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Special Features
- All-new introduction and feature-length commentary by actress Alisan Porter
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An endearing rags-to-riches family comedy of a wandering scam artist and his streetwise, curly-headed sidekick, this guilty pleasure ranks with John Hughes's best films. Curly Sue is the story of the street-hardened yet tender Bill Dancer (Jim Belushi) and orphaned accomplice Curly Sue (Alisan Porter). Curly Sue and Bill scam Grey Ellison (Kelly Lynch), an unsuspecting power attorney, out of a hot meal and a penthouse bed. Grey warms to the adorable Sue and the diamond-in-the-rough Bill and cools to her ruthless profession as the trio begins to feel more like a family. John Getz plays Walker McCormick, Grey's stuffy, affected boyfriend who tries his best to force the vagabonds on to the next train out of Chicago. Belushi is well cast for this role, blending grit and heart nicely, but it's the charming performance of Porter that steals most scenes. Imagine a modern Annie through the witty eye of hit filmmaker Hughes and you have Curly Sue. --Sarah Chace
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BILL DANCER AND HIS YOUNG COMPANION CURLY SUE ARE THE CLASSIC HOMELESS FOLKS WITH HEARTS OF GOLD. THEIR SCAMS ARE AIMED NOT ATTURNING A PROFIT, BUT AT GETTING ENOUGH TO EAT.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This a great movie. I saw it when it first came out in 1991 and have liked it ever since. It has a bittersweet storyline about a little girl, and her adoptive father who start out by trying to con a single, rich divorce lawyer out of funds, and end up building a family relationship with her. They teach her what it means to have a family and that there are things beyond money and work. She in turn shows them what having a home can really be like. The story is a timeless mix of comedy and drama. Sad and dark and times, and happy at others, it tells a realistic story of what it might be like to be homeless and parentless. Recommended for adults and kids 9 and up.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
"Curly Sue" has the kind of premise that, usually, end up being only partially realized in movies. They end up good, but with a feeling that they could have been a lot better. In "Curly Sue", the title little girl and her father are homeless people who get by through pulling low-scale little scams - when the dad pretends to, say, be hit by a very expensive-looking car and mildly hurt, the two of them can often end up receiving a sympathy meal at a nice restaurant and perhaps even a place to stay for the night. (It sounds depressing, but it isn't - it skirts the path of being too downcast for a family movie without trivializing the issues it's depicting) After one incident, the woman Curly's dad Bill pretends to be injured by ends up taking them into her home; and despite her being engaged (to an approriately unlikable boor), the woman (named Grey) and Bill begin to have feelings for one another, even as Grey finds herself becoming quickly attached to Curly Sue.
At your local video store, you'll most likely find this one in the Family Movie section, where it'll easily be amongst the cream of the crop in those aisles. But it's also an uproarious comedy that outshines ninety per cent of the titles in the comedy section, and more genuinely moving and dramatic than most movies on the Drama shelves. "Curly Sue" hits every note it plays to perfection, has smashing performances (including James Belushi in his best role as Bill, Kelly Lynch as Grey, and Allison Porter unforgettable as the dynamic pint-sized fireball of a title character), and doesn't at all end up in the class of movies that are "good, but really should have been better" - it's the opposite, going well above even the high end of the potential one would think it has. An alltime winner.
At your local video store, you'll most likely find this one in the Family Movie section, where it'll easily be amongst the cream of the crop in those aisles. But it's also an uproarious comedy that outshines ninety per cent of the titles in the comedy section, and more genuinely moving and dramatic than most movies on the Drama shelves. "Curly Sue" hits every note it plays to perfection, has smashing performances (including James Belushi in his best role as Bill, Kelly Lynch as Grey, and Allison Porter unforgettable as the dynamic pint-sized fireball of a title character), and doesn't at all end up in the class of movies that are "good, but really should have been better" - it's the opposite, going well above even the high end of the potential one would think it has. An alltime winner.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. Yount
Format:DVD
"When somebody gives you something to remember them by it means they are going to take off. If they are going to stick around you don't have to have anything to remember them by because they will be there." - Curly Sue
Curly Sue is one of those goose bumps, feel-good, heartwarming movies. While it has its moments of comedy, it is not one of those rolling on the floor laughing out loud movies. It's about a homeless man (John Belushi) who has taken care of this orphan girl, Curly Sue (Alisan Porter) since her birth on meager means, that is until they cross the path of an attorney (Kelly Lynch) who dares to care for this little girl and Bill (John Belushi). It's an incredible story full of compassion that is sure to warm your heart during the holidays or anytime of the year. Full of warmth, honesty and a kick of humor you are sure to fall in love with Curly Sue. This movie is a definite see for any movie lover.
Curly Sue is one of those goose bumps, feel-good, heartwarming movies. While it has its moments of comedy, it is not one of those rolling on the floor laughing out loud movies. It's about a homeless man (John Belushi) who has taken care of this orphan girl, Curly Sue (Alisan Porter) since her birth on meager means, that is until they cross the path of an attorney (Kelly Lynch) who dares to care for this little girl and Bill (John Belushi). It's an incredible story full of compassion that is sure to warm your heart during the holidays or anytime of the year. Full of warmth, honesty and a kick of humor you are sure to fall in love with Curly Sue. This movie is a definite see for any movie lover.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
We Liked It
Funny time passer. Curley Sue herself is delightful. Probably only movie I ever liked John Belushi in. Not as normally gross
Published 7 days ago by RonB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
All time favorite feel good movie. Never too old for this one. Watch it with your family when you can.
Published 7 days ago by Barbara Koeijmans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great family movie
I had not seen this in years. I played it for my children and they loved it. They want to watch it all the time now.
Published 8 days ago by mwhitmire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Big Fan
This is a very likeable movie. The condition of this movie when delivered was excellent. This movie had a good plot, very nice.
Published 12 days ago by movie buff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable and Heart Touching!
I have this movie on VHS. I've watched it many times and it never gets old. This movie tells the story of an adorable young girl and her dad who are having a hard time making it... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Stephanie Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Family Movie
Fun comedy with a nice story. I'd recommend it for all ages. I hope families make it a family classic.
Published 27 days ago by Clara Pratt
5.0 out of 5 stars
from rags to riches.
this i one great movie!i have never talked to anyone that has seen it,that didn't love it.the story line is great,and everyone from young to old will never forget it.
Published 27 days ago by thunderunner
5.0 out of 5 stars
A cute movie
Thos is the clasic feel good movie. Predictable. But very satisfying. Jim Belushi and Kelly Lynch give good performances. The little girl who plays Curly Sue is adorable.
Published 1 month ago by Cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT.
I love this movie. I think I have watched it 10 times. What i need to do is buy it. Great cast and great performance by the little girl.
Published 1 month ago by Linda B Campion
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family
This is a great family movie. No matter what age you are you will definitely laugh out loud at Jim belushi
Published 1 month ago by Jennifer Traud
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