Sometimes Always Never (2019)

Title
"Sometimes Always Never"

Intro
"Sometimes Always Never" is a 2019 British drama-comedy film directed by Carl Hunter and composed by Frank Cottrell Boyce. The movie stars Bill Nighy, Sam Riley, and Alice Lowe. The movie distinctively provides a quirky, timelessly trendy, and emotionally abundant household drama rooted in the distinctive world of competitive Scrabble.

Plot
The movie revolves around Alan, a trendy tailor and Scrabble enthusiast (played by Bill Nighy), whose eldest boy, Michael, stormed out of the house during a heated game of Scrabble and never returned. Since then, Alan and his other boy, Peter (played by Sam Riley), have been estranged, their relationship strained by years of looking for Michael, whose absence hangs heavy over their lives.

The movie checks out the styles of communication and the absence thereof. Alan likes words, and in contrast, Peter declines them due to their function in his bro's disappearance. Ultimately, they are combined by a strange online Scrabble gamer, whom they think could perhaps be Michael.

Setting
Set in rainy Liverpool and the stunning scenic seaside location of the North West of England, the film lays out the journey of Alan and Peter as they reconnect through an unlikely online Scrabble competitors. Their distinct bond is being tested all over once again in their cumulative mission to discover Michael.

Characters and Acting
Costs Nighy as Alan provides a remarkable efficiency and stands apart with his smart efficiency and subtle humor. Sam Riley, as Peter, encourages with his expressions of regulated angst and feeling. The remainder of the cast, including Alice Lowe as Peter's wife, Suzanne, is likewise quite impressive.

Design and Direction
The movie is a visually stylish quirky drama, emphasized by director Carl Hunter's unique aesthetic choices, consisting of mid-century modern style and elliptical storytelling. His choice of the film's technicolor and retro style reflects the eccentricities of the characters and their lives. Much of the humor in the film originates from Frank Cottrell Boyce's insightful movie script.

Conclusion
"Sometimes Always Never" is a heart-warming film that looks into the characteristics of loss, inter-generational disconnects, fixation with words, and the struggle for reconciliation. It is a story about relationships and how they are strained by the failure to interact. The film, with its comedic undertones, handles to deal with the serious subject matter of loss and misunderstanding in a light-hearted manner. It utilizes Scrabble as a non-traditional storytelling tool, effectively interacting the lead character's emotional journey. The film leaves the audience with a poignant message - in some cases, the words that are not spoken have the greatest power.

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