Review of The Sure Thing (1985) by Navsangeet S — 21 Feb 2010

A classic 80â??s John Cusack teen comedy that often gets overlooked.

This review of The Sure Thing (1985) was written by Navsangeet S on 21 Feb 2010.

The Sure Thing has generally received positive reviews.

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By Scott Tobias (1,684) for The Dissolve (1,478) on 23 Mar 2015

The Sure Thing succeeds most in identifying the self-effacing charm that would become Cusack's stock-in-trade as a young romantic lead…

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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 Catherine D (139) on 29 May 2011

High school nerd Walter Gibson (John Cusack) is striking out with the girls with his NASA-themed pick up lines…

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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 Joseph H (968) on 08 Apr 2012

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

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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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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 Jennifer X (401) on 22 Apr 2011

I own this one. By far one of Cusacks greatest comedy films…

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By Amber V (70) 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 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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