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For all its state-of-the-art special effects, Always is essentially a remake of the 1943 Spencer Tracy-Irene Dunne fantasy vehicle A Guy Named Joe--minus the wartime context. Richard Dreyfuss stars as a reckless fire-fighting pilot who is killed in what was to have been his final mission. Ascending to Heaven, Dreyfuss is .. Read more

Starring	Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, Audrey Hepburn
Director	Steven Spielberg
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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  A Little Cheesey But...
  
  This was one of my wife's choice of films, but I watched it and was won over. Funny, sad, and moving. A story that's just a little bit different.
  
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  - David
  - Durham
  - 08 Apr 2005 at 20:08
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  wonderful a MUST !
  
  Haa! such nice movies god bless I had a wonderful time and forgotten reality watching it A must , I will rent it again !
  
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  - Kitty102
  - 15 reviews
  - London
  - 01 Apr 2012 at 23:43
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  Watch with your children
  
  I love these films that portray both sides of the alive/dead divide.
  
  And this was very watchable alto I prefer the original but hey a feel good film ... read more »
  
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- - LEM
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  - Edinburgh
  - 01 Nov 2011 at 17:54
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  Always and forever..................
  
  This is a fantastic love story and tear jerker, if you are big softy like me, you must must must watch it!
  
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  - 09 Sep 2011 at 21:34
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  A kind of fariytale
  
  I mainly watch this to see Spielberg's back catalog. This was a nice surprise a bit like a fairytale set in the modern world. Some European directors would ... read more »
  
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- - brokenking
  - 219 reviews
  - Bristol
  - 14 Mar 2011 at 11:46
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  Not for me
  
  I read the blurb and the cast list, thought it would be a great movie. I went ahead and rented it. All I can say is what a waste of good actors and what ... read more »
  
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  - Richmond. North Yorkshire
  - 14 Jul 2009 at 16:41
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  Always
  
  Not bad, more a family Sunday afternoon movie with the kids, easy to watch and quite enjoyable.
  
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  - Stockton-on-Tees
  - 05 Jun 2009 at 13:11
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  Always - Brings a lump to the throat
  
  If your looking for a good Sunday afternoon flick this is the one!
  
  Its been ten years since I first saw this film but it still remains one of the ... read more »
  
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- - rob0903
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  - Woodford Green
  - 08 Mar 2009 at 19:34
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  ouch
  
  I turned this after 5 mins, maybe cos I wasn't in the mood.. was a bit slow..
  
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  - 04 Dec 2008 at 09:26
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  Never fails
  
  There are a few films I like to watch once a year if I can. Miracle on 34th Street, Usual Suspects, The Day The Earth Stood Still, Always.
  
  I just ... read more »
  
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  - Huntingdon
  - 01 Dec 2008 at 07:16
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  disappointing
  
  I was really looking forward to this film. Excellent cast, perfect storyline. Shame that it just didn't cut it. John Goodman was truly believable, but ... read more »
  
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  - 27 Jul 2008 at 20:35
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  A Little Cheesey But...
  
  This was one of my wife's choice of films, but I watched it and was won over. Funny, sad, and moving. A story that's just a little bit different.
  
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- 90225
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  - David
  - Durham
  - 08 Apr 2005 at 20:08
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  This remake of the ...
  
  This remake of the 1943 film A GUY NAMED JOE stars Richard Dreyfuss as Pete Sandich, a daredevil pilot who specializes in putting out forest fires. Pete ... read more »
  
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- - John#53
  - TELFORD
  - 08 Feb 2004 at 15:05
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  Slushy romantic film...
  
  Slushy romantic film - bit slow in parts but nevertheless quite watchable. Bit of a predicatable story line but quite good.
  
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- - Linda#26
  - NOTTINGHAM
  - 27 May 2004 at 11:05
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  A feelgood Chick Movie
  
  Although on saying that, it is one of my favorite films and one I can watch over & over. At turns happy and sad and with a nail biting climax, this is a &#... read more »
  
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- - OldFatBiker
  - West Yorkshire
  - 26 Mar 2005 at 14:42
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  Will enduce tears in ...
  
  Will enduce tears in the hardest of cynics. (Even me) A romantic movie that isnt corny or irritating, with some great comic moments. Just sqeaks in with a ... read more »
  
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- - Darren#66
  - CHESTERFIELD
  - 21 Aug 2004 at 09:56
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  Underrated Spielberg film
  
  It seems there are three 'Spielbergs'. Two of them are loved filmmakers: the one that makes thrilling blockbusters whether genuinely great (Jaws, ... read more »
  
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- - Motta80
  - West Sussex
  - 13 Jul 2005 at 15:27
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  Always - Brings a lump to the throat
  
  If your looking for a good Sunday afternoon flick this is the one!
  
  Its been ten years since I first saw this film but it still remains one of the ... read more »
  
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- - rob0903
  - 6 reviews
  - Woodford Green
  - 08 Mar 2009 at 19:34
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  Always
  
  Not bad, more a family Sunday afternoon movie with the kids, easy to watch and quite enjoyable.
  
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  - Stockton-on-Tees
  - 05 Jun 2009 at 13:11
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  Why Spielberg Why?
  
  I am one of the biggest Steven Spielberg fans around. However, I hadn't been aware of this film he made called 'Always' but of course had to check ... read more »
  
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- - Sophie Gorton
  - Essex, England
  - 02 Aug 2004 at 21:16
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  So wonderful
  
  I know this is a schmaltzy Spielberg remake and my husband and brother in law don't get past the first half hour but its a wonderful weepy. Totally romantic... read more »
  
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  - Giz
  - 245 reviews
  - Coventry
  - 02 Nov 2004 at 16:59

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  For all its state-of-the-art special effects, Always is essentially a remake of the 1943 Spencer Tracy-Irene Dunne fantasy vehicle A Guy Named Joe--minus the wartime context. Richard Dreyfuss stars as a reckless fire-fighting pilot who is killed in what was to have been his final mission. Ascending ...