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Big Blue: Director's Cut
EMAILPRINTSamuel Goldwyn Films

Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 5 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 13 votes
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Movie Info
Genre(s): Romance
Written by:
Luc Besson (also story)
Robert Garland
Marilyn Goldin
Jacques Mayol
Directed by: Luc Besson
Release Date:
Theatrical: July 14, 2000
DVD: August 15, 2000
Running Time: 119 minutes, Color
Origin: USA / France / Italy
Language(s): English / French
Summary
RATING: R for sexuality and language
Starring Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto, Jean Bouise, Marc Duret, and Griffin Dunne
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).
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What The Critics Said
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Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas
Besson's restored Big Blue proves mystical, intriguing.
Read Full Review >Portland Oregonian Kim Morgan
A flawed fable but an intriguing one nonetheless. It's "Splash" gone existential. How many films can you name like that?
TV Guide Frank Lovece
Deeply adolescent; its impact is visceral rather than intellectual.
Read Full Review >Village Voice Mark Holcomb
The results are predictably lachrymose, especially with the reinstated "unhappy" ending from the original French version.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this movie is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Troy gave it a10:
All time great, visually stunning with amazing characters. The original sound-track is wonderful.
David B. gave it a10:
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.
Johnathan H. gave it a 0:
It's rubbish and very boring.
Dennis S. gave it a 10:
This is an epic movie. Visually stunning and unusual theme and a brilliant cast. I only have seen the extended version. The 119min cut I might find a completely different film.
Heather H. gave it a 10:
This has to be the most excellent movie I have ever seen! The story line is magical. Although I preferred the original version over the director's cut, it is and always will be my favorite movie of all time.
Spencer N. gave it a 10:
Such a good movie, but I'm curious of what HAPPENED to the OLD soundtrack... the music that came with the first (non-director cut)... where is that music? It was good.. This director's cut I don't like much.
Donna W. gave it a 10:
I really don't understand why some people trash this movie. It's stunning and brilliant. I LOVE IT!
