Sometimes Always Never

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Anand K A quiet and beautiful film, sweetness and sadness blended perfectly. Immaculate performances from class actors. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/18/25 Full Review Elysia L One of the most boring things i have ever endured. So boring i was compelled to create this rt account Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/05/25 Full Review Gerry M NO, not ever NEVER, SOOOO boring - Never ever again. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/25/24 Full Review J M This is one of those British comedies populated with eccentric characters that feels so light and subtle that it threatens to blow away at the slightest breeze like the plastic bag in AMERICAN BEAUTY. I've seen souflees with more density. However, I am giving this a slight recommendation because, as a Words With Friends enthusiast, I couldn't help but be charmed at Scrabble being at the heart and soul of this movie. Words I learned about and use regularly during my challenges are highlighted here, which inevitably brought a smile to my face. I do wish there was a bit more energy and emotion here. Even during the moments in which the characters are mad at each other, it feels a bit too safe and tidy. It's like watching THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF when you desperately want a little TOP CHEF or HELL'S KITCHEN drama thrown in to the mix. The cast is dependable if not overly inspired, just like the movie itself. Those of you who enjoy British comedies may find more to appreciate than the average viewer. - Jeff Marshall, Movie Blogger (Facebook) Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Andrea K It covers some of what people go through when a child goes missing. The toll it takes on the relationships that are left behind. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/22 Full Review isla s This is a very quirky film, which struck me as a bit like a play only obviously a film version of it I suppose. It seemed somehow quite touching, being primarily about a father trying to re-connect with his son, spending time with him and sharing family tales - imparting his wisdom. In some scenes there's not much dialogue, thus it can be pretty quiet, which may bore some people but it does create a certain atmosphere. I like the fact most of the settings feature quite stylishly coloured surroundings (think bright colours and funky wallpaper). I thought symmetry played quite an important part in the cinematography somehow. Speaking of cinematography, I liked the cats eyes type shots - panoramas of sometimes desolate landscapes. It has quite a British feel to it too, unsurprisingly. If your a fan of the wordplay game Scrabble, then I reckon you would enjoy this film. Also, if your wondering about the title of the film, it is specifically explained (i.e. what it means) during the film. Bill Nighy, Sam Riley and Alice Lowe both give very decent performances, in my opinion (also present are Jenny Agutter and Tim McInnerny). There are some amusing lines of dialogue, though I'd say its more of a quirky drama than an 'out and out' comedy film as such. The music featured is also quite poignant and helped add to the atmosphere, I felt. Yes, I'd definitely recommend this film - I thought it was both quite nicely understated and surprisingly touching. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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