Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Trent C — 20 Oct 2007

This is the best teen comedy ever. John Cussack is fab.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Trent C on 20 Oct 2007.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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 Deadly V (456) on 26 Sep 2012

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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 Charlie R (148) on 24 Nov 2016

Funny yet profound, TST documents that first year in college, when you're still a kid but expected to make big decisions…

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By Kris W (359) on 24 May 2015

Gib: How would you like to have a sexual encounter so intense it could conceivably change your political views? One of the best comedies ever…

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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 Joel A (1,152) on 18 Sep 2010

Despite how conventional this film is I really enjoyed it…

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By Richard M (1,299) 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 Red L (493) on 15 Jun 2013

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

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