Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Kristal C — 15 Jul 2007

Classic Reiner and Cusack. The Tim Robbins cameo is hilarious.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Kristal C on 15 Jul 2007.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Flaviana S (69) on 01 Apr 2011

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By Ryan V (1,568) on 16 Sep 2011

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

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

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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 Rahul P (64) on 23 Nov 2011

My gloat that I done with all the romantic movies there's out to see, except Casablanca of course, was ill founded…

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By Deadly V (456) on 26 Sep 2012

One of the best romantic comedies ever made…

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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 Peter B (1,397) on 22 Apr 2011

Road trip with Rob Reiner is a delightful treat. Cusack wins the likable award here. Nevermind that his charms have grown old as he has…

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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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