Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Jayden C — 13 Apr 2007

Best 80's romantic comedy !! So underrated.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Jayden C on 13 Apr 2007.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jennifer X (401) on 22 Apr 2011

I own this one. By far one of Cusacks greatest comedy films…

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By Shane J (677) on 07 Mar 2013

The Sure Thing is the It Happened One Night of the 80s, with an awesome breakout role for John Cusack, modeling the characters he would play…

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By Tanvir M (350) on 20 Nov 2013

Traditional (an often told story in the films starting from the 30s) but enjoyable romantic comedy drama, with an excellent turn form Cusack…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 19 Jan 2011

A fantastic drama/comedy about true love and life. It has a good cast, and a great story. I love it…

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A loveable romantic hilarious film which teens could even understand…

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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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By Joseph H (968) on 08 Apr 2012

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

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