Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Filipe C — 28 Apr 2017

A loveable "romantic" hilarious film which teens could even understand.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Filipe C on 28 Apr 2017.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Sarah O (298) on 05 Feb 2011

Horrible. Poorly written, and diminishes women to nothing more than sex objects and women who crave the bad boys…

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By Justin B (2,000) on 21 Sep 2015

Funny and charming with a snappy pace that makes you forget the routine and predictable story…

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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 Rob C (695) on 09 Apr 2011

Unlikely couple, Walter Gibson (John Cusack) and Allison Bradbury (Daphne Zuniga), make a cross-country trip from New England to California…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 10 Oct 2016

Wonderful, witty Xmas Rom Com. Saw it as a kid and have never forgotten it…

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By Joseph H (968) on 08 Apr 2012

This movie is so funny, I love how they end up together…

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By Paul Attanasio (217) for Washington Post (9,851) on 03 Jan 2018

That's the problem with The Sure Thing…

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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 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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