Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the sure thing movie on. One true thing is a 1998 american drama film directed by carl franklin. The sure thing 1985 gib john cusack, a college freshman, keeps striking out with women. Sure thing definition of sure thing by merriamwebster.
When he learns that a beautiful californian nicollette sheridan wants to have a tryst with him, he. A christmas tree lot helps two people rediscover their holiday spirit. College students john cusack, daphne zuniga cross the country and fall in love. 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. Search, discover and share your favorite the sure thing gifs. The sure thing nude scenes naked pics and videos at mr. Apr 03, 2018 the sure thing is right up there for me as well. It was adapted by karen croner from the novel by anna quindlen. The sure thing pictures rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Bloom and jonathan roberts and directed by rob reiner. Sheridan was honored in her native england, receiving the 2006. Awaiting there is a bikiniclad babe whom his friend assures him is a sure thing. The sure thing 1985 alison and jason playing gin duration.
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 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 it happened one night for the 1980s, but its lack of surprise in no way impedes its entertainment value. The greatest coup in horse racing history townsend, nick on. Nick vialls movie debut in a christmas cruise showed. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the sure thing near you. 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 beauty of this film is in the journey, not the end. 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. 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 sure thing is a 1985 american romantic comedy film written by steven l.
Ive been saying for years that brian poshen needed a movie where he was the lead, and here it is in a christmas movie uncle nick. The film stars john cusack, daphne zuniga, viveca lindfors, and nicollette sheridan. Top 5 will ferrell hilarious movie scenes duration. Cusack hooks up with daphne zuniga as they bicker their way across the country. However, once you see it, you cannot deny the magic and simplicity of this great little gem. Nick vialls movie debut, a christmas cruise, is here. Nicks the kind of guy you can trust, the kind of guy you can drink a beer with, the. The sure thing is a 1985 american adventure comedy romance film written by steven l.
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. 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. Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 18, 2017. 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 greatest coup in horse racing history by townsend, nick isbn. The trailer for a great 1980s john cusack starring comedy movie, the sure thing. 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. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. With jesse metcalfe, autumn reeser, clarke peters, anthony bolognese. Its realistic, and its easy to believe what is happening between these two characters who appear to be at opposite poles with each other. 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. The best movie ive ever seen about two people getting to know each other is before sunrise. Given the usual crass tenor of hollywood college movies, the sure thing is something to treasure. The sure thing 1985 john cusack daphne zuniga 1980s 80sthen80snow duration.
Sure thing definition is one that is certain to succeed. The sure thing 1985 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. With john wilkins iii, kahil dotay, gregory divers, malik big leak smith. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Yet, for over four decades barney curley has proved himself a rare exception. This is a temporary update page for those interested in the film tentatively entitled, 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. And having characters like this really brings a movie to life so well on the screen. My favorite clip from the movie, the sure thingsorry for the crap in the top left hand cornerif anyone wants to send me the name of a. The sure thing 1985 stream and watch online moviefone. Scene from the 1985 romantic comedy the sure thing starring john cusack and daphne zuniga. 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 im the kind of guy that likes to live.
Platitudes and pretensions go nowhere, and striking the right chord is never a sure thing. The film chronicles the crosscountry journey of college students walter gibson cusack and alison bradbury zuniga as they make. She leaves her boring boyfriend and he forgets about the too easy sure thing girl, following their sincere feeling. It relates to us so honestly, innocently, and completely with its characters. Bill takes the only available seat in a cafeat bettys table. Rent the sure thing 1985 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The sure thing 1985 john cusack as walter gib gibson. During the filming of the movie, birnbaum then became cusacks legal guardian. Alison is going to join her boyfriend and gib is meeting a friend, who has guaranteed him a sure thing with a girl. College freshman walter gib gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in california during winter break.
For those who have not seen the film, i wont say any more about this. However, nick likes to drink more alcohol than he should, and there is little brotherly love between the two siblings. The sure thing 1985 john cusack as walter gib gibson imdb. 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. We get to use a reset button and see dozens of instant failures, bad alternatives, and finally a rare chance for budding success. Along the way amidst bickering, adventures and misadventures, the two discover they are in love. Nicollette sheridan born 21 november 1963 is an englishamerican actress, writer and producer. Nick carraway character analysis nick is the narrator, but he is not omniscient he cant see everything, and hes also very human and flawed.
The novel and film are based on anna quindlens real life struggle with the death of her mother, prudence pantano. 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. Rob reiner does a magnificent job as the director of this film. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. That means sex, for anybody who is thinking with his big head instead of the small one. Sure thing was first presented at the manhattan punch line theatre steve kaplan, artistic director in new york city in february 1988. 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. If you disagree or have additional info, please update us. When he learns that a beautiful californian nicollette sheridan wants to. The greatest coup in horse racing history by nick townsend online at alibris. With john cusack, daphne zuniga, anthony edwards, boyd gaines. 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.
Nicollette sheridan has won a worldwide audience with her past television and film roles. The following lines from the sure thing are apparently the real deal. Sudden dead ends lurk behind assumptions, and most trial balloons pop right at the start. May 25, 2011 the trailer for a great 1980s john cusack starring comedy movie, the sure thing. It is the quirky characters that really shine in this movie, because there are so many of them. The film chronicles the crosscountry journey of college students walter gibson cusack and alison bradbury zuniga as they make their way from. Viall plays bob, the hotel cruise manager of the ship hes basically in charge. Meanwhile, allison, a cute but somewhat retentive girl at gibs college has also. Favorite movie quotes and links for the 1985 romantic comedy movie starring john cusack, daphne zuniga, anthony edwards more cast.
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