The Big Blue
The Big Blue
PG-13 | 19 August 1988 (USA)
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Two men answer the call of the ocean in this romantic fantasy-adventure. Jacques and Enzo are a pair of friends who have been close since childhood, and who share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving. Professional diver Jacques opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy; to the bewilderment of scientists, Jacques harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, so that his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men. As Enzo persuades a reluctant Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest -- determining who can dive deeper and longer without scuba gear -- Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful insurance investigator from America, and he finds that he must choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.

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Alicia

I love this movie so much

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GazerRise

Fantastic!

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Tayloriona

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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Josephina

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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cinemajesty

Movie Review: "Le grand bleu" (1988)Being the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival on May 11th 1988 in its 41st edition, young, talented and promising director Luc Besson, not yet 30 years of age, already coming to full flourishment in proper exercised cinematic language in color, camera motion and acting beats with fellow casting members Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno and Rosanna Arquette struggling within the element of water to find purpose in life, concerning deeper and deeper pushed limits in open water free diving challenges, when suspense works to hyper-realistic conclusions beyond the usual love theme under an hypnotic soundtrack by exceptional composer Eric Serra alongside Besson's directions of utmost passion for his source material felt in every scene of the motion picture.Copyright 2018 Cinemajesty Entertainments LLC

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pmcbraz

As said before, it's the Movie of a Lifetime! When years ago I discovered that Jean Reno was French and not Italian I really didn't wanted to believe! I challenge anyone to see Enzo's character and to remember that he is seeing a French actor behind that absolutely unforgettable composition. And if we join the fact that we know that the actor before making this film didn't particularly liked water (he was drowning in the filming and everything), all his work still seems more surprising because for a moment we no longer believe that this man... will not have spent his whole life under water. Jean Reno was one of those castings absolutely brilliant and defining a movie. This is one of those films where we completely forget that we are seeing actors. All the characters are so complex that in their apparent simplicity they make us forget that we are seeing a story of fiction and immerse ourselves in their universe, without questioning for seconds the real existence of those people. Especially the Italian Enzo that is to be seen to believe and defies any description because it is one of the most unforgettable characters of all time. Very well-characterized humanely and with a hilarious chemistry with his "brother" screen, "Roberto" (the actor Marc Duret) that is the perfect counterpoint for Enzo and both seem Italian gems that we do not even question for a second, When we already know that the actors are French). But this without disrespect to Rosanna Arquette or Jean Marc Barr who are absolutely brilliant as Joanna and Jacques Mayol in the way they give life to those two people who could be anyone we met on a beach near us. Jacques Mayol is the soul of the movie and we do not even have to say anything else. Joanna will probably be the best romantic female character of the 80'When years ago I discovered that Jean Reno was French and not Italian nor wanted to believe! I challenge anyone to see Enzo's character and to remember that he is seeing a French actor behind that absolutely unforgettable composition. And if we join the fact that we know that the actor before making this film nor particularly liked water (he was drowning in the filming and everything), all his work still seems more surprising because for a moment we no longer believe that this man You will not have spent your whole life under water. Jean Reno was one of those castings absolutely brilliant and defining a movie. This is one of those films where we completely forget that we are seeing actors. All the characters are so complex that in their apparent simplicity they make us forget that we are seeing a story of fiction and immerse ourselves in their universe without questioning for seconds the real existence of those people. Especially the Italian Enzo that is to be seen to believe and defies any description because it is one of the most unforgettable characters of all time. Very well-characterized humanely and with a hilarious chemistry with his "brother" screen, "Roberto" (the actor Marc Duret) that is the perfect counterpoint for Enzo and both seem Italian gems that we do not even question for a second, When we already know that the actors are French). This is without no disrespect to Rosanna Arquette or Jean Marc Barr who are absolutely brilliant as Joanna and Jacques Mayol in the way they give life to those two people who could be anyone we met on a beach near us. Jacques Mayol is the soul of the movie and we do not even have to say anything else. Joanna will probably be the best romantic female character of the 80's, precisely because neither it was imposed. the simplicity of the composition of the actress, humanized her to a point that we also completely forget the interpretation behind her work on screen. It's a must watch! And Please don't even thin seeing the American trailer, it doesn't make any sense on so ever about the true essence of history and poetry of this Film.

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Miles Phoenix

This is a movie requiring certain compromise with the sense of reality - as what is seen is what feels surreal. The entire story is an emotional journey captivating the birth of an unbreakable friendship. The ocean, as the main stage, serves as the meaning of two friends' lives - and that's what makes The Big Blue absolutely unique. Even though not easy to understand, this movie contains more chemistry than what can be found in many love stories we've seen.The Big Blue is about the three dimensions of life: living, loving, and leaving. The way this movie ends invites you to start watching it all over again. Isn't that the everlasting desire of one's life?

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leplatypus

I was 14 years when this movie engulfed a generation and I was left ashore. One year later, I tried to embark but I fainted in front of the theater desk, too much pushed by the crowd of a free movie day. A bit later, the VHS box-set was a gift to my father: all the family watched it on New Year's Day and I didn't get it except for a scene. Years later, I discovered it again and it finally talks to me.I am just totally hooked by this reunion of lost people, unfit to the real world and fascinated by the nature, the beyond and silent world. Besson depicts with great wisdom the best of friendship and the best of love. When Rosanna pushes the button to his final dive, it's the essential act of love: she doesn't like him for herself and she wants him to be happy, she loves him all, with his good and bad sides. Thus, Besson had a good hand by picking this cast: Reno has a heart as big as his height, Barr is so right being shy and dreamy and Rosanna is just incredible as a passionate lover, very fragile compared to those men but as strong as them as well. It's said that Passion is a fire, that it's pleasure and pain at the same time and each of those characters shares it dangerously. In addition, it's the only movie where nature, sea is depicted with such a gripping, compelling call.With such primitive and powerful feelings and setting, it was a challenge to score it well and Serra delivers a miracle. His soundtrack matches beautifully the frames and can be listened apart. The Peruvian tracks are deeply haunting and say it all: it's about being lost and in love...With "Titanic", this movie is just another proof that there is enchantment under the sea and i recommend everyone to dive into this big blue.

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