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I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

Although the movie has emotional appealing Curly Stooge Sue striking you totally, she is those girls whose stolen your heart,Jim Belushi is no longer a star ,but in that time he was...Kelly Lynch is kindly and has a convincing performance,John Hughes put in several scenes a small gags that could be unnoticed,so pay attention for every single scene... anyway this picture is amusing for everyone who has a heart.Resume: Fist watch: 1993 / How many: 3 / Source: TV-DVD / Rating: 7

Bill Dancer (Jim Belushi) and Curly Sue are homeless drifters running little scams to get by day to day. He has been taking care of her since her mother left her as a baby. Grey Ellison (Kelly Lynch) is a driven divorce lawyer. Bill pretends to get run over by Grey and she gives them a meal. Her cold-hearted fiancée Walker McCormick stops her from doing more despite her falling for little Curly Sue. Later, she actually truly hits him with her car. The two stays at her apartment as the trio grows closer together.Not everything is gold when it comes to John Hughes. Sometimes the formula is too formulaic. I'm good with the sugary sweet little girl. The slapstick is way too much. It's trying desperately to be Curly Sue's namesake. It's almost schizophrenic as it goes from the silliest slapstick to the most emotionally manipulative tear jerker. While I buy Grey's love for Curly, it's hard to buy the same for Grey and Bill. This needs more reality and less formula. It need less silliness and Bill should probably leave at the end.

I don't think anyone will argue that John Hughes is a modern day film making legend especially for those of us that grew up in the 80's and 90's. He helmed and created stone cold classics like Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Sixteen Candles, Home Alone, Christmas Vacation...you likely know the drill. It could be said that Curly Sue wasn't his best work. However, that's not to say it isn't also a great movie. It just isn't as blatantly well made. It is predictable and typical but very 80's (despite being released in 1991) and its just fun. It was a movie my wife loved and I realized I had never seen it so we sat down to watch it. It is the definition of a "feel good" film but there isn't much more than that to it which is okay. It doesn't have anything particularly memorable about it, the film is sufficient being complacent in its genre and delivering exactly what anyone should expect. When a movie is like that, it tends to get very low scoring from critics professional and otherwise but most of us who just love films can appreciate a genre movie. Curly Sue is safe. Its mostly clean and sweet and has romance and a few fun scenes and its easy to watch and I really enjoyed it!! I have always enjoyed Jim Belushi and he has had some great films but he never really became a Hollywood superstar. He has great charisma and is such an everyday guy that you can't help but love him. That's why he fits this role so well. He's a con artist who adores this little girl and has lived on the streets for however long but you completely understand why someone would fall in love with the guy. A con-man with a heart of gold. Alisan Porter is our title character and is of course amazing. She is adorable and street smart and you just love her and its not because she's obnoxious or a trouble maker but just truly a kid who has had a rough life and knows her way around a con or two. The chemistry between her and Belushi is near perfect and definitely the heart and soul of the film. This might not have been a break out hit for her but she'll always be great in it. Kelly Lynch gives a decent performance as the rich elite lawyer who gets a soft spot for these two trouble makers. Lynch's character is a means to an end so she doesn't get a ton of great scenes but she fills her role nicely. Its a very typical role but it works and her and Belushi are good together but not amazing. The supporting cast are all decent as well and fill their roles well especially John Getz as the painfully obvious jerk boyfriend to Lynch. You gotta have a pseudo-villain like him in an 80's-ish family comedy.The reason John Hughes is considered such a master by some is because he knew his genre. He was a chef of a certain kind and he knew exactly what ingredients his recipes needed and he didn't try to stray too far from it. Curly Sue is presented on a plate with no surprises and as I've said that's great!! It means its not a brilliant film but it is wonderfully entertaining and I could easily watch it again and again. There were more than one heart string pulling scenes and its just written and directed very well. Usually I have a rule about writer's directing their own work but no one had vision about his own work like John Hughes. I honestly think he stopped directing (this was actually his last directorial film) because his style and vision was distinctly 80's where success was based on monetary value and romance was based on opposites attracting and living happily ever after. He is a fairy tale weaver of a more realistic nature and Curly Sue was delightful and family-friendly for the most part and I always appreciate that. A wonderful addition to our collection!! 8.5/10

My daughter, her friends and I have watched this movie literally dozens of times. I bought it twice and some little girlfriends absconded with it. Subsequently, I rented it so very many times. It just never gets old!!! Blockbuster doesn't even have it in their listings anymore and I have tried to buy, find, rent it for over 5 years. Without a doubt, this was and is my most favourite movie of my daughter's childhood...it has it all! We laughed, we cried, we discussed real life and how hard some children have it in the world. There was nothing pretend about this movie. We related to every second and every line Bill! Thanks a million for restoring our faith in human nature. Sincerely, Shelleen and Kailin Vandermey. Craven, Saskatchewan. CANADA,eh!!! :-)August '07 update:Who are we to judge if a rich woman falls in love with a poor man; or a man who has love chooses to raise a child who is not his own. It may not be my or your life. It is not only believable, it happens every day. Thank God! Keeps my faith in human nature alive!!! celebrate!!!!