Review of Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) by Drderu — 03 Aug 2020
Women’s plight for choice and freedom with their bodies have always been a sensitive discussion. It is inevitably political, an accurate reflection of the society, the moral and ethical values that surround it that it’s relatively difficult to tackle especially if it involves young women and their power against the opinions and stigma that coincide it.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is a sad depiction of this reality. There’s not a light scene nor a hint of optimism and hopefulness in this excellent drama. Not overseeing the controversy of the subject matter, Never subtly shows the inner turmoil of Autumn, how she reacts toward everything that’s happening around her. How she could appear callous with the propensity to self detach, and only knows despondence as her cousin Skylar and their companionship act as the beating heart of this forlorn film. A particular scene where she’s being questioned by an adviser before undergoing the procedure just took the film to its sad, emotional heights.
Though there are striking similarities in theme between Never and the Romanian art film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days; Never Rarely Sometimes Always feels as present as today which further proves that women in this modern era are still as oppressed when it comes to their autonomy. With great directorial and writing, and really impressive performance from its characters, Never Rarely Sometimes Always is probably the first great drama of 2020.
This review of Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) was written by Drderu on 03 Aug 2020.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always has generally received positive reviews.
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