What If... (2010 film)
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| Directed by | Dallas Jenkins |
| Written by | Chuck Konzelman Andrea Gyertson Nasfell Cary Solomon |
| Starring | Kevin Sorbo Kristy Swanson Debby Ryan Taylor Groothius John Ratzenberger Kristin Minter Toni Trucks Stelio Savante |
| Cinematography | Todd Barron |
| Edited by | Frank Reynolds |
| Music by | Jeehun Hwang |
Production companies | 10 West Studios Jenkins Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Pure Flix Entertainment |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $814,906 |
What If... is a 2010 drama film directed by Dallas Jenkins. It stars Kevin Sorbo, John Ratzenberger, Kristy Swanson and Debby Ryan. The film was released in theaters on August 20, 2010. It is the first film in a two-movie partnership between Jenkins Entertainment and Pure Flix Entertainment.
Plot
When Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo) was young, he left his girlfriend Wendy (Kristy Swanson) and his hometown calling for a business opportunity. 15 years later, with a high-paying career and a trophy fiancé, he is visited by Mike (John Ratzenberger), an angel, who gives him a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his original plans.
After that experience, Ben finds himself in the hospital, waking up from his coma, gives up his fiancé, to be reunited with Wendy.
Production
What If... was filmed June 28–July 14, 2009, mostly in Manistee, Michigan at 10 West Studios, with some filming done in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1] Jenkins Entertainment is owned by Jerry B. Jenkins and operated by his son Dallas Jenkins.[2] Jerry will serve as executive producer and Dallas will direct both films. Pure Flix Entertainment will produce and supervise marketing and distribution for the films.[3]
Cast
- Kevin Sorbo as Ben Walker
- Kristy Swanson as Wendy Walker
- Debby Ryan as Kimberly "Kim" Walker
- Taylor Groothius as Megan Walker
- John Ratzenberger as Mike, the Angel
- Kristin Minter as Cynthia
- Toni Trucks as Claire
- Stelio Savante as Joel Muller
- Kevin Yon as Charlie
- Tom McElroy as James McCutcheon
- Grant James as Henryk Zimmerman
Release
What If... was screened at the Christian Writer's Guild conference in Denver, Colorado. The audience, which included Jerry B. Jenkins and his wife, gave the film a standing ovation.[4]
Response
Kevin Sorbo won the Grace Award for Movies for his work in What If... at the 2011 Movieguide Awards.
References
- ^ Serba, John (July 1, 2009). "'What If' direct-to-DVD movie filming in Manistee, Grand Rapids". The Grand Rapids Press. MLive.com. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Moring, Mark (August 5, 2009). "Cliff Clavin, Hercules in Christian flick". Christianity Today. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Rykerd, Beverly (September 29, 2009). "Jenkins Entertainment's New Film 'What If...' Completes Principal Photography". The Christian Post. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Granger, Karen Fortner (April 9, 2010). "Dallas Jenkins to release film, What If". The Good News. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
http://goodnewsfl.org/dallas_jenkins_to_release_film_what_if/