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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. Oct 25, 2018 | 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. Jan 3, 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
[A] hysterically oversold mix of comic cliches from the 30s and the 80s. Nov 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. Jun 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. Oct 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
There's plenty of mileage in this pairing, even if the movie isn't going anywhere unexpected. Jun 24, 2006 | Full Review…
There's plenty of mileage in this pairing, even if the movie isn't going anywhere unexpected.
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. Apr 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. Mar 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. Mar 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. Dec 13, 2014 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
A slightly amusing mainstream coming-of-age rom/com directed by Rob Reiner.
Dennis Schwartz
A charming surprise. Nov 6, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A charming surprise.
One of the great teen comedies of the 80s. One reason why Cusack became what he became Aug 17, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
One of the great teen comedies of the 80s. One reason why Cusack became what he became
Clint Morris
John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga play university students who take a whole movie to realize they are meant for each other. The movie-going public are aware of it from the moment we see them, but these two think they despise each other. A fun 90 minutes!
Super Reviewer
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. :) It's a classic movie! :) I love it :) :) :) :) :) :)
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.
A fantastic drama/comedy about true love and life. It has a good cast, and a great story. I love it.
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