Review of The Big Blue (1988) by Justin F — 30 May 2010
For me this film managed to be romantic, warm and loving yet cold and distant at the same time. I suppose this is an achievement iitself and is maybe why it has the massive cult following it does? Beautifully shot and if you like dolphins (as I do) you will find certain scenes simply mesmeric.
I enjoyed Jean Renos performance (as I have in most films ive seen him in) and Barr is also good. Whilst Arquette was annoyingly screechy at times I still couldnt help but warm to her.
The film is long at almost 3 hours though it didnt feel like it to me. However, I found the ending sad in a completely unsatisfactory way. Im not of the school of thought that wants (or likes) every ending of a story to be happy-happy-joy-joy (far from it) but I just couldnt understand the choice Jacques made at the end.
As far as Bessons films go, give me Leon any day of the week.
This review of The Big Blue (1988) was written by Justin F on 30 May 2010.
The Big Blue has generally received positive reviews.
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