Review of Big (1988) by Mark B — 12 Jun 2011

Classic Hanks with a riskily high concept.

This review of Big (1988) was written by Mark B on 12 Jun 2011.

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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