There aren't a lot of kids out there who would adjust super quickly after finding out that their best friend was magically transformed into a 30-year-old Tom Hanks overnight, but luckily for Josh Baskin, Billy happens to be one of them. They have an interesting dynamic throughout the film, as their relationship changes while Josh gets more and more used to being an adult. For the first half of the film or so, it's clear that Billy is the more mature of the two. He's the one who is calm and clear-headed, able to find a hotel room in Times Square (which was shady as hell at the time this movie was made, by the way) and help Josh fill out his job application. But then Josh starts changing, acting dismissive and impatient with his young friend. You know, like an actual grown-up. It's a testament to Billy's loyalty that he still helps Josh out, and welcomes him back to the kid fold with open arms.
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
