Always (DVD, 1999, Widescreen)

Steven Spielberg's 1989 remake of the 1943 movie "A Guy named Joe". A classic romance (with action). Not your typical chick flick. A must see romance for both genders (for a change). Some complexity. A layered film. Underrated. A great date flick. Deeply touching without necessarily being an overt tear jerker. A film with heart. Spielberg in true form. Watch for detail. Dreyfuss, Hunter, and Goodman, all at their best. A wonderful cameo from Audrey Hepburn in her last film appearance! - Really. Check it out.

Great Remake of 1940's, A Guy Called Joe with Spencer Tracy.Well done updated for todays audience.Richard Dreyfuss has the strength to carry the movie,though never hurts to have Holly Hunter in female role.John Goodman as friend,mentor to both keeps the story line moving.Cameo of Audrey Hepburn brings a nostalgia for us older viewers

I consider this movie entertaining with a good cast of actors. I've wanted it in dvd, found a good price on e-bay and I was lucky enough to win this dvd. In my opinon, there was nothing to dislike about this movie.

i bought the movie always because richard dreyfuss and holly hunter are a perfect couple it is a good love story with a different out come but still a love story

Another story that endeavors with humour to scratch the surface of what really matters in life and what might happen after death. How life is unpredictable and passes all so quickly. There is a big message in the movie about making your life count and how everything we do in this life affects others around us, even if we do not see the impact we are making on them directly. The picture is very romantic, silly, and heart touching. Beautiful story!

This is one of those movies that never gets old. Funny, charming and fun. If you have read any of my other comments you will find that I seldom give a movie an excellent rating. For whatever reason this little gem never did well at the box office. It came along in a time when movies were all explosions, skin, blood guts and gore, depending more on special effects and loud explosions than charters and acting, and that was what people seem to want. And if it is blood, guts and gore you are looking for, then perhaps you should skip this one. However, if you are looking for charm, humor, fun and a bit of the supernatural all wrapped up in a compelling story line. Then you'll enjoy this movie completely. I have been waiting for a long time for this to go into my collection. Unfortunately I still am. I ordered this movie more than a month and a half ago, have had the movie canceled on me because they didn't have it in stock, and was forced to reorder it again. I am still waiting......The wait is worth it.

Tom R.

bought the movie but then they discovered that they did not have it or it was broken, so basicly no transaction took place other then my money being refunded

This is my all time favorite movie. Didn't know it was available on DVD. Was happy with my order. It was quick and painless and delivery was prompt.

This was an old fav. I had on VHS that wore out.
I was very very glad to find it in DVD.
It is a great movie.

I ordered 2 dvd's that they had available. Paypal took my money right away. Received an email about the same time I should have received dvd's saying they were out of stock and order would be details. Another couple of weeks go by, no updates from them. I called their 800 number twice. Had to leave a message, never could reach a live person, and never received a call back, One month after my order, I sent them an email asking for the status of my order. They still didn't have it in stock with no estimate time of arrival to get it. So after 5 or 6 weeks, I cancelled my order. What a waste of time. Don't like that they said they had it in stock or I would have never bid on it or bought it from them. Won't order from them again.

Thank you for the quick shippment. Product as advertised! We will buy again from this seller. We could not find this movie anywhere at our local stores, so we were glad you had it!

I thought the movie had horrible actors, and started off slow and dull. I had to turn it off after a half an hour becuase I was not interested in the movie

great movie had it once before but it came up missing. great movie for my collection. love holly hunter and richard dryfress as well. john goodman is great too. recommend this to any one who loves a good love story!!

THE MOVIE IS EXCEPTIONAL. I HAVE SEEN IT BEFORE AND I WANTED IT. IT WAS WELL PERFORMED AND A GREAT MOVIE.

I love this movie. Its funny and sad at the same time. I bought it because it talks about life after the death of a loved one. The only thing I diden't like was that it is widesreen. I prefer full screen. I would buy it again as a gift for others. Great price.

Great Movie! Not a new one but I had it on VHS and wanted to get a DVD.
It is one I like to pull out of the case and watch periodically. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. The acting is very good .

I am sorry this took so long. I have always loved this film. Since I have received this CD, my friends and I had a "movie night" as a screening. Some people remember the movie, some didn't. Now everyone thinks the same as I do!
Thanks so very much.
nickers51

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This movie depicts the emotions of an eternal love that transcends death itself. Richard Dreyfus is amazing as Pete. I purchased this movie because I feel it is a classic remake of "A Guy Named Joe". Spielberg does a great job with this cast. Recommended for one of those nights that you want to curl up in a blanket and enjoy a good movie.

This is story has everything, danger, romance, excitment and verve. All the charectors really bring this movie together like no other movie has before. I would buy 50 of them and send it to every member of the family if I was rich that is.....lol

Love the flick. A great story of love and brave people. Love the cast. Favorite classic. Makes me laugh out loud and keep the tissues close by. I bought it to add to my collection of pilot films. I am married to an awesome pilot and we are deeply in love. So, it only makes sense to have this great film in our collection.

I love the ghostly romantic Richard clinging to his girlfriend after death. Because I love old movies.

Great movie for the whole family. A definite keeper if you have your own dvd library. I'd seen this movie before and thoroghly enjoyed it, so I decided I wanted it in my video/dvd library

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.