The story in "Never Rarely Sometimes Always" isn't glamorized. It's reserved, meticulous and quiet, but that's a good thing.

Director Eliza Hittman, who also directed two "13 Reasons Why" episodes and "Beach Rats," brings an indie drama deserving of uproarious praise opposite of its subtle tone.

Autumn (extremely well-played by newcomer Sidney Flanigan) is a 17-year-old girl from a small town in Pennsylvania and works at a market with her cousin Skylar (Talia Ryder). One day she finds out she's pregnant and she doesn't really know what to do without her sort-of supportive mom and creepy stepdad knowing. After visiting a clinic and trying some homemade methods to terminate the pregnancy, she discovers that she can get an abortion without parental consent in New York. With her giant suitcase and rebellious cousin in tow, Autumn travels by long bus rides and expensive subway tickets to the city.

Before fingers start to point amidst this highly political topic, the movie is mostly nonjudgmental and not directly political. The overall tone of this movie is subtle. The drab saturated colors add another field of depth to a movie that has its best moments in the quiet scenes. Sometimes the dialogue – or lack thereof – is uncomfortable and awkward, but that's the point.

"Never Rarely" is really a one-of-a-kind, unconventional story for its raw depiction of a teenager struggling with an unwanted pregnancy and handling all the obstacles thrown her way. And at the center of the film is Flanigan and Ryder.

Ryder is in the upcoming musical movie "West Side Story," but for Flanigan this is her very first role. Surely, audiences haven't seen the last of these women. Ryder definitely brings a lot to the table as a supportive cousin, but Flanigan shines. Audiences can feel Autumn's pain through her longing looks out the window. But if they aren't sold yet, there's a scene where a medical professional asks Autumn sexual history questions. It's where the movie gets its title from, and it's the most pivotal scene in the movie that showcases Flanigan's talent.

We don't really find out the details other than "never, rarely, sometimes or always," and that's a fantastic storytelling choice. The audience can see how much it's hurt her physically and mentally, people don't really need any more details than that.

In the middle of this coronavirus climate, it's really refreshing to find a movie that's not loudly, politically driven. Don't miss this one.

Score: 8/10

"Never Rarely Sometimes Always" is available on Video on Demand, Friday, April 3.

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