The Worst Film Ever

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

After Indiana Jones 3 The Master of Film tried something new a romantic drama about remembering the ones we love and the pain of losing precious memories but also maintaining hope that the one we will always love for eternity will always remember you and love you always! That is the message and theme of this beautiful heartbreaking subtle masterpiece which is so underrated and forgotten that it almost feels like it does not exist to many people but it does but many people hate it because they are not used to seeing Steven Spielberg direct this kind of film which is a shame because it has a subliminal message and essence of love and thoughtfulness and forgiveness because maybe we are not there for the ones we love and the time we would all like to spend with one another is too much or we all get carried away with jobs or work commitments which takes away the time we have with our loved ones so does death in a way and the film explores the themes of what happens after we die do we just enter a void of nothing or do remain a helpful part of the next generation do we support and comfort the people we cherish and help them guide them even though you can't see them they will always be there any time anywhere and that is what Hap Audrey Hepburn's Character explains to Richard Dreyfuss's Character Pete Anything you do for yourself is a wasted spirit your life is over and at the end after Pete tells Hap that he is not ready to say goodbye to Dorinda the woman he loved all those years ago Hap simply says you have to free yourself and let her go otherwise if you don't she will not be set free and ready to move on and look forward to the next goal the next phase of her life your life is over the time you had has gone you had your chance it is time to remember and let her go as Pete learns his lesson he finally lets her go when he says go on go on after a beautiful scene of acceptance and remembrance where Pete tells Dorinda those magic words I love You something he was afraid of saying something uncomfortable for him he never tells Dorinda how he feels he always lets his job get in the way his friends his life outside of his love life he always shrugged or pushed the romantic element of their love aside, Dorinda and Pete's relationship is strained they never could connect or bond they are 2 very different people with different paths or directions they feel are the right choices Dorinda feels insecure about Pete's job as a fire pilot but as you discover throughout the film she never has the confidence to explore different careers she was always happy on the ground Pete's spirit helps her overcome her fears and worries which help her in her life and ends Pete's life fulfilling the purpose of his life to care for her in her time of need and to cherish her thoughts and her dreams Dorinda always shops in her sleep which creates a memory for Pete similar to Jim's Mother's piano melody in Empire of the Sun or Celie and Nettie's hand clapping motion and song in the Color Purple That is Pete's Memory Dorinda creating the shopping list in her sleep that is the core memory the thought that Pete's spirit remembers cherishes holds dear in his heart even in death! I loved Audrey Hepburn's couple of scenes as Hap she is the light in Pete's afterlife and guide she helps him understand how to morn the loss of your own life the loving romance to his wife but also how to grieve and remember the life you have enjoyed and cherished all the friends you made the family you loved and respected I wish there was someone like Hap to guide me through the problems in my life I Really need it right now my life is very worrying and sad my life is not what I expected it to be when I was welcomed into the world by my Mother and Father I am depressed lonely and scared of all the things that could happen to me any day now Back to the film Hap's purpose and the film's purpose is to say look back on all the memories in your life and cherish them for as long as you can and enjoy your life while it lasts because you still have a life to enjoy after all and never feel disappointed in yourself because sometimes the memories that come back to haunt you will never go away and will leave a permanent sense of guilt in your life in conclusion hold to what you have and never look back because sometimes the things we love most they never truly leave us even if that is in life or in death you can always find them in your heart or spirit! Thank you Steven for showing me the light and telling to always look forward never look back and to never forget the things we hold dear in our hearts whether that be good happy memories or sad lonely memories Always is a beautiful romantic thoughtful perspective on life it teaches us all how to live our life's decently and to treat people with compassion and dignity!

I've loved this film for 25 years (it celebrates it's 25th Anniversary) how time flies! (sorry couldn't resist)This film works or fails on it's 4 main characters...and god are they good!Richard Dreyfuss is an American Acting Legend who deserves more credit and his paring with Holly Hunter might NOT have been many people's first choice as a romantic pairing but boy does it work, she's a pocket rocket firecracker and he is at his most handsome ever!Then there's John Goodman as his good friend 'Al' another terrific performance and Brad Johnson as Ted Baker, without these two actors and characters working it might just have fell flat (in fact it soars, sorry I must stop this!)Audrey Hepburn (Hap) gets a magical, beautiful, final movie cameo (THANKS Steven) and she is PITCH PERFECT."YOUR A GOOD MAN PETE...WE DON'T SEND BACK THE OTHER KIND"The Beginning of the film is TERRIFIC...and sets everything up (he's reckless, she's scared to death, Al is the joker in the middle) it is a film brilliantly directed by Mr Spielberg, beautifully photographed with colours and lighting that will stay with you.The first time you see Dorinda (Holly Hunter) in THAT dress!!! well if your a guy you'll want that dance too...that is some dress and this is some woman!Events happen and not soon after Pete is observing, in one scene he sees a guy brushing away the dust and in a light hearted way smiles and says "I think your a funny looking guy", a few seconds pass and this guy is then seen looking into the cars mirror and sadness falls upon his face, yup Pete realises he has the power of suggestion over people (but the power of love? well that's hard to control)"GIVE HIM A CHANCE AL"That's a line Pete would regret (at least for a short time)The old guy (that can hear Pete) you'll know from "HOME ALONE"When Pete says "GOD I WISH WE'D HAVE MET SOONER" to Dorinda many of you like me will be thinking the very same....I never did meet my Dorinda so if you meet yours 'Hang on Tight'Now I'm a guy that loves ACTION, SCI-FI, HORROR and ADVENTURE FILMS but if a films a good 'un then it's good one no matter what genre and this is so GOOD. Maybe I'm getting older but there are numerous times throughout this film that get the tears flowing...THE TALK between Pete and Dorinda at night especially when Pete tells her what's going to happen.DORINDA WALKING AWAY from the PLANE...not knowing what Pete is saying to her and she kind of knowing what was about to happen...she knows!AL visiting DORINDA in her apartment on the edge of a runway.And finally...THE PLANE TALK FINALE (watch Holly's eyes!!! this is some acting! and how she does not tear before is truly incredible!)If you are not trying to hold it together at these points well I just don't know!This is an amusing, thrilling, funny, heartbreaking and wonderful feel-good movie with so many good moments, many trash it because of Mr Spielberg's name attached (shame on them)Having read so many reviews here I was especially taken by two, one whom had lost her pilot husband and another who had lost her brother, my heart goes out to them but it just shows the power of film.Scores as low as 2 and 3!!! these folks have no idea! Overall rating of 6.4!!! OK I guess the people have spoken and that's the true reflection but I disagree with this strongly.A STEVEN SPIELBERG Gem that sadly is forgotten but is ready to be re-discovered.Romantic Love movies don't come much better than thisTHIS FILM WILL LIFT THE HEART IF YOU ALLOW IT.UPDATE: It was a delight to recently see Mr Spielberg (yup someone whose movies I have grown up with and is my favourite director) on Film 2015 and upon being asked which film he thought of his was perhaps underrated he mentioned "ALWAYS" YES!!! my gosh he's NOT WRONG, to my eyes it's a CLASSIC, BEAUTIFUL Movie and i'll thank him for this forever!

Disclaimer: At time of writing this is the only review I have done where I did not see the original version prior to watching the remake. However, given the extraordinary pedigree (in no particular order, Spielberg behind the camera, and Hepburn, Dreyfuss, Goodman and Hunter in front) I decided to grab the old typewriter (keyboard) and dive in anyway. First the direction. Spielberg would rather have a root canal than leave behind to posterity any scene that is not perfectly lit and shot. So that's a non-issue. Hepburn? OMG what can I add that has not been said by the other reviewers? One of kind star presence. Five minutes of screen time with this lady is equal to two hours with any so-called modern actress. As for Dreyfuss, Hunter and Goodman what I really like about them is that not only do they do what is required, but they are relatively underexposed for the talent they deliver, and Spielberg kept each on a tight leash. (To see what happens when you don't keep these guys on a tight leash, watch Dreyfuss in Duddy Kravitz, Hunter in Saving Grace, and Goodman in just about anything he has ever done). As for final impact, I will say that the story is perhaps not for everyone and does take some time to build. But the payoff is there, and the reality of life and death is not going to change much over your lifetime, so, when you are ready to face either or both, this film will still be available for your viewing pleasure.

This is one of my favorite movies, my wife and I watched it in the drive-in not long after we were first married so maybe that's why it holds a special nostalgic place in my heart.I was quite surprised to hear several years later that this was considered to be a failure (or at least less than a success) for Spielberg.While the themes of the movie may seem formulaic, the way the pieces fit together is anything but. Overall it's a great love story which also examines the qualities of heroism vs. selfishness, and it has a great sense of humor throughout. All of the actors put in heartfelt performances.If he was trying to channel Capra, then he certainly succeeded, IMO.