Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Anthony S — 19 Oct 2004

John Cusack is at his best in this conventional comedy.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Anthony S on 19 Oct 2004.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Amber V (70) 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 Jennifer X (401) on 22 Apr 2011

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

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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 Sam M (1,488) on 28 Apr 2017

It gets short shrift to Better Off Dead and Say Anything, but Cusack's filthiest '80s relationship movie is arguably his best…

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By Katelyn B (239) on 01 May 2011

Very 80's. John Cusack made the movie. He did a great job. A cute movie, but I've seen tons more just like it. You know how they are all going to end…

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By David F (1,889) on 15 Jun 2013

One of the better John Cusack roles. He is so funny in this…

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By Doug P (157) on 17 Jan 2011

Ok, ya, it's a like a totally 80's movie, but like, you know it's still funny. lol…

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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 Connor M (230) on 23 Nov 2010

An 80's Christmas roadtrip movie starring John Cusack and that chick from Spaceballs!?! Merry Christmas indeed…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 11 Sep 2015

Terrible premise, but redeeming in the end. Cusack is funny in this one too…

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