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I first watched this film as a youngster and after a copious amounts of viewing over many a year the magic of the film still stays strong.
The film strikes a chord because like most as a child I always dreamed of being big (or older), so the premise of drinking, earning money, not going to school could all true.
Tom Hanks portrayal of a boy in a mans body is spellbinding, the transition through the film of the character from an inexperienced and scared individual, to someone who becomes a confident and successful man in the great big world. The support acting of Elizabeth Perkins as Joshes love interest, Robert Loggia as his boss and farther figure, Jared Rushton as Joshes best mate and somewhat more street wise character than Josh, and last but not least a brilliant performance from John Heard as Joshes nemesis. The way Hanks always undermines him with a childish comment or a look of innocence is captivating, and the dialogue between the two at times is mesmerising.
I would recommend this film to anyone because I think this is one of those rare movies that transcends all genres and boundaries, a movie to be enjoyed by all.
score 10/10
silver_rob28 20 January 2008
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