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Two small children and a ship's cook survive a shipwreck and find safety on an idyllic tropical island. Soon, however, the cook dies and the young boy and girl are left on their own. Days become years and Emmeline and Richard make a home for themselves surrounded by exotic creatures and nature's beauty. But will they ever see civilization again?
Two young children, Emmeline and Richard, along with the ship's cook Paddy, are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. Paddy raises them until his death, leaving the teenagers to survive alone. As they grow, their innocent relationship evolves into a passionate romance, and they explore the wonders and dangers of their isolated paradise, eventually having a child of their own.
The Blue Lagoon was a commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1980, but it was widely panned by critics for its perceived lack of substance, exploitative themes, and perceived sexualization of its young star, Brooke Shields. Despite this, it has garnered a cult following over the years.
Praised for its stunning tropical scenery and idyllic portrayal of nature.
Criticized for its simplistic plot and perceived lack of depth.
Often accused of exploiting its young lead actress and handling mature themes clumsily.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's beautiful cinematography and the nostalgic appeal of its themes. However, many also express discomfort with the narrative's handling of adolescent sexuality and the overall narrative's perceived lack of sophistication.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography and won a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer – Male (Christopher Atkins). It also received multiple Razzie Award nominations, including Worst Picture.
The film famously used a number of young actresses to play Emmeline at different ages, but for the pivotal nude scenes, Brooke Shields was actually a body double due to her age at the time of filming.
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The film starts out with a pretty good plot and storyline, but as the film continues, it just seems to drag on. It needed to move at a quicker pace, or modify the storyline to keep the watchers attention and interest. I’ve seen it all the w...