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The Big Blue
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35 out of 100

Generally unfavorable - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
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  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. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kim Morgan
    50
    A flawed fable but an intriguing one nonetheless. It's "Splash" gone existential. How many films can you name like that?
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  4. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Mark Holcomb
    50
    The results are predictably lachrymose, especially with the reinstated "unhappy" ending from the original French version.
  5. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Paul Cullum
    10
    Let's call this "rethinking" The Abysmal.
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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Troy
    10
    All time great, visually stunning with amazing characters. The original sound-track is wonderful.
  2. 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.… Full Review »
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