SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

MamaGravity good back-story, and good acting

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

SnoopyStyle In 1965 Greece, Jacques Mayol and Enzo Molinari are childhood rivals in freediving. Jacques loses his father in a diving accident. In 1988 Sicily, Enzo (Jean Reno) is an arrogant diver for hire with Roberto. He wants to challenge Jacques. In Peru, insurance adjuster Johana Baker (Rosanna Arquette) visits Dr. Laurence's icy research station after an incident and falls for diver Jacques (Jean-Marc Barr). She lies to her boss Duffy (Griffin Dunne) to follow Jacques in his reunion with Enzo at the World Championship of Freediving in Sicily.I'm not sure which version I saw. I don't like the flighty Johana. I would preferred concentrating on the relationship between Jacques and Enzo. Anyways, why can't she simply be a tourist in Sicily. Her slightly off-center sensibility seems wrong. I don't like the insurance side trip and chasing a man she barely knows halfway around the globe by lying and stealing from the company. Sometimes, Luc Besson has that off-center sense of humor which usually works well with his energetic action style. This is far from an action movie. The underwater diving adds a zen quality. Jean Reno is great as usual. Jean-Marc Barr was a newbie by comparison at the time. He's a little stiff. I don't think this movie works (at least not the version I saw).

Miles Phoenix This is a movie requiring certain compromise with the sense of reality - as what is seen is what feels surreal. The entire story is an emotional journey captivating the birth of an unbreakable friendship. The ocean, as the main stage, serves as the meaning of two friends' lives - and that's what makes The Big Blue absolutely unique. Even though not easy to understand, this movie contains more chemistry than what can be found in many love stories we've seen.The Big Blue is about the three dimensions of life: living, loving, and leaving. The way this movie ends invites you to start watching it all over again. Isn't that the everlasting desire of one's life?

Sencer Alagoz There are times when you can not explain things. I really recommend not to read this before you watch. No, this review does not contains spoilers, but it does contain all the unexplainable feelings, emotions. I can immediately love someone and be a friend if he/she loves this movie. Also I most definitely might not be a good friend who dislikes. Yes sometimes some people might dislike banana, chocolate, Michael Jackson or The Big Blue... From the very beginning you are set to hypnotized mood until the final scene. Since 1988 I feel like a relative to Jean Reno, Jean Marc Barr and Luc Besson. I even dreamed acting on The Big Blue 2 (as the son of Jacques Mayol). :))So my friends I am glad to meet you here and we are best friends forever.

dmh-gunson This movie has become part of my psyche. With very few words from the protagonists, the film manages to leave the viewer with a philosophy to challenge every day norms of thinking about existence and the meaning and value of life.There are pictorial essays about nature, the environment and man's place in the world. There are subtle hints at the possibility of returning to simpler modes of life style and alternative/counter-culture.There is a very clear theme of respect for others and respect for nature.There is also a wonderfully gentle reminder that not every editorial of the mind is worthy of publishing. Sometimes that which is left unsaid has a greater impact than the spoken word.I truly love this film and I am grateful to its makers for bringing it to life.