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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
Added 1/28/2010

A young boy makes a wish at a fairground machine to be big. He wakes up the following morning to find that his wish has been granted and his body has grown older over night. But he is still the same 12 year old kid on the inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown ups including getting a job, and having his first romantic encounter with a woman. This movie is timeless, entertaining, moving, splendidly written and stylishly directed classic. If you haven't seen this marvelous first rate comedy try to find it out as fast as you can. Tom Hanks is spectacular.

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Funny, but very 80s
Added 1/17/2010

When I first watched "Big," I loved it. I thought it was hilarious. However, more recently, the film strikes me as too 80s. Some of the humor is corny. The whole influence of the toy industry seems outdated (conventional toys seem to be much less important nowadays than video games). It's still a good movie, but I'm not sure how it'll wear with time. Definitely worth your checking out, but probably not a movie you'll rewatch frequently.
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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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BIG a great special film with worthless extended scenes
Added 9/12/2009

the blu-ray itself (as in any remastered film) is much better than any current or previous version. but as for being a "director's cut" or extended version, there's essentially not a single scene included that adds anything at all to the storytelling. the theatrical version is far superior.
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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.
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Big
Added 1/28/2010

A young boy makes a wish at a fairground machine to be big. He wakes up the following morning to find that his wish has been granted and his body has grown older over night. But he is still the same 12 year old kid on the inside. Now he must learn how to cope with the unfamiliar world of grown ups including getting a job, and having his first romantic encounter with a woman. This movie is timeless, entertaining, moving, splendidly written and stylishly directed classic. If you haven't seen this marvelous first rate comedy try to find it out as fast as you can. Tom Hanks is spectacular.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Funny, but very 80s
Added 1/17/2010

When I first watched "Big," I loved it. I thought it was hilarious. However, more recently, the film strikes me as too 80s. Some of the humor is corny. The whole influence of the toy industry seems outdated (conventional toys seem to be much less important nowadays than video games). It's still a good movie, but I'm not sure how it'll wear with time. Definitely worth your checking out, but probably not a movie you'll rewatch frequently.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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.
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