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Big (1988)

Big (1988)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, (more)
Director(s):
Penny Marshall
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Big

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, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
130 mins

Complete Cast of Big


Director(s):
Penny Marshall
Writer(s):
Anne Spielberg, Gary Ross
Producer(s):
Robert Greenhut, James L. Brooks, Juliet Taylor
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Language, Watch With Your Kids, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Big Awards:
  • 1988 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • 1987 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actor
  • 1988 - People's Choice Awards - Best Picture - Comedy or Musical
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    Susanna W.

    This movie depicts everything we deal with: wishes, tough choices, growing pains, and love. Tom Hanks' performance was excellent in this movie - as well as the actor's who played him at age 13. A rating of PG 13 still includes the "parental guidance" part and would be an appropriate rating.

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    Matt S.

    We have all seen the quirks of a 13-year old. Tom Hanks can display them. Hanks acts the role splendidly in this feel good story. It teaches some important lessons - stay grounded, enjoy life.

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    Darlene B.

    I loved it as a kid, but rewatching it now... it's a little.... odd. I mean, it's a 13 year old in a grown man's body... sleeping with and being in a serious relationship with this woman who falls in love with him for his childish ways. Her reaction after finding out that the man she's been sleeping with is actually a kid is... just odd. I can't think of another word to describe it. Not to mention a few major plot holes. BUT, aside from that, great movie. Classic, not for young children (sexscene, f-word) though. Fantastic concept, aside from the awkward pedophilia thing.

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