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Though its final outcome is predictable, The Sure Thing is a charming, smartly written, and mature teen comedy featuring a breakout role for John Cusack.
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Reiner displays a deft touch in balancing the real-life world of today's college students with the fairy tale quality of the script by Steven L. Bloom and Jonathan Roberts. March 4, 2019 | Full Review…
Reiner displays a deft touch in balancing the real-life world of today's college students with the fairy tale quality of the script by Steven L. Bloom and Jonathan Roberts.
Linda Deutsch
That's the problem with "The Sure Thing." All the good lines are given to Cusack -- he's always "on," narrating his own life in the revved-up spiel of a sports announcer. January 4, 2018 | Full Review…
That's the problem with "The Sure Thing." All the good lines are given to Cusack -- he's always "on," narrating his own life in the revved-up spiel of a sports announcer.
Paul Attanasio
Quote not available. February 24, 2011 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
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Chris Nashawaty
[A] hysterically oversold mix of comic cliches from the 30s and the 80s. November 6, 2009 | Full Review…
[A] hysterically oversold mix of comic cliches from the 30s and the 80s.
Dave Kehr
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. June 9, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
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.
James Berardinelli
Realization may not be earth shattering, but in an era of fast food and faster sex, return to the traditional is downright refreshing. October 18, 2008 | Full Review…
Realization may not be earth shattering, but in an era of fast food and faster sex, return to the traditional is downright refreshing.
Variety Staff
The Sure Thing is one of those movies that start to fade right after you've seen it, but while you're watching there's pleasure to be had in its craft. July 19, 2019 | Full Review…
The Sure Thing is one of those movies that start to fade right after you've seen it, but while you're watching there's pleasure to be had in its craft.
David Elliott
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. April 4, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
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.
Matt Brunson
A classic. Has laughs in just about every single scene. March 24, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
A classic. Has laughs in just about every single scene.
Mike McGranaghan
The Sure Thing succeeds most in identifying the self-effacing charm that would become Cusack's stock-in-trade as a young romantic lead. March 23, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
The Sure Thing succeeds most in identifying the self-effacing charm that would become Cusack's stock-in-trade as a young romantic lead.
Scott Tobias
A slightly amusing mainstream coming-of-age rom/com directed by Rob Reiner. December 13, 2014 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
A slightly amusing mainstream coming-of-age rom/com directed by Rob Reiner.
Dennis Schwartz
A charming surprise. November 6, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A charming surprise.
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