The Sure Thing (1985)
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Critic Consensus: 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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Cast
as Walter "Gib" Gibson
as Alison Bradbury
as Lance
as Jason
as Mary Ann Webster
as Prof. Taub
as The Sure Thing
as Gary Cooper
as Louise
as Al
as Jerry
as Hostess
as Jimbo
as Charlie
as Billy
as Jim
as Trucker
as Bobby
as Stripper
as Girl in Sarong
as Will
as Girl at Party
as Nancy
as Marsha
as Girl in the Photo
as Charlie
as Clerk
as Cop
as Clerk
as Julie
as Katherine
as Frank
as Guy at Frat Party
as Julie
as Sharon
as Lucy
as Football Player
as Frat Guy
as Moke
Critic Reviews for The Sure Thing
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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.
[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.
There's plenty of mileage in this pairing, even if the movie isn't going anywhere unexpected.
Walter and Alison are closer to real teenagers, with real doubts and hesitations and uncertainties.
Audience Reviews for The Sure Thing
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 :) :) :) :) :) :)
Super Reviewer
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.
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