Review of The Big Blue (1988) by Jonathan R — 06 Jan 2008

Hasn't dated - great cinematography. Strong performances.

This review of The Big Blue (1988) was written by Jonathan R on 06 Jan 2008.

The Big Blue has generally received positive reviews.

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