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Big (1988)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Penny Marshall
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Elizabeth Perkins, Jared Rushton, John Heard, Jon Lovitz, Robert Loggia, Tom Hanks
Published ID: 1387
UPC: 086162126086, 024543044857, 024543020172, 024543381570, 024543580935,
Plot: More than anything else, 13-year old New Jerseyite Josh (David Moscow) wants to be big. That's the wish he makes at an odd-looking amusement pier fortunetelling machine. The next morning, Josh wakes up-only to discover that he's grown to manhood overnight! (At this point, the part is taken over by Tom Hanks). Still a 13-year-old mentally and emotionally, Josh decides to hide out in New York City until he can figure out what to do next. He lucks into a job with a major toy company run by kid-at-heart McMillan (Robert Loggia). By cannily bringing a child's eye view to McMillan's business, Josh rises to the top-and in process, he falls in love with fellow employee Susan (Elizabeth Perkins). But he's still a kid, and he'd like to go back to his own world and own body. Written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg, Big proved a crucial success for budding director Penny Marshall, who'd work harmoniously with Hanks again on the radically different A League of Their Own. The cinematography was by Barry Sonenfeld, who went on to become a director himself with The Addams Family. That Big was heavily reliant upon the input of Tom Hanks and Penny Marshall was proven by the failed attempt to turn the property into a Broadway musical. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Big dvd
Added 9/24/2009

A great movie, I saw this in the theater and I wanted to give it to a friend as a gift. I had a little trouble finding it but found it here for the best price.
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Awesoe movie
Added 9/5/2009

I've always loved this movie. It's great for the entire family and is one of my favorites with Tom Hank in it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Big Hit
Added 8/2/2009

"Big" is an excellent example of Tom Hanks' stellar acting. It's whimsical but down-to-earth, cute but real enough not to be labeled a "kid's" movie, and a must-see for any Tom Hanks fan. They just don't make movies like this anymore; it's a true classic. On a scale from Joe Vs. the Volcano to Forrest Gump, I'd give it a solid Sleepless in Seattle.
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Hanks' star rises again
Added 3/25/2009

This movie is the fortituous meeting of a truly great script, and an actor who was primed and ready for superstardom. Tom Hanks had already been showing a lot of potential for several years (on TV, in "Bosom Buddies" and "Family Ties", and on the big screen in "Splash" and "The Money Pit"), but this film gave Hanks his first opportunity to really flex his considerable acting muscle. And flex it he does. Hanks' performance as overgrown 12 year-old Josh Baskin garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

However, his is not the only great performance in this movie. He's often nearly upstaged by Jared Rushton, who plays Billy Kopecki (Josh's best friend). Billy gets a few of the script's best zingers.

The basic storyline of "Big" was fraught with potential pitfalls and potential violations of taste, but it managed to avoid every one of them. It's often hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, and several scenes can either make you smile or cringe, depending on from which character's perspective you're viewing the scenes. Simply brilliant filmmaking.

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Big Review
Added 1/19/2009

This is a movie about a 12 year old boy who makes a wish at a carnival to be "big" and gets his wish the next morning. He eventually gets a job at a toy company, but still wants to go home because he is, after all, still 12 years old. This movie is full of laughs, Tom Hanks is at his best, making you laugh in every situation. This movie has no nudity, no language, is definitely suitable of kids, and is one of the best movies I've ever seen. Definitely a movie to watch if you are feeling down.
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Big dvd
Added 9/24/2009

A great movie, I saw this in the theater and I wanted to give it to a friend as a gift. I had a little trouble finding it but found it here for the best price.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Awesoe movie
Added 9/5/2009

I've always loved this movie. It's great for the entire family and is one of my favorites with Tom Hank in it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Big Hit
Added 8/2/2009

"Big" is an excellent example of Tom Hanks' stellar acting. It's whimsical but down-to-earth, cute but real enough not to be labeled a "kid's" movie, and a must-see for any Tom Hanks fan. They just don't make movies like this anymore; it's a true classic. On a scale from Joe Vs. the Volcano to Forrest Gump, I'd give it a solid Sleepless in Seattle.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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