Movie Review: Always

Always is a romantic drama movie about two people with different outlooks in life, both damaged by the cruelties of the world - one physically and the other emotionally.

One faithful night brings them together as Anna (Kim Chiu), a blind woman, goes to her frequent parking booth to hang out with her pal Tang, only to find out that it now has a new attendant, a former boxer and a mysterious, sad looking man named Lino. Despite Lino’s dismissive attitude, Anna stays and even goes back nights after to hang out at Lino’s parking booth. Through shared snacks and Anna’s warm presence, Lino’s walls begin to fall, and starts to open up and be at ease with Anna, a feeling he hasn’t felt in a long time.

As each day passes, Lino becomes more protective and caring for Anna, both start to feel something more for each other, and their blossoming romance starts to flourish. But Lino’s dark past and personal struggles caught up with him, this becomes a hindrance to their relationship leaving Anna puzzled and confused.

It's so refreshing to see Kim Chui and Xian Lim together on the big screen as they still have chemistry and look good together. In this film, they gave their more mature performances individually and embodied their character wholeheartedly. The story and treatment of the film is simple as it plays more in the emotion and dialogues that is grounded to reality. Kim and Xian just throw lines naturally and the kilig is overflowing in the air. The soundtrack of the film is commendable especially the theme song, Sinta by Rob Deniel. Always is a heartwarming film that shows the power of unconditional love, fate and destiny. So if you just want to chill, get in love. laugh and cry at the same time, Always is a good film to watch. 

My Verdict: 4/5