Review of Always (1989) by Christopher B — 26 Feb 2007

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

This review of Always (1989) was written by Christopher B on 26 Feb 2007.

Always has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 23 Nov 2013

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Spielberg's overly sappy side and a lack of control make this one of his lesser films, but Always is entertaining enough due to its lead performances,…

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By Kyle L (494) on 01 Aug 2014

Enticing fantasy that showcases Spielberg's ability to craft beautiful images and place them within a beautiful film. Enjoyable performances, too…

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By Charlie P (256) on 27 Feb 2013

Okay, it wasn't as good as Ghost, but it still made me cry…

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By Lisa C (451) on 20 Dec 2012

Miss Hepburn's final film...and she appears as God essentially...what a bittersweet bow out of life. An angel in this life and the next…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 15 Apr 2015

No one really stands out in this remake..not the hot shot director or any of the actors.Too overly melodramatic…

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By Spangle (1,205) on 02 Mar 2017

Probably Spielberg's most sickly sentimental and manipulative film, Always is still oddly charming due to Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter…

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By David S (4,459) on 17 Jul 2018

Sappy, sweet, funny, old-fashioned ... why are these considered bad words…

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By Robert G (923) on 27 Aug 2015

This is a romantic drama by director Steven Spielberg. I am not pne that usually likes rom-coms, but this one is one of the few that I like…

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By Barbara S (152) on 11 Dec 2013

I loved this movie. It is not well known, but it is funny, poignant and the chemistry between Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss is magical…

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