In order to enjoy this fantasy of a film, you have to let go of the obvious- why is there no evidence of the FBI, police or newspaper headlines focused on what appears to be the kidnapping of a young boy from New Jersey? No mention of any of that at all. If you can disregard this and many other incredulous parts of this dated movie, it can be a lot of fun. It doesn't take itself seriously at all and neither should the viewer. A young Tom Hanks does an admirable job as a kid in a man's body. Elizabeth Perkins is also very good, as are his boss, the amazing Robert Loggia and John Heard, Hanks' formidable nemesis. It's far from Hanks' best, but the child in this adult had a good ride for an hour and 45 minutes.
Review of Big
