The Big Blue: More than just a diving movie, isn't it?

Okay, so I just re-watched The Big Blue (again), and man, it still gets to me. I know it's kinda…out there, right? It's not exactly hard sci-fi, but there's this whole undercurrent of the ocean calling to people, this almost mystical connection. And that's exactly why I love it. It's like a real-world fantasy, where the deepest oceans hold some kind of…secret. I think what gets me is how Besson portrays the 'connection' Jacques has. It's never fully explained, but when he's underwater, especially during those record attempts, he's not just holding his breath -- he's becoming part of the ocean. Remember that scene where he's communicating with the dolphins? Cheesy, maybe, but it sells the whole idea of a human evolving (or re-evolving) to be more aquatic. It's like a glimpse into a potential future for humanity, or at least a different path we could've taken. Plus, who doesn't get chills when he just...goes at the end? Enzo, on the other hand, is the counterpoint -- all ego and competition. He's drawn to the ocean too, but for completely different reasons. I think the rivalry between them is what makes the film work, because it shows two different reactions to the same primal call. It's like, are you trying to conquer the ocean, or join it? I also like the color filters used. The water really seems that much bluer. I read somewhere that the plot followed almost every event in Maiol's life. I wonder how accurate that is. I'm not saying it's perfect. The romance with Johana feels kinda forced at times, especially in the extended version, and some of the underwater effects look a bit dated now. But the core idea, the sheer beauty of the underwater world, and the question of what it means to truly belong somewhere... that still resonatas. Anyone else feel the same? Or am I just too obsessed with world-building? LOL.