It is the quirky characters that really shine in this movie, because there are so many of them. The sure thing 1985 john cusack daphne zuniga 1980s 80sthen80snow duration. Nicollette sheridan born 21 november 1963 is an englishamerican actress, writer and producer. Rob reiner does a magnificent job as the director of this film. The following lines from the sure thing are apparently the real deal. 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. Nicks the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the kind of guy who doesnt mind if you puke in his car, nick. With jesse metcalfe, autumn reeser, clarke peters, anthony bolognese. Scene from the 1985 romantic comedy the sure thing starring john cusack and daphne zuniga. Released march 1st, 1985, the sure thing stars john cusack, daphne zuniga, nicollette sheridan the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
College freshman walter gib gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in california during winter break. The film stars john cusack, daphne zuniga, viveca lindfors, and nicollette sheridan. Rent the sure thing 1985 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The sure thing 1985 john cusack as walter gib gibson imdb. The greatest coup in horse racing history by nick townsend online at alibris. The sure thing is a 1985 american romantic comedy film written by steven l. Nicks the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the. The sure thing 1985 alison and jason playing gin duration. On the heels of hits like breakfast club and fast times at ridgemont high, the sure thing may have escaped the notice of viewers. The movie helped make a star of john cusack, who gives a delightfully spritzy performancekind of a precursor to his similarly energetic, likable turn in say anything. The sure thing 1985 stream and watch online moviefone. And although gib cusack is promised a guaranteed lay if he makes his way down to california, the movie is not at all about getting laid and bare breasts and. The sure thing pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released the sure thing pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures archive.
Director rob reiners the sure thing is essentially rob reiner for the 1980s, but its lack of surprise in no way impedes its entertainment value. John cusack plays walter gib gibson, a selfinvolved college freshman who makes plans to head to california, there to touch base and a few other things with a sure thing played by nicollette sheridan. This is a temporary update page for those interested in the film tentatively entitled, sure thing. When he learns that a beautiful californian nicollette sheridan wants to have a tryst with him, he. College students john cusack, daphne zuniga cross the country and fall in love. Awaiting there is a bikiniclad babe whom his friend assures him is a sure thing. She began her career as a fashion model, before landing a role in the shortlived abc primetime soap opera paper dolls in 1984. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. The following year, she starred in the romantic comedy film the sure thing sheridan is best known for her roles on television. The best movie ive ever seen about two people getting to know each other is before sunrise. If you disagree or have additional info, please update us. Sure thing definition of sure thing by merriamwebster. That means sex, for anybody who is thinking with his big head instead of the small one.
Meanwhile, allison, a cute but somewhat retentive girl at gibs college has also. Bloom and jonathan roberts and directed by rob reiner. Along the way amidst bickering, adventures and misadventures, the two discover they are in love. The sure thing is one of those movies that start to fade right after youve seen it, but while youre watching theres pleasure to be had in its craft. The sure thing 1985 gib john cusack, a college freshman, keeps striking out with women. May 25, 2011 the trailer for a great 1980s john cusack starring comedy movie, the sure thing. The sure thing nude scenes naked pics and videos at mr. The beauty of this film is in the journey, not the end. Sheridan was honored in her native england, receiving the 2006. Rent the sure thing 1985 starring john cusack and daphne zuniga on dvd and bluray. The sure thing 1985 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The greatest coup in horse racing history townsend, nick on. One true thing is a 1998 american drama film directed by carl franklin. Top 5 will ferrell hilarious movie scenes duration.
However, nick likes to drink more alcohol than he should, and there is little brotherly love between the two siblings. During the filming of the movie, birnbaum then became cusacks legal guardian. Sure thing was first presented at the manhattan punch line theatre steve kaplan, artistic director in new york city in february 1988. She exploded on the small screen with her golden globenominated role of edie britt, the blonde bombshell of wisteria lane, on abcs hit show desperate housewives 2004. Director rob reiners the sure thing is essentially it happened one night for the 1980s, but its lack of surprise in no way impedes its entertainment value. When he learns that a beautiful californian nicollette sheridan wants to. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the sure thing near you. And having characters like this really brings a movie to life so well on the screen. Nicollette sheridan has won a worldwide audience with her past television and film roles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its realistic, and its easy to believe what is happening between these two characters who appear to be at opposite poles with each other. Search, discover and share your favorite the sure thing gifs. Bill takes the only available seat in a cafeat bettys table.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 18, 2017. It relates to us so honestly, innocently, and completely with its characters. The sure thing 1985 john cusack as walter gib gibson. Sudden dead ends lurk behind assumptions, and most trial balloons pop right at the start. With john wilkins iii, kahil dotay, gregory divers, malik big leak smith.
Nick carraway character analysis nick is the narrator, but he is not omniscient he cant see everything, and hes also very human and flawed. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Viall plays bob, the hotel cruise manager of the ship hes basically in charge. Sure thing definition is one that is certain to succeed. The film chronicles the crosscountry journey of college students walter gibson cusack and alison bradbury zuniga as they make. We get to use a reset button and see dozens of instant failures, bad alternatives, and finally a rare chance for budding success. Apr 03, 2018 the sure thing is right up there for me as well. In other words, hes an unreliable narrator, sometimes because hes not present for a certain event, other times because he presents the story out of order, and finally because he sometimes obscures the. The sure thing pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released the sure thing pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie.
It tells the story of a woman who is forced to put her life on hold in order to care for her mother who is dying of cancer. The greatest coup in horse racing history by townsend, nick isbn. The trailer for a great 1980s john cusack starring comedy movie, the sure thing. Platitudes and pretensions go nowhere, and striking the right chord is never a sure thing. She leaves her boring boyfriend and he forgets about the too easy sure thing girl, following their sincere feeling. The sure thing im the kind of guy that likes to live. The sure thing pg 1h 40min comedy, drama, romance 1 march 1985 usa college freshman walter gib gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in california during winter break. The sure thing pictures rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the sure thing movie on. The sure thing is a 1985 american adventure comedy romance film written by steven l. The film chronicles the crosscountry journey of college students walter gibson cusack and alison bradbury zuniga as they make their way from. For those who have not seen the film, i wont say any more about this. A christmas tree lot helps two people rediscover their holiday spirit. Alison is going to join her boyfriend and gib is meeting a friend, who has guaranteed him a sure thing with a girl. John cusack plays walter gib gibson, a selfinvolved college freshman who makes plans to head to california, there to touch base and a few other things with a sure thing played by nicollette. It was adapted by karen croner from the novel by anna quindlen. With john cusack, daphne zuniga, anthony edwards, boyd gaines. Given the usual crass tenor of hollywood college movies, the sure thing is something to treasure. Yet, for over four decades barney curley has proved himself a rare exception. The driver stops at a deserted little pocket of the road and attempts to rape her, but walter comes to her rescue just in the nick of time. However, once you see it, you cannot deny the magic and simplicity of this great little gem. Favorite movie quotes and links for the 1985 romantic comedy movie starring john cusack, daphne zuniga, anthony edwards more cast.
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