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Big Blue: Director's Cut

EMAILPRINTSamuel Goldwyn Films

Big Blue: Director's Cut reviews
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8.8 User Score:

Generally unfavorable reviews

Based on 5 critic reviews
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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

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).

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

60

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Besson's restored Big Blue proves mystical, intriguing.

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50

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?

50

TV Guide Frank Lovece

Deeply adolescent; its impact is visceral rather than intellectual.

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50

Village Voice Mark Holcomb

The results are predictably lachrymose, especially with the reinstated "unhappy" ending from the original French version.

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10

LA Weekly Paul Cullum

Let's call this "rethinking" The Abysmal.

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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!

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