Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Sarah B — 17 Mar 2009

Typical guys, but Cusack keeps this going.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Sarah B on 17 Mar 2009.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Amanda A (289) on 16 May 2011

The sure thing is that I love drop rides…

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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 Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 13 Dec 2014

A slightly amusing mainstream coming-of-age rom/com directed by Rob Reiner…

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By James D (1,507) on 26 Apr 2013

I barely remember this. Daphne Zuniga was an exciting actor who completely dropped off the radar…

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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 Jacquelyn K (11) on 08 Dec 2014

Not great, but enjoyable enough. What keeps it from being great is that Cusack is over-directed, and the script is kinda overwritten…

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By John F (961) on 04 Jan 2012

Tim Robbins has a very small cameo in this film…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 01 Sep 2012

A decent road picture filled with memorable supporting performances such as Lindfors as the English professor and a sweet love story…

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By John Stanley (6) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 08 Aug 2016

The antics that prevail along the way, and the character changes the pair undergo as L.A. grows nearer, are memorable…

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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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