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35 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jean Reno, Jean-Marc Barr, Rosanna Arquette
  • Summary: Two young men who are deep-sea divers and long-time rivals come together again in competition with one having an advantage with his unusual trait (something to do with dolphins).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    60
    Besson's restored Big Blue proves mystical, intriguing.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Frank Lovece
    50
    Deeply adolescent; its impact is visceral rather than intellectual.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Paul Cullum
    10
    Let's call this "rethinking" The Abysmal.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. DavidB.
    10
    Outstanding movie that is so unlike the predictable commercial movies of today. This movie takes its time and leaves a lot up to the viewer rather than spelling it all out for us. Very moving for me.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Troy
    10
    All time great, visually stunning with amazing characters. The original sound-track is wonderful.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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