Always

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Brad Johnson, Audrey Hepburn
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Rating: PG
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Box Office: $43,858,790
1989

Times Seen:
Tim: 3

Summary: A remake of the film, A Guy Named Joe. Pete Sandich (Richard Dreyfuss) is a legendary pilot forest fire-fighter. He takes big chances and performs daredevil flying. His love, Dorinda (Holly Hunter) fears for his life every time he takes to the skies. When Pete's buddy Al (John Goodman)has an accident and his plane catches on fire, Pete makes a daring rescue and saves Al's life- at the expense of his own. Pete awakens to be met by a friendly angel, Hap (Audrey Hepburn) who tells Pete that he is to return to guide young pilot (Brad Johnson). While he is back he must perform a task that will be the hardest thing he has ever done in his "life"- let Dorinda go to live the rest of her life.

Review:

Tim: I love this movie. Richard Dreyfuss is incredible as always. I have more respect for him than many other actors in Hollywood. Ther performance he gives here is irresistable. You immediately fall in love with the character, and find yourself loving every second of screentime he receives. The role Dreyfuss gets is incredible, yet the role is nothing without Dreyfuss' performance. This is one of his best. Do not miss it.

Holly Hunter is actually very good in this film. I'm not a huge fan of her work, but there is something about this role in this film that makes her both appealing and lovely. Her onscreen chemistry with Dreyfuss is wonderful, and amazing to watch.John Goodman brings a lot to the movie, too. He brings his own touch to many of the comedic scenes, which help make this movie as great as it is. Audrey Hepburn makes an appearance which is very well done. Enough cannot be said of Steven Spielberg for the amazing job he did. Spielberg isn't well known for this film, but it is incredible. This film doesn't seem like a "typical" Spielberg film, but if you look closely enough, you will see his genius behind every seen.

If you are in the mood for a romantic film, or are feeling in a sad mood, this film is for you. Always won't depress you, but it will make you cry. I wholeheartedly recommend seeing this movie. This film is definitely a tear-jerker. It will strike a chord deep inside you. The characters are so rich and vivid, and when you see what they go through, it makes for sad yet amazing entertainment.
This film is excellent. I am not the biggest romantic movie fan in the world, but I love this movie. Several parts of this film are truly sad, and I need to fight off tears every time.(But I never cry!)

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 9



If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend: My Life, Mr. Holland's Opus, Ghost, A Guy Named Joe