I feared this movie as a child. As an adult, I love this movie. The directing from Steven Spielberg is top notch. The performances from the three leads were great to watch. The score by John Williams is an all time classic. Jaws is definitely part of my top 10 favorite films.
It's said that animatronic Jaws or "Bruce" as he was named was supposed to be shown much more in the film rather than being mostly a fleeting shadow or fin below the waves. Due to the massive technical issues caused by the salt water, the shark scenes were cut back and focused more on the tension of what you know is about to happen. Thus the trademark suspense of Jaws was born. The shark may be the true star of the show but Scheider, Dreyfuss, and Shaw do their darndest to try and steal it. Brilliant camerawork and storyline. Spielberg is at the top of his game here. To this day I am still terrified of totally open water, there's no telling what lurks under that blue surface.
I still consider Jaws Spielberg's best film, probably because his manipulations are Hitchcockian, not Spielbergian, the latter mode something I've come to spot too easily in later work. Jaws is tense, but also very funny. It's a horror film, but also a tale of triumph against adversity. It has colorful, interesting characters that don't conform to the usual movie types (of the major characters, only the mayor feels like the latter). And it has so damn much HUMANITY. It's chaotic and feels full of impromptu moments that lend the story a lot of realism, which is ultimately needed to sell the giant shark. Foo on the sequels that would downplay the sacrifices and victory of this initial (stand-alone, thanks) film.
Still my favorite film ever! Terrific movie, still holds up after multiple viewing. Blu Ray looks and sounds amazing. Great seeing it again with family who saw it for the first time. :-)
I purposely did not see this movie when it came out. I am not a beach person and I don't swim so I felt I really couldn't relate. But actually, after viewing it, I think my fear of the water made the movie even more terrifying and thrilling for me. The cinematic methods used enhanced the build up of anticipation and dread. And that music! Oh, that music. Simply perfection.
So much better than I expected! I always thought this movie was overrated up until I saw it. Music, cinematography and acting were all wonderful. Great gob from Spielberg. One of my favorites of his for sure.
As some have said, I really didn't like the second half that much of this movie. The first half has some of the best build up ever and gets you sooooo excited that the second half really doesn't have much content and it let me down
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brandon_drew
I feared this movie as a child. As an adult, I love this movie. The directing from Steven Spielberg is top notch. The performances from the three leads were great to watch. The score by John Williams is an all time classic. Jaws is definitely part of my top 10 favorite films.Beingtaki
More than I expected from a '70s. One of my favorite Spielberg movie.And their hand-drawn title...JAWS
DogbaneDan
A near perfect movie. Outstanding performances from everyone involved, even the kids.Funny, frightening, engaging and dramatic.
This might be one of the most ripped off movies in existence, and it's pretty easy to see why.
DisneyStitch
It's said that animatronic Jaws or "Bruce" as he was named was supposed to be shown much more in the film rather than being mostly a fleeting shadow or fin below the waves. Due to the massive technical issues caused by the salt water, the shark scenes were cut back and focused more on the tension of what you know is about to happen. Thus the trademark suspense of Jaws was born. The shark may be the true star of the show but Scheider, Dreyfuss, and Shaw do their darndest to try and steal it. Brilliant camerawork and storyline. Spielberg is at the top of his game here. To this day I am still terrified of totally open water, there's no telling what lurks under that blue surface.Siskoid
I still consider Jaws Spielberg's best film, probably because his manipulations are Hitchcockian, not Spielbergian, the latter mode something I've come to spot too easily in later work. Jaws is tense, but also very funny. It's a horror film, but also a tale of triumph against adversity. It has colorful, interesting characters that don't conform to the usual movie types (of the major characters, only the mayor feels like the latter). And it has so damn much HUMANITY. It's chaotic and feels full of impromptu moments that lend the story a lot of realism, which is ultimately needed to sell the giant shark. Foo on the sequels that would downplay the sacrifices and victory of this initial (stand-alone, thanks) film.nicolaskrizan
cynicism, competitiveness, creatureshttps://beyond1001movies.wordpress.com/2015/04/23/backtrack-jaws-1975/
The_Comatorium
This is my favorite film of all time. It always will be.IreneAdler
Not bad! Really scary, nice atmosphere...Earring72
Still my favorite film ever! Terrific movie, still holds up after multiple viewing. Blu Ray looks and sounds amazing. Great seeing it again with family who saw it for the first time. :-)ClassicLady
I purposely did not see this movie when it came out. I am not a beach person and I don't swim so I felt I really couldn't relate. But actually, after viewing it, I think my fear of the water made the movie even more terrifying and thrilling for me. The cinematic methods used enhanced the build up of anticipation and dread. And that music! Oh, that music. Simply perfection.danisanna
Better than expected!zombiecreature
So much better than I expected! I always thought this movie was overrated up until I saw it. Music, cinematography and acting were all wonderful. Great gob from Spielberg. One of my favorites of his for sure.SLionsCricket
As some have said, I really didn't like the second half that much of this movie. The first half has some of the best build up ever and gets you sooooo excited that the second half really doesn't have much content and it let me downQuite disappointing 7/10
moviewizguy
I always considered the first half to be much better than the second. The second half is so uninteresting to me. I don't like Quint at all.Scratch47
Quints speech and that famous reverse zoom shot alone guarantee this a place in film history.Showing items 1 – 15 of 31