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Summary: The best John Cusack film
Review: If you're a true fan of this movie, or even just a fan of John Cusack, then this DVD is a "must own." The audio commentary by Rob Reiner is just right -- he explains lots of cool things, doesn't get preachy, and knows when to sit back and watch. For example, he confesses that he was too embarrassed to film the opening shot of Nicolette Sheridan oiling herself up, so he had his production assistant do it. There's also a Trivia Track feature which displays popups during the movie -- they're a little hard to read though. I wish it included the original theater trailer, but alas, it does not.The movie is about two college students Walter "Gibb" Gibson (John Cusack) and Allison (Daphne Zuniga) and how they end up hitchhiking cross-country together. Allison is going to visit her boyfriend; Gibb's friend Lance (Anthony Edwards) has set up a "sure thing" for him. The Sure Thing is played by Nicolette Sheridan; her name is never mentioned. It's not the usual sappy version of "romantic comedy" -- it's actually funny and intelligent. It's not a dumb "Meet The Parents" style teen flick either -- there's no toilet humor or frontal nudity. When I discovered that my wife (back then, girlfriend) and I both liked The Sure Thing, I knew we were meant to be together. Ten years later, we're still married and we still watch it every six months or so.
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Summary: What's Important
Review: This 1980's teen genre comedy is not as good as the earlier "Ridgeway High." It's not as good as "Pretty In Pink" or the other John Hughes movies. But it has its moments and certainly is far better than the awful "Valley Girls" which appeared in 83. Rob Reiner has an easygoing hand on the direction. He's not going to be remembered as Hitchcock or Ozu, but again, sweet comedy is Reiner's best stuff. I always found John Cusak movies vaguely unsatisfying. His roles are the smart aleck kid that revolts against middle-class etc... But in this movie of boy-girl opposites, he's good, even handsome in a Tom Cruse way. Alison Bradbury is fine as the anal co-ed, and thank you movie god, she's a brunette, not a blonde. This is a "Road" flick and the usual rain drenched hitchhiking scenes unfold. America is big and beautiful. Hard to miss with this material. The moral, getting laid is less important than finding someone you adore. Not a bad idea.
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Summary: Another film by John Cusack.
Review: This guy is funny and uplifting.
Most of his movies are this way. He always goes for the romantic-comedies. He's probably got me hooked to them.
Maybe this is what love is.
-Calvin Newman
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Summary: middle class ra-ra in the best way possible
Review: This film is reponsible for the name of the next first born male in our family. We were all mid-teen siblings when we stumbled across this gem in the late 80s. We had to wait until one of us was married and up the duff when the ubiquitous question, 'What are you going to call it?' ('What?". 'The baby!')would be asked. Never was there a doubt and as John Cusack would have it, the boy was called "NICK". If you don't see (and enjoy) this film you should be asking yourself some pretty confronting questions. Like, "am I a moron?'
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Summary: A late discovery...
Review: ...not just for Gib and Alison, but definitely for this reviewer, who saw this movie for the first time in August 2004!
The plot is simple enough, but Reiner's direction makes the movie a true gem; as do the efforts of Cusack and Zuniga--plus the supporting cast, which include a pre-'Goose' Anthony Andrews and a truly funny Tim Robbins (he's less funny nowadays, of course, but in '85 he exhibited definite comedic talent).
I've decided that this one's right up there with my favorites. One of those movies, with endless quotable lines, that charms you out of your wits without even trying.
Till Noever
Author: KEAEN, Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
www.owlglass.com
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Summary: Who invented liquid soap and why?
Review: The Sure Thing has to be the most quotable movie of all time. When I saw it for the first time in the 80s I didn't appreciate it for what it was. When I rediscovered it in the early 90s I couldn't believe what a gem this movie is. "excuse me I see a sweet young thing whose sarong needs adjusting"
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Summary: Great movie, great DVD - lots-o-features!
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This movie is a cult-classic in my (wife's) family, so we've all seen it a dozen times or more. Sure, people will dismiss this movie as a teen, lightweight, romantic comedy. Maybe it is, but it's also hillarious and well acted and packed with lines that you'll find yourself quoting throughout life ("we speak each others unspoken language, - fluently"). Personally, I think this is John Cusak's best acting role ever. Even the smaller parts (such as Tim Robbins' are hillarious). Additionally, this DVD has great features. For example you can watch in either widescreen or normal mode. You also have the option of turning on the director's (Rob Reiner) commentary so you can listen to him speak over the movie giving his comments on the actors, scenes, etc. There's also a trivia feature that will play the movie while popping up little triva-blurbs on each screen. There are also "featurettes" that discuss the casting, wardrobe, etc. Some DVD's are simply the VHS movie put on a different media, but this one is packed with great features - plus it's a great movie!
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Summary: How the Teen King of the 80's Earned His Title!
Review: ...Ahh, 1985. Molly Ringwald is the Teen Queen of the 80's and John Cusack was the Teen King. The Sure Thing embraces John's usual craziness and opened the doors for more starring roles. This is one of my all-time favorite films. I have watched repeatedly since I was seven and I still love it. It's the perfect 80's film all in one. It's light, fun and touching. The Sure Thing has everything you'd need and more. The film comes equipped with hunky men, foxy ladies and enough funny one-liners to put the writers of " Becker " to shame. You get a fantastic road trip, top romance and the world of the 80's all in one DVD! And as always Cusack gets his woman. If you want to see how John Cusack made his most famous mark in Hollywood, this is the film for you. If you don't give a [darn] about all that, just watch it for kicks. You won't regret it.
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