Product Details

• Actors: James Belushi, Kelly Lynch, Alisan Porter, John Getz, Fred Dalton Thompson
• Directors: John Hughes
• Writers: John Hughes
• Producers: John Hughes, Lynn M. Morgan, Tarquin Gotch
• Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), Portuguese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00009AVA2
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,044 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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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

Product Description

BILL DANCER AND HIS YOUNG COMPANION CURLY SUE ARE THE CLASSIC HOMELESS FOLKS WITH HEARTS OF GOLD. THEIR SCAMS ARE AIMED NOT AT TURNING A PROFIT, BUT AT GETTING ENOUGH TO EAT.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bittersweet comedy-drama, November 23, 2005

By	Nicoletta Carlone "Nicoletta Carlone" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An endearing comedy with a BIG heart!, October 30, 2005

By	Jason Anthony "Renaissance Man" (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars heh........... real funny and cute, July 1, 2005

A Kid's Review

This movie was touching and cute. Lots of children and parents will enjoy this movie.