Review of Big (1988) by Cameron J — 07 Dec 2010

Heart warming comedy, with some sad bits thrown in with it....Though I hated the keyboard scene, too cliche...

This review of Big (1988) was written by Cameron J on 07 Dec 2010.

Big has generally received very positive reviews.

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Tom Hanks is a fucking national treasure. That's just the way it is, as this is fact, it's not a matter of opinion or up to debate…

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