Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Kim T — 09 Jul 2006

Just excellent. One of Cusack's best performances.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Kim T on 09 Jul 2006.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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

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By Jacquelyn K (11) on 08 Dec 2014

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By Cheryl S (130) on 28 Apr 2014

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

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By Flaviana S (69) on 01 Apr 2011

Light-hearted, watchable film. Shame I find Cusack so slimy…

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