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According to actor Robert Loggia, on the day they filmed the famous keyboard scene at F.A.O. Schwarz, he and Tom Hanks noticed that doubles dressed like them were on hand just in case the two could not do the dance moves correctly. It became their goal to do the entire keyboard number without the aid of the doubles. They succeeded.

Big was received with almost unanimous critical acclaim; based on 53 reviews, 96% of critics gave the film a positive "Certified Fresh" review and the consensus stating "Refreshingly sweet and undeniably funny, Big is a showcase for Tom Hanks, who dives into his role and infuses it with charm and surprising poignancy." The New York Times praised the performances of Moscow and Rushton, saying the film "features believable young teen-age mannerisms from the two real boys in its cast and this only makes Mr. Hanks's funny, flawless impression that much more adorable."

Big was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks) and Best Writing, Original Screenplay.

The film is number 23 on Bravo's 100 Funniest Movies. In 2000, Big was ranked 42nd on the American Film Institute's "100 Years…100 Laughs" list. In June 2008, AFI named Big as the tenth-best film in the fantasy genre.In 2008, Big was selected by Empire Magazine as one of "The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time."

big walking piano

Wintertainment's Big Walking Piano

Tap out a tune on the same big walking piano Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks danced on in the hit movie, "big". The Walking Piano is 16 feet long, 3 feet wide and actually plays and lights up as you dance!

Perfect for your Cocktail Hour or your Entire Party!