Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Lenise A — 13 Jun 2008

Barkeep! I'd like a trough of spritzer!

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Lenise A on 13 Jun 2008.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Ryan V (1,568) on 16 Sep 2011

Can't believe I failed to see this when it came out. Definitely enjoyable…

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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 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 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 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 John F (961) on 04 Jan 2012

Tim Robbins has a very small cameo in this film…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 13 Jun 2014

My favorite movie of all time. Because I'm the kind of guy who likes to live on the edge…

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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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