87 of 1001 Movies: Big (1988)

To be honest I can't remember many movies I've seen with Tom Hanks. It's true, I'm still missing out on Forrest Gump, but no worries I will watch soon. Big was a great place to star though because it proves without a doubt that Tom Hanks is one of the most talented actors around. To capture the enthusiasm and simplicity of being a kid when you're not a kid is difficult. Yet the line has to be straddled of a  boy who is on the verge of being a teenager also, and while that isn't always captured as well it still is a cute movie from Penny Marshall with some moments that are hilarious but few.

Josh feels like most kids on the verge of being a teenager. He wants to do all these adult things, but his current size and age prohibit him from being able to do so. He wants to date the older girl, and ride the big rides at the fair, but that is at a loss until he comes across a machine at the fair that grants wishes. He cast his wish, and unexpectedly finds himself to be as he requested...big. As an adult though things start off a little difficult. His mom thinks he's an intruder, he doesn't have a job, and since being banned from his house he needs to find a place to live. With the help of his 12 year old friend they begin planning, and Josh finds himself growing up quicker than he imagined.