The Big Blue

The Big Blue

Cast: Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno
Director: Luc Besson
Genre: Drama
Rated: M
Running Time: 168 minutes

A film by Luc Besson

The Big Blue charts the competition and friendship between Jacques and Enzo first in their youth, and then when they meet again at the World Free Diving Championships in Sicily years later. A dreamy adolescent, Jacques (Jean-Marc Barr, Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark) has grown into a solitary man, caught between the solidity of the real world and the spiritual beckoning of 'the big blue' and in particular the dolphins swimming below.

He possesses a unique connection to the sea, the ability to slow his heartbeat and circulation on deep dives, a phenomenon previously only observed in whales and dolphins. Enzo (Jean Reno, Leon: The Professional, Ronin), however, has become the World Champion at his sport with a very different approach. Their rivalry reignited, the pair spur each other on to deeper and deadlier dives. Besson's first English language production is a story of extremes; of love and solitude, friendship and rivalry, life and death.

Special Features:
Extended director's cut
l'Aventure du Grand Bleu: Making The Big Blue
Theatrical trailer

Review: One of the most beautiful, calming movies of all time. Although this movie centres around the rivally of two men, it's Jacques inner struggle of where he belongs. With some of the most amazing visuals of southern Italy and the ocean, this movie is also complimented with relaxing mesmerizing music that you will want to play over and over.The Big Blue
RRP: $34.95


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