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Whatever It Takes poster
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MASTER SCORE 51.1 / 100
2000·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 34m

WHATEVER IT TAKES

“How low will they go to get the girls of their dreams?”

A nerdy teen, Ryan Woodman is smitten with the popular and gorgeous Ashley Grant, who apparently has no interest in him. Meanwhile, dim star athlete Chris Campbell has his eye on Ryan's brainy and beautiful friend, Maggie Carter. The two agree to help each other in their romantic quests, but, as they come closer to their goals, both Ryan and Chris suspect that they might be pursuing the wrong girls.

Above the Line
David Raynr·DirectorMark Schwahn·WriterTim Suhrstedt·Director of PhotographyEdward Shearmur·Original Music ComposerRonald Roose·Editor
Cast
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe·Ashley GrantShane West·Ryan WoodmanMarla Sokoloff·Maggie CarterJames Franco·Chris CampbellAaron Paul·FloydColin Hanks·CosmoJulia Sweeney·Kate WoodmanRichard Schiff·P.E. TeacherKip Pardue·HarrisNick Cannon·Chess Club Kid
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
David Raynr·DirectorChristina Fong·Second Assistant DirectorKim Berner·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Mark Schwahn·Writer
Camera· 3
Tim Suhrstedt·Director of PhotographyPeter Jensen·Steadicam OperatorFrank Masi·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Ronald Roose·Editor
Sound & Music· 10
Edward Shearmur·Original Music ComposerJonathan Karp·Music EditorGreg Hedgepath·Supervising Sound EditorHector C. Gika·Sound Effects EditorScott Sanders·Sound Effects EditorBrad Sherman·Sound Re-Recording MixerBryan Bowen·Sound Effects EditorAmanda Scheer-Demme·Music SupervisorRandy Kelley·Sound Effects EditorMelissa Sherwood Hofmann·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 4
Alan E. Muraoka·Art DirectionLeesa Evans·Costume DesignEdward T. McAvoy·Production DesignDebra Echard·Set Decoration
Production· 6
William H. Brown·Executive ProducerPaul Schiff·ProducerVicki Dee Rock·Executive ProducerRandi Hiller·CastingMatt Berenson·Co-ProducerMark Schwahn·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 2
Sandy Berumen·StuntsJohn Robotham·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
51.1
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
IMDb
16%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$10M
ROI -34%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Whatever It Takes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A008A
#FFCC00
#CC3333
Mood
Fantasy, Action, Mystical
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a central male figure in a red and white checkered robe, holding a glowing orange orb, with a golden dragon head emerging behind him. ”

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Key Elements
Glowing Orange OrbGolden Dragon HeadBrown Woven Basket With FoodGold Crown
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
7/10
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