John-Cusack Movie Reviews

This film is based on a true story, where a blue-collar working man finds a bag of money that literally fell off an armored truck. The pandemonium and hilarity that follows is beautifully presented by John Cusack, definitely one of the best actors of our time. I've been following Cusack's films from Class in the 1980s through today, and I have not once been disappointed by his performance. He is in top form here, making the viewer wish that they both were and weren't in his shoes. Benicio del Toro is hilarious as a swindler, and Debi Mazar is pretty good as Cusack's on-again, off-again love interest. Gandolfini of HBO's The Sopranos also costars, and is fantastic as usual. If you like any of the actors mentioned, or just want to see a good film about a real event that seems unbelievable, get your hands on this one!

Don't let this film pass you by. Often stashed in the 'comedy' section of the video shelves this film is often more tense drama due to the fact it is based on actual events. In 1981 unemployed laborer Joey Coyle and his pal drive through the back streets of rotting industrial Philadelphia after another unsuccessful day of looking for work. In the middle of the street they find what Coyle thinks might make a good tool box. It in fact has fallen from an armored truck and contains over a million dollars. There is humor, but more anxiety along the way as John Cusak, who portrays Coyle stuggles with what to do next. Michael Madsen gives an excellent performance as a detective from the same neighborhood who urges a reward that will be enough for the impoverished locals to buy a house. Maury Chaykin has a memorable scene as a mob boss trying to swindle Cusak and explains why Ben Franklin is his favorite currency portrait. A heartbreaking and tragic look at 1980's recession America.

I just seen Money For Nothing and I think it was a great movie that kept me entertaining. The true story of Joey Coyle was very interesting because some people who find 1.2 million dollars out of a Armored car are shelfish enough to keep it and do goofy things to try to get away with it . This film was shot in locations I was filmilar with including the Old Airport and near monoghela river in my hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. John Cusack was just great.

I first came across this video at the tail end of high school, and I loved it then, starting with Mojo Nixon's low-budget video work of genius and going straight through each fantastic elvoid appearance in the movie. Then the movie, like Elvis himself, dropped out of sight for many years, and resurfaced in my lap as a recent birthday gift. As I shooed the King away from my lap and carried the video home in its tabloid sheath, I was worried that "Elvis Stories" wouldn't age well -- that, like the _Scooby Doo_ oeuvre, what had been fresh and original to me when I first saw it would seem hackneyed and formulaic now. I worried that I would sit there and not laugh at any of the things I thought were so funny years ago.

Those fears vanished as soon as Mojo's rugged and familiar face greeted me again. "Elvis Stories" is in fact better than I remembered it. The writing and acting is all really good and really funny, and it's great to recognize so many people in the video, especially because I had no idea who any of them were when I first saw it. But the lasting appeal of "Elvis Stories" comes from the way it is presented, as a documentary in which an interviewer and cameraman we never see roam America to preserve these stories like Smithsonian people travel to the backwoods of Appalachia to preserve songs and folktales. This totally deadpan style of delivery lets the lunacy of the characters really come through, and Stiller works it really well. Sometimes I laughed harder at the way the camera went from character to character than I did at what they were saying. John Cusack's performance is absolutely brilliant and shouldn't be missed by any fan; Jeremy Piven shows why he's graduated from stand-up to full-time employment; Mike Myers shows up in one of his funniest bits ever; and Stiller's and Dick's skit is absolutely fabulous, and features a wonderful psychiatrist who, if I remember the credits correctly, may be John Cusack's brother. But as we scoot from story to story and watch a protean Elvis change from supermarket shopper to semi-gaseous state, in this shlockumentary we also see the quirkier and funnier side of American culture that strengthens the comedy and my conviction that belief in Elvis-after-death is a phenomenon worthy of celebration, and I'm ecstatic that Stiller decided to preserve it when and how he did.

If you have just stumbled across this because you never even heard of it, you have no idea how funny this can be until you've seen it! Yes, this is the first officially released of Ben Stiller's short films he made during a brief stay on Saturday Night Live and before getting another (ill-fated)shot at sketch comedy with his own show on Mtv and Fox. I think people 10 years ago just were not ready for comedy so hyperactive, so ready and willing (& brilliantly able as well)to ape TV junk culture and use it to mirror a tabloid world gone mad with its own irreverence. Getting to the tape itself, a loosley based not-documentary about people having different kinds of paranormal experiences involving "the king" loaded with cameos by friends of Stillers like Jeremy Piven, John Cusack, Mike Meyers, Andy Dick and Stiller himself in what has to be one of the funniest pieces-EVER!-"Hairdresser posessed by Elvis" where throughout the course of an interview, Stiller and Dick argue like a married couple about exactly what happens when Stiller turns into Elvis unexpectadly spouting abuse like "hey sissy boy, put on a dress and do a lil' dance!" If you thought the "Cable Guy" was a dark, overlooked comedy-come on in and check out this early work by one of the funniest talents of this age finally getting his due in Hollywood, Ben Stiller. Now if only someone would hook him up with Albert Brooks...

For those interested in early women aviators, horses and with a love for the genre depicted in the movie "Out of Africa", this is worth viewing. Stephanie Powers plays the role of Beryl from teenager to mature women. Although Ms. Powers is pushing reality playing Beryl at 18, her love and passion for Africa and getting this biography on film/video is apparant. I am happy to have found it on tape and add to my library. .

In 1995 and 1999 Disney released Toy Story and Toy Story 2 respectively. Now these two great movies are available to buy in the definitive 3 Disc Set - The Ultimate Toy Box. Both movies contain amazing CGI characters that are brought to life by actors such as Tom Hanks (Woody) and Tim Allen (Buzz). These movies are fun for all the family and are highly recommended.

The DVDs for the movies themselves are nothing short of spectacular. The straight to digital transfers really shine and are anamorphic in their original widescreen aspect ratio. The sound for both films is very impressive and makes great use of all the surround channels. The opening of Toy Story 2 for example is great for showing off your Home Theater system.

The supplemental material is where this DVD set really shines. If anyone was slightly interested in seeing how they made these amazing movies then the third disc is full of entertaining information. Each movie gets its own supplemental section with tons of information on how the story developed and how the animation was done. To music videos and clips of the actors speaking about their favourite characters. There is just so much on this third disc! Lastly a mention must go to the two very entertaining audio commentaries (one for Toy Story and another for Toy Story 2). They make a great listen and are full of insight into the making of these two very fine movies.

The Ultimate Toy Box cannot be recommended more highly. Stunning transfers with a huge amount of supplemental materials make this a worthy addition to any DVD collection.

When Woody is "kidnapped" from a garage sale, Buzz Lightyear and crew embark on an amazing adventure to rescue him from the conniving hands of an immoral toy dealer who has sold him to a Japanese toy museum.

John Lasseter and Pixar have created another computer-generated gift to the world. While the original Toy Story will always be the landmark trend-setter that started it all, the harbinger that announced the coming of a new type of film, this glorious sequel surpasses the original in nearly every way. It's so packed with invention, originality and creativity that it's exhausting to try to absorb it all (this is not a complaint, but a welcome admittance that multiple viewings are absolutely required).

The enchanting theme that toys may actually have hearts and minds of their own, and experience utter heartbreak and abandonment when we humans inevitably outgrow them, resonates in the nostalgic memories of folks old enough to remember their favorite toys from when they were kids. This bittersweet nostalgia, which reaches its climax during Jessie's sorrowful song, is incredibly heartfelt. In fact, it left me wondering -- if computer-generated images (CGI) can seem so real and make us feel this way, then why not toys?

For sure, this is one of the great films of 1999.

The first time I saw TS1 & 2 was on a bad taped version, so I bought the 2 disc DVD the second I got a DVD player (a couple years ago). And the 2 disc was worth the money. But even seeing them on a badly taped version I was absorbed into the story of these toys. As an only child, I was convinced my toys had a life when I left so watching these movies took me back to my childhood. As disturbing as Sid was, there's a lot of kids who enjoy destroying toys and for this reason he was a perfect 'real' villian for the toys. The best part of these films is that (with the exception of Woody and Buzz, or in TS2's case 'the Woody toy collection') all the toys are real toys. The idea of Toys living has been done before, but the fact that these were actual toys (from Mattle, Hasbro, FisherPrice, etc) really brought it to life (that and the introduction of 3D computer animation in feature length format). At times, I forgot it was animated. And even though Woody and Buzz only became real toys because of the movie, the two eras of toys they represent are very real as are the stories sorounding them (TS1 shinny new toy becomes boy's favorite, TS2 Classic old toy becomes collectors item). Also, the story itself got to the heart of what a buddy film is suppose to be. There's nothing else to say except that these movies are a must have.

In 1995 and 1999 Disney released Toy Story and Toy Story 2 respectively. Now these two great movies are available to buy in the definitive 3 Disc Set - The Ultimate Toy Box. Both movies contain amazing CGI characters that are brought to life by actors such as Tom Hanks (Woody) and Tim Allen (Buzz). These movies are fun for all the family and are highly recommended.

The DVDs for the movies themselves are nothing short of spectacular. The straight to digital transfers really shine and are anamorphic in their original widescreen aspect ratio. The sound for both films is very impressive and makes great use of all the surround channels. The opening of Toy Story 2 for example is great for showing off your Home Theater system.

The supplemental material is where this DVD set really shines. If anyone was slightly interested in seeing how they made these amazing movies then the third disc is full of entertaining information. Each movie gets its own supplemental section with tons of information on how the story developed and how the animation was done. To music videos and clips of the actors speaking about their favourite characters. There is just so much on this third disc! Lastly a mention must go to the two very entertaining audio commentaries (one for Toy Story and another for Toy Story 2). They make a great listen and are full of insight into the making of these two very fine movies.

The Ultimate Toy Box cannot be recommended more highly. Stunning transfers with a huge amount of supplemental materials make this a worthy addition to any DVD collection.

When Woody is "kidnapped" from a garage sale, Buzz Lightyear and crew embark on an amazing adventure to rescue him from the conniving hands of an immoral toy dealer who has sold him to a Japanese toy museum.

John Lasseter and Pixar have created another computer-generated gift to the world. While the original Toy Story will always be the landmark trend-setter that started it all, the harbinger that announced the coming of a new type of film, this glorious sequel surpasses the original in nearly every way. It's so packed with invention, originality and creativity that it's exhausting to try to absorb it all (this is not a complaint, but a welcome admittance that multiple viewings are absolutely required).

The enchanting theme that toys may actually have hearts and minds of their own, and experience utter heartbreak and abandonment when we humans inevitably outgrow them, resonates in the nostalgic memories of folks old enough to remember their favorite toys from when they were kids. This bittersweet nostalgia, which reaches its climax during Jessie's sorrowful song, is incredibly heartfelt. In fact, it left me wondering -- if computer-generated images (CGI) can seem so real and make us feel this way, then why not toys?

For sure, this is one of the great films of 1999.

The first time I saw TS1 & 2 was on a bad taped version, so I bought the 2 disc DVD the second I got a DVD player (a couple years ago). And the 2 disc was worth the money. But even seeing them on a badly taped version I was absorbed into the story of these toys. As an only child, I was convinced my toys had a life when I left so watching these movies took me back to my childhood. As disturbing as Sid was, there's a lot of kids who enjoy destroying toys and for this reason he was a perfect 'real' villian for the toys. The best part of these films is that (with the exception of Woody and Buzz, or in TS2's case 'the Woody toy collection') all the toys are real toys. The idea of Toys living has been done before, but the fact that these were actual toys (from Mattle, Hasbro, FisherPrice, etc) really brought it to life (that and the introduction of 3D computer animation in feature length format). At times, I forgot it was animated. And even though Woody and Buzz only became real toys because of the movie, the two eras of toys they represent are very real as are the stories sorounding them (TS1 shinny new toy becomes boy's favorite, TS2 Classic old toy becomes collectors item). Also, the story itself got to the heart of what a buddy film is suppose to be. There's nothing else to say except that these movies are a must have.

I saw this with a group of ten or so friends when it originally aired. We sat there in awe for two hours. I think it was the power of the people who spoke and of those who performed. The DVD was on my wish list nearly immediately after. Their selection of songs, was nearly impeccable. I didn't care for Iglesias mostly because it was more a love song, but maybe it was appropriate to others. The highlights for me were Neil Young doing "Imagine." That alone is worth the admission. Also the appearence of Dennis Franz and Jimmy Smits of "NYPD Blue" standing together like partners again, and talking, appropriately enough, about the cops who risked their lives, and died saving others. Limp Bizkit with Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls) doing Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" was equally awesome. Fred Durst looked to me like he was talking to us as he sang many of the lyrics. The Boss, Billy Joel, Eddie Vedder (with Neil Young on the organ), Sheryl Crow, Bon Jovi (a spectacular rendition of "Livin' on a Prayer") round out the cream of the crop musically. Superb speeches by Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Will Smith and Ali, and many more strike a chord both uplifting, and I think heart-breaking at times. It closes out with awesome speeches by Robert DeNiro (wow!) and Clint Eastwoood (wow! wow!) along with a performance of "God Bless America" by Celine Dion and a moving performance of "America the Beautiful" by Willie Nelson, with backup by everyone present. WOW! is the least I can think of to describe it as a whole. GOD BLESS the USA!

I bought "A Tribute to Heroes" on DVD and CD. I didn't have to stand in line for two hours, but I would have just to have this great concert.
I just rewatched it again, still the best concert I ever saw on TV. My only complaint is Enrique Iglesias, the first 30 seconds of his song was too mushy and out of character for the rest of the show -- loser. Regardless, I am still amazed at the high quality and diversity of the rest of the show, everything else was 110% talent. When the "worst" performance (other than Iglesias) is Paul Simon doing "Bridge Over Troubled Water" you know you have winner collection. Actually, Simon missed out on my ranking only because he was slightly off key - but who really cares? the emotion still came through - a winner.

Best songs, Springsteen "My City of Ruin" (fantastic!), Neil Young "Imagine" (best choice for a song), Faith Hill "There Will Come a Day" (check out the lyrics you Christians!), Goo Goo Dolls with others "Wish You Were Here" (a killer acoustic version of Pink Floyd with violin?!), Celine Dion (of course) and many more.

Most improved song on the second listen is Tom Petty "I Won't Back Down" -- I was disappointed the first time around because of a certain lack of "punch". I better appreciated the toned down approach on the second listen, although Petty also still gets my vote for "weirdest performance" with Sheryl Crow a close second place in that category. And of course you have great performances by Billy Joel, Dixie Chicks, Eddie Vedder, Dave Matthews, Sting and Wyclef Jean (who wins the Bob Marley sound-alike contest).

Well, what else can I say, I really liked this show. I'll just say it seemed honest, whatever that means. I liked the fact that I didn't know many of these artists and each performance was heartfelt. They say this year is one of the absolute worst ever for movies. Just when it seems like Hollywood "product" has once again triumphed over "quality" you get a concert like this one. Almost restores your faith in the lost art of "artistry" for the sake of art. At the very least it most certainly restored my faith in Americans.

It's been over two years now since September 11, 2001, and perhaps there is need for a retrospective look at this unique DVD.

I only caught part of the original airing of "Tribute to Heroes" on TV.

Watching the whole thing for the first time on DVD was a moving experience, except when Enrique Iglesias showed up - I couldn't help but wonder whether he was wearing false eyelashes and whether they would fall off.

I was saddened to see the Dixie Chicks on this DVD, not that they didn't belong here. What made me sad was the memory of how strongly all Americans were united together at the time of the making of this Tribute. Not since December 7, 1941 had Americans felt so strongly about their country.

Tragically, this unity of spirit and purpose has proved to be all too brief, as just a year and a half later, the Bush administration used the faith and trust of the American people to plunge American troops into Iraq, against the wishes of the world, against any evidence that Iraq had a direct connection to 9-11, and having fooled everyone, including themselves, into thinking that the going would be quick, easy, and cheap.

As a result of their vocal oppositon to the Iraq war, the Dixie Chicks fell from grace, but have since rebounded again. Which is what makes me sad, to see them on this DVD, and to remember this moment in time when ALL Americans were united in a common purpose.

Finally, I just wanted to say that the part of the Tribute that I caught on TV was Fred Durst (from Limp Bizkit) and John Rzeznik (from Goo Goo Dolls) singing their version of "Wish You Were Here". This piece was my favorite from the DVD. If you are a Pink Floyd fan, you will know that the lyrics and musical arrangement (with strings and voice reverb) are significantly different, but still very recognizably Pink Floyd. The new lyrics are really, really beautiful and appropriate, not only for this Tribute to Heroes, but for what has happened since. As the words are a bit hard to find (compared to the original version), here they are:

So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell,
Blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field
From a cold, steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?

So, do you think we can change,
Everybody that hates,
Before it's too late.
So proud to be free,
But who can we blame?
Don't be ashamed,
Do you think we can change?

How I wish,
How I wish you were here,
We're a world of lost souls swimming in a fish bowl
Year after year.
Running over the same old ground,
What have we found?
The same old fears,
Wish you were here.

We don't need,
Need any more pain.
We just need to remain on the very same page,
So much to gain.
No more losing a friend,
We're losing ourselves.
We just need your help,
So glad you're here.

So glad you're here.

Right off the bat, if you've seen this movie and love it - get the DVD. It's one of the best DVDs I've seen, with deleted scenes, extensive audio commentary, trailers, etc. etc. etc. The four-star rating is for the movie itself; the DVD gets a solid five stars.

"Say Anything" is really two movies in one. The 'main' story is of sensitive, would-be-underachiever Lloyd Dobler's (Cusack) pursuit of beautiful overachiever Diane Court (Skye) after graduating from High School together. The story of how their relationship develops is quite realistic and the acting from Skye and Cusack is very subtle and effective. The other storyline in this film is between Diane and her father, played incredibly by John Mahoney (from TV's "Frasier"). Having chose to live with her father after her parent's divorce, Diane is incredibly close with him and is her only real friend before she meets Lloyd. However, her father's questionable business practices are called into question and her faith and trust in him are put on the line. This part of the movie, in my opinion, is more interesting than the love story between Lloyd and Diane if only for how realistic and fresh it seems compared to the typical "overbearing" fathers of movies that involve teenagers. John Mahoney really puts in a remarkable performance as the father. If you're a fan of his work, or even only casually familar with him, this is a movie worth checking out.

When I mentioned "Say Anything" to someone recently, they were kind of uncertain as to why it had achieved the 'classic' status that it has. Apart from being a very good movie, it really closed out the era of 80s teen comedies/dramas nicely. Kids that were in high school in the 80s watching and laughing at everything from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" to "The Breakfast Club" to "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", were growing up and entering a new decade. Released in 1989, "Say Anything" reflected high school kids graduating and taking that next step towards the future, as well as dealing with serious everyday problems. Its accuracy and tenderness in displaying this is what makes it so enduring.

I have adored this movie for a long time now, I was so excited when it came out on DVD. This is the story about Lloyd Dobbler (John Cusack) falling for brainy valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye). The chemistry between the two of them is fantastic, and Lloyd is just such an amazing character. My favorite scene is the cover scene, where Lloyd is broken hearted after Diane dumps him and stands outside her window playing "In Your Eyes" on his boom box. Whenever I hear it on the radio it reminds me of this movie.

If you asked anyone who was the best director of the "teen movie" in the 80s, most people would say John Hughes, and they would be right. Movies like the Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles are classics and really capture the essence of being a teen in that decade.

But the answer to what the best teen movie in the 80s is has to be the 1989 Cameron Crowe directorial debut "Say Anything" starring John Cusack and Ione Skye. This film gives us characters to really care about and situations that are realistic. The actors respond beautifully, Cusack is perfect as the nerdy "athlete" (Kickboxing- the sport of the future) who simply decides to ask out school valedictorian/goddess Diane Court (Skye) right after graduation. His conversations he has with himself while trying to get the nerve to ask her to a post graduation party are classic and sound real familiar to my high school years.

Skye (a relative unknown before this film and since) also turns in a flawless performance as the beautiful brain who has always wanted a taste of high school life, but has had to turn it down repeatedly to focus on grades. She reluctantly agrees to go with Lloyd (Cusack) to the party and has the time of her life because for the first time, she is seen as just a high school girl and not the unreachable perfect standard. We remember people like that in high school. They probably had the exact feelings Skye shows us in Diane Court.

The plot really is not very intricate or complex. Diane's father (John Mahoney) runs an old folks home and is very protective of his daughter. It's obvious he has sacrificed a lot to give his daughter all the chance to go to England to study next semester. Perhaps he has even done some things that were not all together ethical. He does a great job with his character as well, especially at the end, when the situation spins out of control and he is forced to sit back and just watch.

Crowe's approach here is to give us real people as characters and let us identify with them. Unlike so many of the teen movies today, which are unnecessarily raunchy and stupid, this film cares about the characters and what matters to them. When Skye gives Cusack the pen mentioned in the title of this review, it is at a time where she is crushed emotionally and is almost manipulated into action. Anyone who has felt the pain of love lost or the joy of love found will appreciate the reality of this film. By the way, the most well known scene, pictured on the DVD cover, is Cusack holding up the boom box while Peter Gabriel's "In your Eyes" plays on the radio. One of the best songs in the decade of the 80s, this one captures the mood of the entire film perfectly. All in all, this is possibly the best teen movie of all time.

This is a really good movie about a road trip gone bad, finding out who you are, what you're made of and what's imporant to you, and what you'll give up for it. What begins as a quest for a meaningless sexual encounter ends with personal growth beyond what anyone would have expected. In between is an amsuing set of events that endear the characters to the viewer. Definitely worth a look!

I'm looking for my own copy of this movie because it is one of my all-time favorites...comfort food for my soul. I can be totally down in the dumps and all I need is to see this movie. It never fails to lift my spirits and make me laugh, no matter how many times I've seen it. I can recite every word of the script by now. I'm tired of renting it, though--now I want to own it! Cusack is brilliant. It was the first time I ever saw him, and I've been a devoted fan ever since. Rob Reiner and everyone in the cast did such a great job--I love all the scenes with Tim Robbins. I was in college when this came out and just to demonstrate its timeless appeal--I can show it to current college-aged people and they love it too! About the only thing that dates the movie besides a few 80s expressions like "excellent" is Anthony Edwards' exhilaration about using a cordless phone by the pool! The humor, heart and romance of this movie continue to be au courant, due to great writing, acting and direction.

My favorite (and oft-quoted line): "Spontaneity has its time and its place!"

First, to who said it wasn't as good as Say Anything - the two movies are too different to even be compared. The characters and basis of both movies are too different to be compared. If you want to compare The Sure Thing with any other movie, compare it to Hot Pursuit, as they have more in common than Say Anything and The Sure Thing. (And it's my ultimate belief that, while Hot Pursuit is a good movie, it's just not as good as The Sure Thing.)

Now, to the important matters at hand...

This is my numero uno favorite movie of all time on my top 5 list. This is a movie that you can watch over and over again and it never gets old. The whole movie is hilarious, and it makes me want to go on a cross country road trip.

Tim Robbins' cameo as a goody-goody is hilarious and Anthony Edwards as Cusack's high school friend going to college on the west coast (the guy who sets Cusack up with a "Sure Thing", the entire reason for the road trip) is also a definate plus.

This movie is filled with hilarity, great quotations, and funny one liners. A must see not only for fans of John Cusack, but everyone.

This is a really good movie about a road trip gone bad, finding out who you are, what you're made of and what's imporant to you, and what you'll give up for it. What begins as a quest for a meaningless sexual encounter ends with personal growth beyond what anyone would have expected. In between is an amsuing set of events that endear the characters to the viewer. Definitely worth a look!

I'm looking for my own copy of this movie because it is one of my all-time favorites...comfort food for my soul. I can be totally down in the dumps and all I need is to see this movie. It never fails to lift my spirits and make me laugh, no matter how many times I've seen it. I can recite every word of the script by now. I'm tired of renting it, though--now I want to own it! Cusack is brilliant. It was the first time I ever saw him, and I've been a devoted fan ever since. Rob Reiner and everyone in the cast did such a great job--I love all the scenes with Tim Robbins. I was in college when this came out and just to demonstrate its timeless appeal--I can show it to current college-aged people and they love it too! About the only thing that dates the movie besides a few 80s expressions like "excellent" is Anthony Edwards' exhilaration about using a cordless phone by the pool! The humor, heart and romance of this movie continue to be au courant, due to great writing, acting and direction.

My favorite (and oft-quoted line): "Spontaneity has its time and its place!"

First, to who said it wasn't as good as Say Anything - the two movies are too different to even be compared. The characters and basis of both movies are too different to be compared. If you want to compare The Sure Thing with any other movie, compare it to Hot Pursuit, as they have more in common than Say Anything and The Sure Thing. (And it's my ultimate belief that, while Hot Pursuit is a good movie, it's just not as good as The Sure Thing.)

Now, to the important matters at hand...

This is my numero uno favorite movie of all time on my top 5 list. This is a movie that you can watch over and over again and it never gets old. The whole movie is hilarious, and it makes me want to go on a cross country road trip.

Tim Robbins' cameo as a goody-goody is hilarious and Anthony Edwards as Cusack's high school friend going to college on the west coast (the guy who sets Cusack up with a "Sure Thing", the entire reason for the road trip) is also a definate plus.

This movie is filled with hilarity, great quotations, and funny one liners. A must see not only for fans of John Cusack, but everyone.

This is a really good movie about a road trip gone bad, finding out who you are, what you're made of and what's imporant to you, and what you'll give up for it. What begins as a quest for a meaningless sexual encounter ends with personal growth beyond what anyone would have expected. In between is an amsuing set of events that endear the characters to the viewer. Definitely worth a look!

This movie is simply one of the greatest movies ever produced. John Cusask is at his best especially the hitchiking scene. I love this special edition because it was great to watch the movie with pop-up(optional)! Must have in your collection if you are a true 80s movie fan!

This movie is a must see for anyone that grew up in the 80's. Classic lines that you will never forget, to great comedy, this is a great movie to be watched over and over!