Review of Always (1989) by Xgary X — 07 Jan 2007

As in, how long will I continue to despise this movie?

This review of Always (1989) was written by Xgary X on 07 Jan 2007.

Always has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Askewglasses (18) on 29 Aug 2013

In short this is probably one of the worst of Spielberg's films. It's not necessarily bad but its very boring…

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By Alec B (1,705) on 22 Oct 2016

Easily one of Spielberg's worst movies. Everything here seems lazy, even John Williams' score…

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By Kevin M. W (1,682) on 11 Apr 2016

Not sure what Spielberg was trying to do here…

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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 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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By Matthew D (1,591) on 25 Jul 2018

Not a bad film, Always is as well put together as one expects from Spielberg, but lacking in any real bite, there's far too little to engage…

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By Pete 1 (644) on 13 Jul 2013

This is a perfectly well made family film - not too powerful or affecting, but you can't fault any of the performances from Hunter, Goodman…

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By Julien L (151) on 18 Nov 2012

I've come to see this film's weaknesses, but man I used to love it when I was younger. Holly Hunter was great…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 03 Sep 2018

This movie didn't really offer up anything new for this particular genre, and it has been done better, but it still has the occasional moment…

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By Nathanael Hood (305) for Audiences Everywhere (44) on 27 Dec 2018

Always may not be a classic, but there's not a drop of cynicism in the whole thing. Spielberg's earnestness is infectious…

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