Review of Big (1988) by Josh D — 25 May 2012

Alternate title: "being tom hanks".

This review of Big (1988) was written by Josh D on 25 May 2012.

Big has generally received very positive reviews.

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Tom Hanks carries this film as child trying to figure out the adult world. A great reminder to never take anything too seriously…

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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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By Kevin P (1,697) on 08 Mar 2018

A. I really enjoyed this movie. Everything from the concept, to the humor, to Tom Hanks' excellent acting. This movie is just my style and pace…

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By Lexi H (9) on 30 Sep 2016

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By Geewah (593) on 27 Jan 2021

Light hearted comedy. Also light on for jokes, outside of watching an adult act like a child which wears thin…

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By Sosmooth1982 (471) on 10 Dec 2022

Love this movie growing up. Everytime I went to a fair I was always hoping to find a machine like this. Still one of my favorite movies of all time…

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By Danny M (606) on 07 Feb 2017

Great film. Seen loads of times how can you not love big. Really film y with a great message…

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By Muhammed K (10) on 12 Oct 2016

I think it is my 1st or 2nd movie I ever seen for tom hanks when I was 9 or 10 may be I still love it…

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Big has many imitators (13 going on 30, 17 again), but none of those touches our inner child this much…

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