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In the 1988 classic movie , the "proper story" is a fantasy-comedy about 12-year-old Josh Baskin, who wishes to be "big" at a carnival fortune-teller machine called Zoltar Speaks and wakes up the next morning as a 30-year-old man. The Core Narrative Arc

: 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. 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. In the 1988 classic movie , the "proper

: Josh develops a romantic relationship with a co-worker, Susan Lawrence. In the extended edition of the film, their relationship is explored further, showing a more distinct development of Josh's struggle between his adult desires and his internal youth. He wakes up in the body of an

: With the help of his best friend Billy, Josh moves to New York City. He finds a job at MacMillan Toy Company , where his childlike enthusiasm and genuine love for toys lead him to a high-level executive position.