"Always" proves to be a remarkably enjoyable and truly excellent film, presented with striking visual flair thanks to Steven Spielberg’s direction. The story progresses along predictable lines, yet its explorations of weighty subjects like mortality and what comes afterward carry a significant emotional resonance that avoids becoming overly sentimental. There's also a generally optimistic perspective on existence and…

This is a truly charming romantic film unlike anything I’ve seen before, managing to elicit both joyful laughter and poignant emotion. It's clear that Spielberg understands filmmaking; this picture certainly hits every mark.