I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

After seeing a movie with Marg Helgenberger made in the 90's "Death Dreams" with Christopher Reeve, I felt the need to look for other Marg Helgenberger performances besides her famous turn in CSI - To my surprise, not many, except "Death Dreams" where she gives a performance that goes straight to something truly personal. She is amazing, amazing! That's how I got to Always. The only Spielberg film I hadn't seen. The film is a sort of remake of "A Guy Named Joe" charming with a lovely central performance by Holly Hunter but where is Marg? She's way back in the background. Beautiful and real but way too far away in the background. The most memorable memorable moment, at least for a film buff - is the last film appearance by Audrey Hepburn, as an angel.

What a glorious, feel good movie. I've always liked "A Guy Named Joe" and found this charming piece an equal to the original. True, Dreyfuss is no Spence, Hunter sure isn't Dunne, and Johnson can't hold a candle to Van, but all in all as remakes go this was great. The set up scenes where Dreyfuss buys Hunter the dress and then at the bar has to share her with all the fliers is funny. Showing Johnson first catching a glimpse of her and seeing in his eyes what we will come to find out later in the movie sets the whole plot up quite nicely. Dreyfuss' last night spent with Hunter where she explains to him how she feels and her comment about risking his life for trees seems hollow, that she could understand if he was doing what he did to save a life was prophetic to say the least for as we see in the next scenes, Dreyfuss does indeed give his life to save his best friend, Al Yackey played by Goodman. Goodman plays (quite well I might add) the role of Dreyfuss' best buddy, but also takes on the wonderful added role of friend, confidant, and protector of Hunter. When he brings her back to the base to face her loss and then sees her interaction with Johnson you realize how much he really does care for those around him. Audrey Hapburn as Hap was simply marvelous. Although she did appear tired, she gave the role something that brought the whole movie together. Her quiet demeanor as she leads Dreyfuss to his, shall we say, redemption is a masterpiece. Watch both films and see just how a remake should be done.

Contrary of its title, the movie is a swan's song: it's the final movie with Spielberg for Dreyfuss and it's the last movie for Miss Hepburn before she goes to her hair stylist. The entire movie is about ending (death, end of romance, leaving friends). However, as it's a Spielberg's movie, it's not about mourning and desolation but a vibrant call for love and optimism. For me, this movie would be always indeed my favorite Spielberg's because it's one of the best love movies that I have seen.As unusual as it is, I'm sure the setting in an incendiary unit brings something particular, fire being the image of passion. Also, the facetious Dreyfuss and John Goodman brings a lot of warmth but the movie is clearly illuminated by Holly Hunter. I didn't know her well but she is an amazing brunette, small, fragile but also courageous and passionate. With her, Spielberg can amend a filmography a bit too masculine, because his hero is always a boy or a man. Now, it's true that we can't talk about this movie without mentioning "Ghost" that have the same story (a ghost lover) and the same choice for a 50's song ("unchained melody" vs "smoke gets in your eye"). "Always" has failed while "Ghost" wins it all. However, my preference goes to "Always" because it's more powerful, devoid of all violence and without Whoopi (see below) as well. Pairing: "Purple color": maybe it's only other love story but as it stars Whoopi, this is the only Spielberg's movie i will never see.

During the 1970's, Steven Spielberg and Richard Dreyfuss made a great team. The intense little actor played a likable shark expert in JAWS and a suburban alien-obsessed dad in CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND. And ten years later, they attempt to rekindle that magic. And although there's some good use of The Spielberg Touch… flowing camera-work weaving in and out of glorious special effects… this is a romance that tries too hard to pull heartstrings.Dreyfuss and sidekick John Goodman are firefighting pilots with a dangerous job. Dreyfuss is a daredevil who, with each venture, risks his life more than necessary. The first thirty minutes consists of Holly Hunter, Dreyfus's girlfriend who works ground control, and Goodman trying to tell their friend he's taking too many chances. But this occurs between sappy dialog and the building of a relationship that wasn't very special to begin with.That is, until Dreyfus is killed and, while wandering around a earth-based purgatory, New Age angel Audrey Hepburn gives him an afterlife mission: to help a handsome young pilot, Brad Johnson, earn his wings. But Johnson's true aim is to win over Holly Hunter – turning an interesting twist into a wasted subplot.Dreyfuss, as a ghost, seems more like a creepy stalker, placing thoughts into people's minds to maneuver their choices – especially Hunter, who he won't let go of. Meanwhile, he reluctantly helps Johnson… who unsuccessfully balances a suave yet dorky character… become a great pilot.Holly Hunter, while being a cute, spunky actress, is miscast as an ingénue every man desires. Goodman does his usual fat funny guy, but to an annoying level – he and everyone else seem to be playing for opening night audiences. And Dreyfus goes so overboard with forced sentimentality you'll wish the shark had got him or that those aliens never brought him home.The Ariel shots, while filmed beautifully (especially the pivotal death scene), are simply used as breaks from an overlong Hallmark Card. And Steven Spielberg would thankfully end his creative mid-life crisis with HOOK and get back to business at hand.And More Reviews: www.cultfilmfreaks.com