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What if...

What if...

2010

PG

Director

Dallas Jenkins

Runtime

111 minutes

Average Rating

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Synopsis

Fifteen years ago, Ben Walker made a decision to leave his college sweetheart and ultimately his faith, in order to pursue a lucrative business opportunity. Now with a high-paying career and a trophy fiancé, he is visited by an angel, who gives him a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his calling.

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Overall Score

1.9/10

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Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The story centers on traditional romantic pairings, including a college sweetheart and a trophy fiancé. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that challenge heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Limited

The plot leans into traditional gender roles, utilizing the trophy fiancé trope. The central conflict focuses on male professional ambition and spiritual crisis, centering a masculine perspective.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative focuses on a singular character's internal spiritual journey. There is no indication of a diverse cast, suggesting a focus on a conventional, Western-centric demographic.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Minimal

The film critiques secularism and materialism by prioritizing religious calling over business success. It promotes a singular religious morality rather than a pluralistic or secular framework.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Strengths

  • The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on a specific moral and spiritual conflict.

Areas for Improvement

  • The reliance on the trophy fiancé trope limits the depth and autonomy of female characters.
  • The narrative lacks racial and cultural diversity, focusing on a singular, Western-centric demographic.
  • The story reinforces traditional heteronormative structures without exploring diverse identities.

AI Analysis

What if... (2010) is a faith-based fantasy that functions primarily as a moral cautionary tale. The narrative structure uses a speculative visitation by an angel to critique a protagonist's choice to prioritize careerism over spiritual duty. The film reinforces traditionalist values and religious hierarchies. By framing the pursuit of material success as a mistake, the story promotes religious adherence and critiques modern, capitalistic pursuits of individual autonomy. Ultimately, the work lacks intersectional complexity. It operates within a narrow, conventional framework that prioritizes a singular religious worldview over diverse social or cultural perspectives.

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