Review of Big (1988) by Dee Wash &Quot;The King&Quot; — 14 Dec 2009

Tom Hanks plays a young boy who wishes to be Big and wakes up 30.

This review of Big (1988) was written by Dee Wash &Quot;The King&Quot; on 14 Dec 2009.

Big has generally received very positive reviews.

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Una de las comedias que apuntalaron la carrera de Tom Hanks, en la que hace ver el lado gracioso del dificil proceso de crecer y madurar…

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I think everyone at some point in their childhood has wished they were an adult so they can do something that they weren't able to do at the…

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By Henrysmovieguide C (135) on 18 Mar 2017

Superb. Potentially biased as I love this film…

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By Héctor S (63) on 13 Jul 2017

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By Paul D (6,077) on 17 Jul 2016

This movie will always be one of my favorites of all time. I finally saw the EXTENDED version tonight…

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