fake.

Family Entertainment. You know, the feel-good, wholesome, honest, "take your child to without risking embarrassment" entertainment that is becoming popular once again. Professional cast (who would think of John Ratzenberger as an angel). Tried and true plot (but then how many truly original story lines have you seen lately?). Humor without being a comedy. Serious without being overbearing. Nice without being sticky-sweet. Christian without being overbearing (disclosure, I am a Christian). No blood, gore, bad language, bare-bodies or other objectionable content.A solid presentation. Intellectual enough that you go home thinking about the plot, not the special effects or love scene. At the same time, not so complicated that your child cannot follow.Highly recommended.