It Never Rains: A charming little headache

If you're in the mood for something that doesn't demand much, It Never Rains might be your ticket. It's the kind of movie you put on when your brain is already halfway out the door. If you hate old-fashioned domestic bickering or plots that move at the speed of a Sunday afternoon nap, steer clear. Otherwise, it’s fine. Just fine.

Junior is stuck playing host to a girl his parents want him to like. He assumes the worst, so he pays off his kid sister to ruin the vibe. Classic teenage move. Watching him scramble to undo his own mess once he realizes she's actually pretty is the whole point here. It’s not rocket science, but it hits the spot if you like lighthearted comedy.

The pacing is… well, it’s definitely a product of its time. Some scenes drag on while the characters exchange quips that feel a little rehearsed. But then you catch a look on someone's face, or a reaction shot that feels genuinely lived-in, and it snaps back to life for a minute. 🙄

It reminded me a bit of the frantic energy in

The sister character is a real piece of work. She takes her job of being a pest very seriously. Almost too seriously. There's a moment where she’s just hovering in the background of a conversation, looking bored, and it was honestly the funniest part of the whole sequence.

Does it have the punch of Cactus Crandall? Not really. It’s thinner, for sure. But it doesn't try to be anything else. It knows it’s a fluff piece.

Quick Observations

• The parents are exactly as annoying as you’d expect them to be.
• The living room set looks like it’s held together by tape and optimism.
• I’m still not sure if Junior is a genius or the biggest idiot in the room. Probably both.
• There’s a weird amount of door-slamming. Like, a lot.

If you have an hour to kill and don't want to think about the plot, this works. Just don't go looking for life-changing cinema. Sometimes, a movie is just a movie. 🌧️