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Big Blue: Director's Cut
Samuel Goldwyn Films


8.6

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MPAA 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).

GENRE(S):	Romance
WRITTEN BY:	Luc Besson (also story) Robert Garland Marilyn Goldin Jacques Mayol
DIRECTED BY:	Luc Besson
RELEASE DATE:	DVD: August 15, 2000 Video: August 15, 2000 Theatrical: July 14, 2000
RUNNING TIME:	119 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA / France / Italy
LANGUAGE(S):	English / French

Also known as "Le Gran Bleu"

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...

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Besson's restored Big Blue proves mystical, intriguing.

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.

Village Voice Mark Holcomb

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

LA Weekly Paul Cullum

Let's call this "rethinking" The Abysmal.

The average user rating for this movie is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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!

Big Blue: Director's Cut Samuel Goldwyn Films

Big Blue: Director's Cut
Samuel Goldwyn Films