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Director Rob Reiner's The Sure Thing is essentially It Happened One Night for the 1980s, but its lack of surprise in no way impedes its entertainment value. John Cusack plays Walter "Gib" Gibson, a self-involved college freshman who makes plans to head to California, there to touch base (and a few other things) with a "sure thing" played by Nicollette Sheridan. Likewise planning a westward journey is coed Alison Bradbury (Daphne Zuniga), a control freak who has a wealthy, stuffy fiancé over
Mar 1, 1985 Wide
All Critics (27) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (26) | Rotten (3) | DVD (16)
[A] hysterically oversold mix of comic cliches from the 30s and the 80s.
This is a likeable film that follows all of the necessary steps to engage an audience. It may not be a sure thing, but it's at least a pretty good bet.
Realization may not be earth shattering, but in an era of fast food and faster sex, return to the traditional is downright refreshing.
Walter and Alison are closer to real teenagers, with real doubts and hesitations and uncertainties.
Rob Reiner's new film, The Sure Thing, is glowing proof of two things: Traditional romantic comedy can be adapted to suit the teen-age trade, and Mr. Reiner's contribution to This Is Spinal Tap was more than a matter of humor.
A charming surprise.
1980s teen-sex comedy that actually has an IQ.
One of the great teen comedies of the 80s. One reason why Cusack became what he became
There's plenty of mileage in this pairing, even if the movie isn't going anywhere unexpected.
Sweet and wonderful.
A wonderful start for Cusack and Reiner.
One of the more "mature" teen comedies from the 80s.
It's a treasure, smartly written, delightfully played (you'll be able to see why Cusack quickly became a star), and scored with a half-dozen period hits...
Another film that shows you that 1985 was the best year of the 80s. This movie shows you how John Cusacks character, Gib grows up, and decides that why hook up with a sure thing when the real thing was there all along. This movie is an 80s classic! I would also recommend this movie to people who want to laugh as well.
March 22, 2008
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Mamma mia John Cusack was so hot in this movie! The dialogue was really snappy and I like how the ending was resolved only at the very, very last minute - screwballian, in a way. Rob Reiner was definitely in his prime in the 80s.
April 28, 2011Super Reviewer
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