Jaws 2

Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 16, 1978

7.4	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 91 Ratings

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r96skFeb 18, 2022

A disappointing follow-up.

I enjoyed Roy Scheider's performance and the core action sequences near the end, but everything else is a bit boring. 'Jaws 2' puts high focus on the teenagers, though their story never possesses any intrigue. TheA disappointing follow-up.

I enjoyed Roy Scheider's performance and the core action sequences near the end, but everything else is a bit boring. 'Jaws 2' puts high focus on the teenagers, though their story never possesses any intrigue. The effects for the shark, meanwhile, are a step down from the original.

It's not terribly far from being watchable, a slightly shorter run time might've helped in that regard, but I just personally found it to be an uninteresting 115 minutes or so. Perhaps initial director John D. Hancock's ideas would've came out better, though he was fired during production; speaking of which, the issues behind the scenes for this - and even the first film, really - are pretty fascinating.… Expand

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JPKDec 8, 2019

Alright
It isn’t godawful like it’s followups, But Jaws 2 is HIGHLY inferior to it's legendary predecessor.

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FuturedirectorSep 18, 2017

While Jaws 2 has the same nice cast of its predecessors, it is even less complex, smart and unpredictable every time. And all above Steven Spielberg's absence.

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Highlander372May 11, 2018

To me Jaws 2 doesn’t really add anything new. It’s really just about another shark that wants to feed on human flesh. Although the movie is a little disappointing, I still always have a fun time watching it. Not only that, Roy Scheider is inTo me Jaws 2 doesn’t really add anything new. It’s really just about another shark that wants to feed on human flesh. Although the movie is a little disappointing, I still always have a fun time watching it. Not only that, Roy Scheider is in this movie so it’s cool to see him play as Chief Brody once again.… Expand

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Chriscorc876Apr 17, 2023

Jaws 2" is a classic thriller that delivers some solid scares and suspenseful moments, even if it doesn't quite match up to the iconic original. The plot follows Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) as he tries to protect the citizens of Amity IslandJaws 2" is a classic thriller that delivers some solid scares and suspenseful moments, even if it doesn't quite match up to the iconic original. The plot follows Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) as he tries to protect the citizens of Amity Island from another great white shark attack.

One of the strengths of "Jaws 2" is the tension that director Jeannot Szwarc builds throughout the film. The shark attacks are intense and nerve-wracking, and there are some genuinely scary moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The performances are also strong, particularly Scheider's portrayal of Chief Brody. He brings a sense of gravitas and urgency to the role, and you can feel his determination to protect his community at all costs.

However, "Jaws 2" does suffer from some pacing issues and a lack of character development. While the shark attacks are thrilling, there are long stretches of the film where not much happens, and some of the supporting characters feel underdeveloped and one-dimensional.

Overall, "Jaws 2" is a solid sequel that's worth watching for fans of the original and for anyone who enjoys a good thriller. While it may not quite reach the heights of its predecessor, it still manages to deliver some tense and exciting moments that will keep you entertained.… Expand

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moviefanicJul 5, 2023

Not a great sequel, but is the only sequel in this series we can call "good", I guess

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