Review of The Big Blue (1988) by Melanie D — 19 Nov 2007

My favorite classic movie. because of its passion for the ocean, because of the great part of Jean Marc Barre, because of Taormina and Greece...

This review of The Big Blue (1988) was written by Melanie D on 19 Nov 2007.

The Big Blue has generally received positive reviews.

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