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  • Actors: Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson (II), John Goodman, Audrey Hepburn
  • Directors: Steven Spielberg
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 10 April 2003
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005956W
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 98,996 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Considered by many to represent a low point in Steven Spielberg's career, 1990's Always did suggest something of a temporary drift in the director's sensibility. A remake of the classic Spencer Tracy film A Guy Named Joe, Always stars Richard Dreyfuss as a Forest Service pilot who takes great risks with his own life to douse wildfires from a plane. After promising his frightened fiancée (Holly Hunter) to keep his feet on the ground and go into teaching, Dreyfuss's character is killed during one last flight. But his spirit wanders restlessly, hopelessly attached to and possessive of Hunter, who can't see or hear him. Then the real conflict begins: a trainee pilot (Brad Johnson), a likeable doofus, begins wooing a not-unappreciative Hunter--and it becomes Dreyfuss's heavenly mandate to accept, and even assist in, their budding romance. The trouble with the film is a certain airlessness, a hyper-inventiveness in every scene and sequence that screams of Spielberg's self-education in Hollywood classicism. Unlike the masters he is constantly quoting and emulating in Always, he forgets to back off and let the movie breathe on its own sometimes, which would better serve his clockwork orchestration of suspense and comedy elsewhere. Still, there are lovely passages in this film, such as the unforgettable look on Dreyfuss's face a half-second before fate claims him. John Goodman contributes good supporting work and Audrey Hepburn makes her final screen appearance as an angel. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

Special Features

1.85 Wide Screen
DVD 9
French\German\Italian\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 4.1 English\Dolby Digital Surround French German Italian Spanish
Dolby Digital 4.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Trailer
Weblinks
Production Notes
Cast And Filmmakers Biographies
Bulgarian\Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Hungarian\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish\Turkish
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Always... a decent feel good movie, 27 Mar 2005
This review is from: Always [DVD] (DVD)
A good Spielberg film from about 1990, this is a nice and easy romantic comedy, it's one of those classic sunday afternoon films.
It's kind of in 2 parts (you'll understand)

The basic story is: Richard Dreyfuss and John Goodman are airbourne fire fighters who obviously put out forrest fires by bombing them with water, Dreyfuss a bit of a risk taker obviously does this in a rather recless manner.

Dreyfuss has a longterm girlfriend Holly"love that accent"Hunter a tough lil tom-boy cookie, wants it to go further though he seems far than bothered about it, until he goes out on a mission and tries to tell her as he gets in the plane... but she doesn't hear him. He then sacrifices himself to save his friend Goodman in his usual maverik way.

Enter Audrey Hepburn (in her last ever film appearance) as the kind of guide to Dreyfuss's spirit who has unfinished business on earth and can't let go until Holly knows how he felt about her.... enter a dashing young pilot who wants Holly and as it happens Dreyfuss is charged by Hepburn with being his guardian angel with some hilarious consequences!

There you are in a nutshell!
I really enjoyed this nice feel-good romatic comedy and would really recomend it for those lazy sunday afternoons when you are feeling a bit down!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Always - you'll want to watch it again and again..., 5 Sep 2003
This review is from: Always [VHS] [1989] (VHS Tape)
Overshadowed by the popularist 'Ghost' which also features the same haunting music - this is one of my all-time favourites... Big, big stars in this one and the biggest star is also the littlest - the divine, petite Holly Hunter, who plays a fantastic role as the life on hold girlfriend who Dreyfuss (deceased) will not let go - hence his role as ghost.... Sentimental, moving - sort of a weepy - remake of a 1930's film a Guy named Joe or Sam... Look out for the beautiful Audrey Hepburn in cameo ...
Why Ghost got all the acolades is beyond me....
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An unlikely film from Spielberg..., 19 Oct 2003
By N. Oliver ""pinky"" (barnstaple, devon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Always [VHS] [1989] (VHS Tape)
Steven Spielberg's tale of love defying death is a good premise for a story and he does very well. Richard Dreyfus plays the fire pilot who dies trying to save some forest fire men who are trapped by a large blaze. He is recruited by Audrey Hepburn (of all people!) to return to earth and act as a guardian angel/trainer for another young pilot. Little does he know, that he is also there to help his girlfriend (Holly Hunter) and friend (John Goodman) come to terms with his sudden death and move on with their lives. Some good performances from the main players and a joy to see Hepburn on the big screen again in this small cameo. A good solid movie that will leave you with a smile, if not some tears, on your face.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Always(DVD)
A good story about a forest firefighter who dies saving a friend and ends up as a gardient spirit to a young up and comming pilot in the fire fighting service who happens to fall... Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. R. Field

5.0 out of 5 stars dvd
great film had on video was looking for ages for the dvd would recommened this it is a good family film no sex or violence
Published 4 months ago by Carolyn Richford

4.0 out of 5 stars top weepie
a top film for all weepie fans.
drefuss is excellent as the ghost who has to let go of his earthly lover. Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2003 by j o howe

5.0 out of 5 stars a contemporary fairy tale
A story of romance and love that lifts the spirit. More importantly it gives the watcher urgue to dream. Read more
Published on 3 May 2002 by paradis4me@msn.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Always
This Spielberg effort tells the story of Pete ( Richard Dreyfuss ) a pilot forest fire-fighter who is in love with another one of his fellow co-worker Dorinda ( Holly Hunter ) but... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2001 by D MCCLUSKEY

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent a must buy!
I would place this film on the same level as Sleepless in Seattle, You've Got Mail, Message in a Bottle and City of Angels, If you enjoy tearful love stories straight from the... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2001 by bond7james@aol.com

4.0 out of 5 stars HANKIES AT THE READY
DARE YOU NOT TO CRY, EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES FROM BOTH DREYFUSS & HUNTER. VERY SIMILAR TO "ONCE AROUND"
Published on 5 Dec 2000 by beverley.windler@mico.co.uk

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