Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by ♥Nicole~ M — 02 Jan 2011

Tim Robbins has a very small cameo in this film.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by ♥Nicole~ M on 02 Jan 2011.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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I assume that many would find four stars to be too much to give to a romantic comedy but I think that The Sure Thing deserves that rating…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 03 Apr 2015

In a decade largely defined by raunchy teen sex comedies, here's a film that stood out from the pack thanks to its sweetness and sincerity…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 13 Jun 2016

Sex craved college student travels to California for a sure thing and he picks up a travel companion whose also a college student…

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By Ioannis A (19) on 28 Aug 2011

Probably my favourite 80s teen film of all time <3. the humour is the best, and the closeness between the characters is so real…

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By Mike Mcgranaghan (1,821) for Aisle Seat (1,783) on 24 Mar 2015

A classic. Has laughs in just about every single scene…

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By Richard M (1,299) on 16 May 2012

Watching this movie right now... I love it. Anything with John Cusack in the 80s is awesome…

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By Joseph H (968) on 08 Apr 2012

This movie is so funny, I love how they end up together…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 21 Sep 2015

Funny and charming with a snappy pace that makes you forget the routine and predictable story…

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By Charlie R (148) on 24 Nov 2016

Funny yet profound, TST documents that first year in college, when you're still a kid but expected to make big decisions…

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By Jon P (467) on 27 Jun 2015

A pedantic John Cusack talks fast and thinks slow in this timid teen flick from Rob Reiner…

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