The Big Blue

Release date: 1988-05-10

The Big Blue is a romantic fantasy-adventure that follows two friends, Jacques and Enzo, as they answer the call of the ocean. Both Jacques and Enzo share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving, and Jacques has a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, making his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men.

When Enzo persuades Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest, Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful insurance investigator from America. He must now choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.

The Big Blue is a captivating story of friendship, love, and the power of the ocean. It is a unique and beautiful film that will leave viewers in awe of the power of nature. It is reminiscent of other classic films such as The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

The Big Blue is a must-see for anyone who loves the ocean and its mysteries. It is a beautiful and romantic story that will leave viewers with a newfound appreciation for the power of the sea.

Director

Luc Besson

Genre

Adventure, Drama, Sport

Writer

Luc Besson, Robert Garland, Marilyn Goldin

Cast

Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette

Awards

3 wins & 6 nominations

Rated

PG-13

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    imdb75
    metacritic35
    trakt77
    tomatoes62
    tomatoesaudience93
    tmdb74
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