: Josh excels in the adult world precisely because he isn't a cynical adult; his success at the toy company comes from his ability to think like a child while having the platform of a grown-up.
: Unlike many modern comedies that punish immaturity, Big presents Josh’s youthful perspective as a strength that humanizes the rigid adults around him. movie big matures
: After being humiliated by his height at a carnival, Josh finds the Zoltar machine and makes his wish. He wakes up in the body of an adult (played by Tom Hanks) and is forced to flee his home when his own mother doesn't recognize him. : Josh excels in the adult world precisely
: After an emotional goodbye to Susan, Josh uses the machine and transforms back into a 12-year-old boy, reuniting with his mother and Billy. Key Themes of "Maturing" He wakes up in the body of an