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Always (DVD, 1999, Widescreen)
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This movie is not only heart-warming and dramatic at times, it's also funny and inspirational. I have loved it since it first came out back in 1989. The Characters are well thought out and portrayed very well by the actors. John Goodman never fails to make me laugh. You will be surprised by Richard Dreyfuss. Holly Hunter is the perfect combination of raw emotion and fun.
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I bought this Steven Spielberg movie before on VHS, but it's good enough to buy again on DVD. Quirky Holly Hunter and a younger looking Richard Dreyfuss have great chemistry on-screen, but the real scene stealer is John Goodman, a very gifted comedic and dramatic actor. The movie works for me because it takes you on an emotional roller-coaster, with good laughter, some exciting action sequences, and a few heart wrenching sad moments. Yes, it's truly a 'chick flick', but that happens to be my favorite movie genre. The characters are well developed and in spite of some tragedy, the movie ends on a high note. Just a bit of trivia - I believe this is the final appearance in a movie for legendary actress Audrey Hepburn.
With most modern movies being sex, violence, and that, this movie is refreshing and innocent. Has a terrific moral to the story, interesting characters, supporting characters (Dale Dye is outstanding as always), the crazy old hobo in the airplane hangar is another scene stealer. My favorite scene and one that always brings a tear to my eye no matter how many times I see the movie, is when Richard Dreyfuss' character "dances" with Holly Hunter's character to the tune "Smoke Gets In You Eyes" Bittersweet happy ending, very entertaining story, never boring which has taught ME the lesson, never let things unsaid because the next minute may be too late...………...
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This is one of the Spielberg movies that draw quizzical looks- "Spielberg made that?" and "Wasn't that on cable last week?"- or worse- "I've never heard of "Always." Folks, it's true. This is not a popcorn movie. There are no extraterrestrials making contact, Indy doesn't make a cameo, neither Toms (Hanks and Cruise) are leading men, there are no rampaging dinosaurs, and no leg-munching sharks. This movie DOES capture that little twirl of magic that only Steven Spielberg can infuse in his films. He does tap some big talent for the leading roles in "Always": John Goodman, whose role as the leading man's best friend is performed with humanness, soul, wit, and believability. Holly Hunter is the lead's girl; her character is passionate, comic, and expresses such sorrow and joy with the flicker of a eye and lilt in her voice. Audrey Hepburn's last acting role was in this gem of a movie. She's a modern-day Clarence from "It's a Wonderful Life" as she guides our protagonist through the most important journey of his life. Steven Spielberg brilliantly taps a talent he spotlighted (and delighted his audience) in the movies "Jaws" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind": Richard Dreyfuss. His character is clever, sardonic, tender, light-hearted, despairing, and ultimately- as only Spielberg's protagonists can be- at peace. The setting is fire-country, full of topography, forests, and fires. Pete (Dreyfuss) and Al (Goodman) thumb their noses at danger, perilously flying their WWII-era planes over flaming forests that as Al says can pull you down, suck you under, and explode like bombs. Dorinda (Hunter) and Pete are perfectly matched, she cools and fuels the fire within him- and he returns favor for her. Pete loves Dorinda deeply, but he struggles to express it, as if he's shielding himself from the fire in her heart. He's at odds, finding himself in a crossroads... Should he continue flying, continue fire-fighting, continue this lifestyle that consumes Dorinda with worry and fear for his life and their future? Or, is it time to hand the torch down to a new, young, and fresh flying ace and embrace a more sedate lifestyle with Dorinda? As Pete and Al are fighting a particularly harsh inferno, disaster strikes and Al is faced with his own mortality; he is sharply aware that his life may be over in a few short seconds. Pete, ever loyal and always the hero (if not a bit flawed), saves his friend's life... but pays the ultimate price. There is a place after mortal coils are shed, but just as smoke gets in your eyes, the path is unclear. Enter Hap (Hepburn). We're never sure if Hap is a personification of God or an angel. Spielberg never elaborates on the exact definition of just who her role is, all we can simply do as an audience is drink in the elegance, serenity, and warmth of Hepburn's beautful and fitting final role as Pete's guide after his sacrifice. The score, like those amazing WWII planes, absolutely soars; it's some of John Williams' best. The music will weave itself into your soul. The cinematography is amazing. The acting is top-notch. "Always" will coax laughter, tears, edge-of-your-seat tension, and moments of wonder... for such a little movie, it truly encapsulates the magic that only Steven Spielberg can conjure.Read full review
I purchased the movie because I saw and loved the original movie with Spencer Tracey, "A Man Named Joe." (I think). So I bought, watched and loved it. Richard Dreyfuss is great. Had a bit of a different story line/flare but nevertheless enjoyed it. It was nice to see Audrey Hepburn out of her normal roles in movies, but she did such a good job, looks great for her age. All round, a good, enjoyable, fun-loving family movie.
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