This is something we don’t talk about enough.

In this clip from our review of Better Off Dead, we break down why John Cusack worked so well in 80s movies:

- Not a supermodel
- Not a cartoon heartthrob
- Just an average-looking guy with incredible everyman energy

He’s the kind of character:

- You’d want to hang out with
- You’d grab a drink with
- You’d root for
- You might even marry

Hollywood doesn’t cast “that guy” the same way anymore—and honestly? We miss it.

Full movie review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq9vJ99dnGk

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