Magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2006)

Have you ever wondered what life is really about? Have you ever thought that the world is not enough for you? That you belong somewhere else, far away from the normal, somewhere where there is absolute silence yet so much life. The big blue is an escape from the world we know, to a world we love. It is an extraordinary adventure that reveals true love and friendship. An epic film made by one of the greatest directors. Luc Besson. The big blue takes you away from the routine and guides you into a magnificent world, a world where the soul and the body become one. In the case of Jacques Mayol this world is full of blue, this world is the sea. For everybody else it is what we really love, it is what we are ready to give everything away, even are own life, in order to become part of it. This movie goes beyond all themes and issues and beyond all films. It is the ultimate film about a man's will to become part of the world he loves and the sacrifices he has to make. The big blue is a journey full of liveliness. The choice of music is outstanding, the cinematography is just magnificent and the acting is up to the standard. Featuring the amazing sites of the astonishing Greek island Amorgos, and the marvelous Sicily this film will amaze you not only because of its beauty but also because of its theme. Through the magnificent journey of Jacques Mayol and Enzo Mollinary in places where the sun is always present and the color blue is dominant, the film leaves you with a feeling of aw and love, love for life. A life which many people around you may not understand and call you weird, a life full of surprises. A life in a world of mystery. A life in the big blue.
Magnificent!