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Summary: An 80s Winner
Review: This movie still hold up today. Why this movie has not been re-released on tape or DVD is beyond me. Rob Reiner and the cast were at their best here. Crisp dialoge, great cast and a lot of funny 80s references that are fun to look back on. Cusack and Zuniga bounce off each other perfectly and the ending scene gives me goose bumps to this day. When ever I take a road trip, I have to say I think of Tim Robbins singing, Button up your Overcoat. Great cameo! I reccomend this to anyone who was in school in the 80s or anyone who enjoys sharp comedy. A cut above the usualy teen flicks of the 80s.
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Summary: A College Classic
Review: Get this movie back in print! I have been watching this movie over and over in the past ten years and actually need to replace it from wear. Great performances, cast and a story about 20-somethings that does not talk down to it's audience. Rob Reiner's second best movie ("Spinal Tap" is still tops).John Cusack has never been funnier and a terrific cameo by Tim Robbins. And to all those who have seen and appreciate this movie: Always check your junk food for the USRDA of Riboflavin.
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Summary: Still a great way to pass time..
Review: Very funny, surprisingly human off-beat love story. I've watched it over and over again, and still laugh as hard. Be advised portions are pretty adult, but the underlying theme is that real love is worth the wait, the sacrifice, and sometimes comes quite unexpected. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is that you need to leave somewhere to go for "Something about Mary.."
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Summary: The Best!
Review: This is one of the best films I've ever seen. No matter how many times I watch it, it ALWAYS makes me laugh. Once Gib (Cusack) and Alison (Zuniga) hit the road - he for a 'sure thing' and she to visit her boyfriend, Jason - suffering show tunes, losing their money, falling in love, the movie just captivates. Comedy aside, the film is also warm and often touching as we watch the two leads slowly fall in love and their personalities rub off on each other until in the end - Gib doesn't want to dress up Hawaiian style at the party because it's 'stupid' and Alison shotgunning beer and belching much to the disgust of her uptight boyfriend. Laughs all round and the story Gib writes and is read out in his English class at the very end is wonderful. Once it's back on video - buy it! Fast!
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Summary: Why is this gem still unavailable?
Review: I've been waiting. After the success of SAY ANYTHING, it seemed liked a lock, but no. Then there was BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and GROSSE POINTE BLANK and, fates preserve us, even CON AIR...but still no sign of THE SURE THING coming back into regular distribution. What in the sam hill are the powers-that-be waiting for? This was Rob Reiner's second picture. It was a strong, early leading role for John Cusack. It was the motion picture debut of Nicolette Sheridan. [pause] Well, okay, so it doesn't _all_ scream "milestone cinema." But this picture is a standout among 80's youth-oriented films: it has a brain, a heart, and even some courage, steering as it does away from the standard prurience of most other offerings of its day and focusing instead on a tumultuous relationship between two total opposites that's both entirely predictable and extremely entertaining. Plus, John Hughes had nothing to do with it, so if nothing else, THE SURE THING proves that _someone_ else was making movies for the 16-22 crowd during the days of Reagan. Watch for some familiar faces, like Anthony Edwards, Tim Robbins, and the fabulous Viveca Lindfors as the creative writing prof. Learn how to to shotgun a beer using nothing more than a towel and a pen. Marvel at the fact that Daphne Zuniga actually had some respect for herself before MELROSE PLACE. THE SURE THING is funny and sweet and smart and just plain good for you. Somebody get out some poster board and markers and let's march or something. Ready? All together now: We want THE SURE THING! (Repeat as necessary.)
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Summary: One of the few truly great teen comedies
Review: This movie puts virtually all other teen comedies to shame. It's so well-written and well-acted, so charming and so sweetly cynical, it blows me away. Why is it not currently available? I have a copy, but still...
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Summary: genius teen comedy with depth.and john cusack
Review: I love this film!My brother and I watched it over and over..the premise is simple;sweet but hapless student Walter 'Gib' Gibson is invited to California by his friend who has set him up with the titular (very titular) lithe sun-kissed Sure Thing of the title.He shares a ride with the utterly uptight Alison from his English class,with whom he has previously tried it on with and failed.Naturally they have a clash of personalities,disasters befall,leading to bonding,etc etc.But does Alison leave her preppy lawyer boyfriend?Does Gib get shagged rigid by the bimbette?Duh!But that's not the point;the relationship develops at a gentle pace,there are some very,very funny moments("I think I'll take your wife!")and by the end you're desperate for them to make it.Question;why does John Cusack always have to play these sensitive types who can't keep women?Almost every woman of my age would gladly have him;as for myself,my boyfriend is bemused.Brad Pitt he could understand...anyway,this is a great film and it's available for about £6 in the uk! Bargain!
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Summary: Love, Comedy and Cusack!
Review: First "saw" this movie on a flight back east. I was too cheap to buy the head phones but was intrigued by the hearty laughs of the woman sitting next to me. When I finally rented the movie I could see right away where the laughs were coming from. John Cusack, as always, is cool, but not too cool, with a certain edge to him. This film is one of his best main stream films. Not a cult classic like "Better Off Dead," but terrific in it's own right. Favorite Scene: "I wouldn't take that ride if I were you!"
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Summary: Well acted, well directed, and beautifully written.
Review: One of my top 10 favorites. Well acted by all. Meet several famous actors before they were famous. Well directed; in my humble opinion, Rob Reiner's best. Beautifully written. The ending is perfect! A voice for decency, for morality, in the ongoing culture wars. A loud voice against casual sex and for romance! Mike Porter
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Summary: a very good one!
Review: Such a funny,exciting romantic comedy film I've ever watched! John Cusack is great! I like to watch it over and over again.
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