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Tyler G Great cast and setting. Dreyfuss is so deeply unlikable that it underminds the movie a bit. Brad Johnson doesn't work. Holly Hunter is amazing. A mixed bag in a forgotten Spielberg movie. It is pretty good, but not great. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/19/25 Full Review Joel H Always has always had a special place in my heart. It made a big impact on me the first time that I saw it, and those emotions have stuck with me since then. Even though this Steven Spielberg film is dripping with sentimentality, I think it works because every single character is authentic and likeable. Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, and John Goodman carry this story with relative ease, and I think everyone would love to be greeted by the calming presence of Audrey Hepburn when they reach the other side. I have actually been surprised to learn that Always is not as beloved by all as it is by me. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review Brian B A chic flick for men Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/10/25 Full Review Allison B It's one of those movies that something reminds you to go look for it to watch again after many years. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/18/25 Full Review SkyRo P "Always," a film from 1989 featuring John Goodman, Holly Hunter, and Richard Dreyfuss, tells the story of a firefighter pilot who battles blazes in the sky. The narrative weaves together a romance between the two lead characters, with Goodman providing comic relief while also bringing depth during a poignant moment involving a character's death. However, I found the film to be excessively lengthy. It drags on more than necessary, which may alienate general audiences. Critics might view it favorably due to their professional obligation to analyze films, but for the average viewer, it feels overly extended and sluggish. It's not a movie I would choose to revisit; while it had its moments, it ultimately doesn't resonate with me. It appears that the film was attempting to ride the coattails of "Top Gun's" success, but it fails to capture the same energy or deliver a comparable experience. Dreyfuss, in this scenario, is like a less charismatic version of Tom Cruise, which made it unlikely for the film to live up to "Top Gun's" high standards. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/18/25 Full Review Hugh L All in all, a very good film. It tells an engaging story. Occasionally it resorts to slightly silly events (like Dorinda dancing with all the firefighters), but on the whole it is both engaging and believable. Well acted by all, including Audrey Hepburn, it gives viewers a very slight idea of the hardships and actual hell hot spots and tanker drivers (pilots) go thru. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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