Always (1989)

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• Chris W

  
  This is Spielberg at his most Capra-esque. This is perhaps Spielberg's least well known feature, but that is, perhaps, because it's unfortunately not all that memorable. As far as story goes, it is, in broad terms, Ghost a year before it came out. An aerial firefighter dies… More
  This is Spielberg at his most Capra-esque. This is perhaps Spielberg's least well known feature, but that is, perhaps, because it's unfortunately not all that memorable. As far as story goes, it is, in broad terms, Ghost a year before it came out. An aerial firefighter dies saving his best friend, but has to help his friends and lover move on before he can cross over. Very sentimental fantasy type stuff, but it is Spielberg, after all. The film is a bit too long, and the script could be more compelling, but I actually liked this film (for the most part), which is why it's close to a pass, even if it doesn't quite earn it. Maybe I'm being kind because perhaps Spielberg was just in a rut between a good film (Empire of the Sun) and a great one (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). The film has okay music (though it doesn't really stand out), a decent cast with good performances, and some pretty good work where the special effects, cinematography, and execution of the aerial stuff is concerned. This film is notable for being Audrey Hepburn's last screen appearance, and, while it is nice to see her, she deserved to go out in something a tad better. This is lesser Spielberg, but it still has it's merits. Maybe you should be like me and give it a chance. Maybe this film isn't all that bad, but just needs a little love.

• Ken S

  
  While there are some really fun moments, Always feels like about 3 different movies mashed together. The first twenty five minutes are really enjoyable and then it starts to wander around it's story and never gets back on it's feet.

• Summer W

  
  There was Ghost, but first, there was Always. It's actually Stephen Spielberg's loose remake of a 1944 film, but this movie is magical. It's funny, it's exciting, it's emotionally charged...it's Spielberg.

• danny d

  
  sad but very good

• Leigh R

  
  Incredibly sad yet incredibly sweet. Love Holly and Richard's chemistry.

• Dean M

  
  Steven Spielberg's transcendent remake of 1943 film <i>A Guy Named Joe</i> is good touching, funny, life-affirming, and lightweight. And there goes the lastest film of my favourite idol, Audrey Hepburn, who appeared cameo.

• Michael S

  
  One of Spielberg's worst.

• Jason S

  
  Good flick with a great cast.

• xGary X

  
  Dreary fantasy romance that sees Richard Dreyfus stalking fiancee Holly Hunter from beyond the grave. Tries to capture the magic of classics such as Its A Wonderful Life and A Matter Of Life And Death, but is far too forced and contrived. A rare misfire from Steven Spielberg.

• Matthew Y

  
  Always is a remake of the Spencer Tracy film A Guy Named Joe but doesn't contain the wartime drama from that film. Here instead we have a risk taking fire-fighting pilot (Richard Dreyfuss) whose reckless behavior eventually gets the best of him one day. Crashing and dying he is… More
  Always is a remake of the Spencer Tracy film A Guy Named Joe but doesn't contain the wartime drama from that film. Here instead we have a risk taking fire-fighting pilot (Richard Dreyfuss) whose reckless behavior eventually gets the best of him one day. Crashing and dying he is allowed to linger as a ghost for his grief stricken fiancee (Holly Hunter). Holly eventually is perused by a young pilot (Brad Johnson). At first jealous the pilots spirit eventually decides that this is best for his fiance to move-on and he begins coaching the young lad through suggestive influence. The film has grand flight sequences and some great performances from John Goodman and Audrey Hepburn (in her final role) as well. Pretty unknown and mostly disregarded the film is a blip on the radar of Spielberg films. It feels like it's missing part of it's final act and as an audience we feel a bit cheated with much of the film considering where it takes us in the end. That being said it is an interesting watch that is elevated by great performances and uncanny direction.

• Luke E

  
  heartwarming drama, but slow moving and quite weak on the character development and setting. I recently heard its a remake of a 1943 film and Spielberg decided not to treat it like that. But I think this film is pretty watchable.

• Marcus W

  
  I've never thought very much of Ghost, but it's way better than this. Not even Spielberg is perfect.

• Lee K

  
  Pretty good as i remember it. Good storyline with quite interesting charectors.

• Donna D

  
  Another great movie by Steven Spielberg. This time, starring the ever wonderful actor Richard Dreyfuss, along with Holly Hunter and John Goodman as wonderful amusing supporting cast. A firefighter movie in the mountains, Dreyfuss portrays a pilot performing dangerous missions to… More
  Another great movie by Steven Spielberg. This time, starring the ever wonderful actor Richard Dreyfuss, along with Holly Hunter and John Goodman as wonderful amusing supporting cast. A firefighter movie in the mountains, Dreyfuss portrays a pilot performing dangerous missions to assist with the Firefighters putting out dangerous fires. After a tragic accident, Dreyfuss is left on this earth to linger around his friends and help assist another pilot that is oddly the same as him only younger, played by Brad Johnson. A wonderful romantic comedy, and a tearjerker. Also, a great cameo by Audrey Hepburn herself. One of my favorites.

• Leo L

  
  A beautiful movie!

• Moe E

  
  I began watching Always for three reasons...Holly Hunter, John Goodman and Steven Spielberg. When it was all said and done, I regret having started. Don't get me wrong, Holly Hunter and John Goodman were good in their roles and the movie definitely had "the look" of a… More
  I began watching Always for three reasons...Holly Hunter, John Goodman and Steven Spielberg. When it was all said and done, I regret having started. Don't get me wrong, Holly Hunter and John Goodman were good in their roles and the movie definitely had "the look" of a Spielberg adventure film. But, I just found the story to be sappy, dull and predictable. Yawn...

• Jim W

  
  An under-rated romantic drama that's just as good as Ghost but less people have seen this.

• Christopher B

  
  I remember this like it was yesterday (If I got amnesia today). Blech.

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