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The Big Blue

1988

Romance

2h48

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8.1/10

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4.6/5

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3.8/5

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Joann Acher

Joann Acher rated ★ 3/10

Je continue sur ma lancée de découvrir des vieux classiques Dans 'le grand bleu' de Luc besson, on suit la rivalité et l'amitié de deux apneistes dans les années 60s (histoire librement inspirée de faits réels) Ça avait fait un carton a sa sortie, et bien ça n'a pas bien vieilli du tout Même si le sujet est original, les personnages sont caricaturaux et exagèrent en permanence, on est presque mal à l'aise . Les femmes sont tellement creuses que ça fait de la peine. Ils ont un rapport aux dauphins que je ne m'explique pas. Bref y'a rien qui va. Les images devaient être belles a l'époque, mais la y'a plus rien a sauver.

Synopsis

Two men answer the call of the ocean in this romantic fantasy-adventure. Jacques and Enzo are a pair of friends who have been close since childhood, and who share a passion for the dangerous sport of free diving. Professional diver Jacques opted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who died at sea when Jacques was a boy; to the bewilderment of scientists, Jacques harbors a remarkable ability to adjust his heart rate and breathing pattern in the water, so that his vital signs more closely resemble that of dolphins than men. As Enzo persuades a reluctant Jacques to compete against him in a free diving contest -- determining who can dive deeper and longer without scuba gear -- Jacques meets Johana, a beautiful insurance investigator from America, and he finds that he must choose between his love for her and his love of the sea.

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Community Reviews

Viewers generally cherish 'Le Grand Bleu' for its poetic and mesmerizing portrayal of the ocean and deep-sea diving, highlighted by a captivating soundtrack and stunning visuals. The performances, particularly by Jean Marc Barr and Jean Reno, are frequently praised. However, some find the plot's focus on the rivalry and the characters' obsession with the sea over personal relationships a bit overdrawn, leading to mixed feelings about the pacing and emotional engagement.

👍 Enchanting oceanic visuals and soundtrack.

👎 May feel slow and overly long to some.

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Reviews and Comments

13 reviews
Jade
Jaderated ★ 10/10
December 20, 2023

Gros classique purée c’est obligatoire de le regarder au moins une fois

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Arthurrated ★ 7/10
February 17, 2026

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Maxencerated ★ 8/10
January 14, 2026

Delphine Gourgues
Delphinerated ★ 9/10
November 25, 2025

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Nicolasrated ★ 9/10
October 23, 2025

Joachim Munoz
Joachimrated ★ 8/10
August 27, 2025

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Calypsorated ★ 8/10
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Nourated ★ 7/10
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