Product Details

• Actors: Michael Emil, Martina Finch, Joanna Frank, Andre Gregory, Jonathan Kaufer
• Directors: Henry Jaglom
• Format: NTSC
• Rated: R (Restricted)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Lions Gate
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 2002
• Run Time: 105 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300263061
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,152 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The many mysteries of marriage are explored in Always, a movie from love-him-or-hate-him writer-director Henry Jaglom. Jaglom himself plays David, who's about to get divorced from his wife, Judy (Patrice Townsend). But when a notary comes to sign the papers, David and Judy are so affectionate that the notary insists they reconsider over the Fourth of July weekend--a weekend that turns out to be filled with botulism, visiting friends, infidelity, barbecue, and lots and lots of talk about happiness and love. Jaglom's films are notorious for their psychobabble, but generally, just when you think you can't take another moment of narcissistic self-indulgence, something happens--sometimes something surprisingly moving, sometimes something joltingly funny. Jaglom has an ear and an eye for genuine human behavior; his characters can be annoying, but they rarely seem false. By the end, Always may prove to be unexpectedly involving. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaglom at his best--DON'T MISS THIS, March 23, 2000

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V. Wilson (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Always [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Henry Jaglom was an independent filmmaker long before it became trendy. His films, which are conversational, have their own rhythm and style. "Always" is one of the best.

Basically, it's about relationships and is centered on his own relationship with Patrice Townsend which went sour BEFORE the movie was made. It's a token to their relationship that she agreed to make this film AFTER their divorce.

Some of what we see during a strange Fourth of July weekend is uncomfortable to watch because the feelings are very real. In two hours, we get to understand what made their very close relationship tick, and why love wasn't enough to keep them together forever.

Add in a wonderful soundtrack of oldies and you have a film about people who could be your close friends. As an another bonus, you get to see a VERY young Melissa Leo (of Homicide fame) making her debut.

Jaglom's films haven't been cheap on videotape so you'd better grab this while you can!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sadly beautiful!, February 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Always (VHS Tape)

Since watching this film, I have recommended it to everyone I know. It involves one of the most honest discussions about love I have ever witnessed anywhere. It also does not lack a comical element. Watching Henry Jaglom films makes one want to be a better person, to create better relationships with people. See them all!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film... beginning to end, March 11, 2009

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Chloe (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Always (DVD)

This is one of those feel-good, upbeat films. A wonderful movie for & about couples. It is laced with dialogue that examines the characters inside out. Poignant & one you will truly cherish as an added addition to your library. I've seen Always countless times & always manage to get something out of it.

If you like Woody Allen films, independent filmmaker Henry Jaglom's Always (1985) is a treat you will savor. Can't recommend this one enough. I only wish the DVD cover art was of the original movie poster as the video had been. The classic shot of Henry Jaglom & Patrice Townsend extending their hand to each other over the jukebox is an excellent shot! I also happen to be fond of those old jukeboxes from the 50s :-) Always is perfect in every way.