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VirtualnerdAug 21, 2023

The plot is drawn out, but the movie's still enjoyable. It's very impressive that they made something as plain as a great white shark the star of a 2-hour horror movie. Definitely not as interesting as most horror movies nowadays, but stillThe plot is drawn out, but the movie's still enjoyable. It's very impressive that they made something as plain as a great white shark the star of a 2-hour horror movie. Definitely not as interesting as most horror movies nowadays, but still worth a watch.… Expand

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moviefanicJul 5, 2023

I went to watch Jaws on my tv, and I fell in love with immediately and I also think it's in the top 10 movies of all time

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RatedRexJul 5, 2023

"Jaws" is one of the top 10 movies ever. More importantly, it is my greatest movie experience. The viewing audience was deeply into the movie. They gasped and screamed and moaned and cheered and applauded right on cue. I don't remember"Jaws" is one of the top 10 movies ever. More importantly, it is my greatest movie experience. The viewing audience was deeply into the movie. They gasped and screamed and moaned and cheered and applauded right on cue. I don't remember any other movie drawing that much emotion from the audience. Why Robert Shaw didn't get an Oscar nomination is still one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries.… Expand

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tooboredtoJun 4, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tl;dr

People get mauled by shark. shark has one too many people. shark goes boom

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matthias17May 13, 2023

Classic, intense, and the best, uncontested shark movie ever released in history of cinema

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alerikandersonMay 9, 2023

I don't know why some weird people prefer the Meg over this amazing masterpiece.

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Maxisgoat1717Apr 9, 2023

Why it rocks: The film focuses more on the excellent characters rather than the shark itself. Jaws has amazing suspense, and I love how Steven Spielberg took such a simple idea and made it scary. And not to mention, it was probably the firstWhy it rocks: The film focuses more on the excellent characters rather than the shark itself. Jaws has amazing suspense, and I love how Steven Spielberg took such a simple idea and made it scary. And not to mention, it was probably the first blockbuster ever.… Expand

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Computey18Dec 24, 2022

This movie is one of my favorite Horror Movies and Movies ever made. From the Director to the Music to the cast and Story. This. Movie. is. a. Masterpiece.

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MovieReviewer80Oct 24, 2022

One of the greatest movies ever! This movie made everyone, including me, afraid to go into the water. Like, some fish just leaps out of the water to attack you? Sick! Steven Spielberg, you are the greatest director in the history of cinema.One of the greatest movies ever! This movie made everyone, including me, afraid to go into the water. Like, some fish just leaps out of the water to attack you? Sick! Steven Spielberg, you are the greatest director in the history of cinema. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.… Expand

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Experiment626Sep 9, 2022

Good suspenseful movie. Acting is top notch. Modern horror movies should take note that less is sometimes more.

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royalguy07Sep 5, 2022

Saws this in the IMAX, thought it held up extremely well and is still tense and entertaining throughout.

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MarkTakayamaSep 5, 2022

Great movie! The shark looked like Godzilla! The shark was very strong. But he was killed! I loved music. I watched it twice. I want to watch it one more time.

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NickTheCritickApr 6, 2022

Spielberg's masterpiece along with "Duel" is, without a doubt, the best shark movie ever made. A masterpiece of suspense, direction and cinematography.

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Voodoo123Aug 6, 2022

A cinematic classic and one that along with star wars and Godfather changed the quality of movie production forever. The cast, soundtrack, screenplay, cinematography and visual effects still hold up rather well

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gracjanskiApr 23, 2022

Even today you can watch this movie: The story is good, I like how they show the dynamics on the island. Of course some scenes, especially some visual effects are outdated today. But overall a good movie.

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thegooMar 16, 2022

Jaws has it all - iconic music, acting, cinematography…consistently occupies the number one slot on my favorite films list.

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TrilobietmanFeb 25, 2022

I don't know what to say. What a fantastic movie. On the one hand, sometimes super funny. And also with good horror elements. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen.

Conclusion: One of the best movies in all of cinema history. A mustI don't know what to say. What a fantastic movie. On the one hand, sometimes super funny. And also with good horror elements. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen.

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One of the best movies in all of cinema history. A must watch!
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r96skFeb 18, 2022

A very good, and evidently a very influential, film from 1975.

That release year doesn't even sound correct, the film holds up extremely well in that regard - I knew already, but if I didn't and I had guessed the year I wouldn't have saidA very good, and evidently a very influential, film from 1975.

That release year doesn't even sound correct, the film holds up extremely well in that regard - I knew already, but if I didn't and I had guessed the year I wouldn't have said anything earlier than 1990. This alone raises the film up ½* for me - it's impressively made.

I don't, personally, think the story is as perfect as the aforementioned. Don't get me wrong it's all entertaining, but I feel it peaks with the shark terrorising the town as a whole - when it's down to just the trio, I didn't enjoy it quite as much. Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss do give notable performances, though.

Going back to my initial point, the effects for the shark are incredible. I kinda wanted to simply see more of just the shark, even if we do get more of the great white towards the conclusion. Heck, the film from the shark's prospective would've been 5*. Lastly, that John Williams score is sensational - I think every film fan, whether they've seen it or not, knows that famous theme.

Almost 47 years after its release, I've finally seen 'Jaws'. I don't honestly think the story/the characters itself are anything out of this world, but there's so much to admire and praise from a technical aspect. A marvel, really.… Expand

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Amirhosein2005Nov 9, 2021

A masterpiece movie worth seeing a thousand times. An incredibly and very bold movie!

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HeroicAge616Nov 1, 2021

Spielberg's thriller makes for tense viewing with a truly unique and menacing foe.

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RohmoOct 12, 2021

One of my all time favorites. Such great filmmaking on display. The characters are also really well written.

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eva3si0nOct 10, 2021

Jaws is one of Spielberg's most memorable films. A decent film in which great suspense. It looks great now after + 45 years. Great acting by Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. And although after the first part 3 more films were released, allJaws is one of Spielberg's most memorable films. A decent film in which great suspense. It looks great now after + 45 years. Great acting by Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider. And although after the first part 3 more films were released, all of them were shot extremely mediocre against the background of the original.… Expand

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KaijukaiSep 4, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best shark movies ever made. Jaws has inspired to wake of movies today with its duh duh duh duh shark theme song that could get anyone out of the water in a mire second it was directed by 27-year-old Steven Spielberg and I believe jaws is the 2nd film he directed. Jaws also have a revolutionary score by John Williams and it was one of the first Spielberg, William duo. we follow the story of a small tourist island that is getting attacked by a giant shark and three people on a boat go and hunt the beast and those 3 fishermen are Martin brody, Matt Hooper, and Sam quint. the first half of the movie is a horror movie with a haunting suspenseful score and the second half is an action and adventure film with a more upbeat film. the first half is set on amity where chrisse Watkins and Alex Kitner gets attacked by a shark. Kitner's mom puts up a $3000 bounty on the shark that killed Alex Kitner and of course, a bunch of crazies starts trying to kill the shark and they caught it!... they thought hooper talks some science stuff and says that not the shark. later that night hooper gets the chief drunk and they go to check out the shark...It was the wrong shark who could have imagined. they go on to a boat and see a boat and one of the best jumpscares happens when ben gardeners dead body just pops up and scares a tooth out of hoopers hand. The next day at the beach two kids prank the very populated beach of amity but then there's a real shark Michal Brody is on a boat with his friends and there's another guy there and boom shark attack! Michael goes in shock and while at the doctor brody gets the mayor to sign the contract for quint. brody hooper and quint go on the boat and shark just kinda toys with them for the rest of the runtime. hooper is sick of the shark and goes into the cage to stab it with a poison needle but the shark goes attacks the back of the cage and scares the hooper he drops his poison thing evruntlly he get out the cage and hides behind a rock and they show some awesome footage of a real-life shark getting caught in a cage nobody was hurt during the real-life footage thankfully. quint and brody pull up the cage and the shark leaps out of the water and onto the flooding boat and nom noms on quint. brody is stuck on the boat and the shark tries to eat the man but he gives the beast an oxygen tank instead and gets a gun and shoots at the shark when Smile you son of a b***h! BOOM the sharks blows up. hooper rises and they swim back to the shore the end waits.. jaws 2? jaws 3 and jaws the revenge! what alright that's the review for now… Expand

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Aboodash56Jul 6, 2021

Jaws is one of the most intense and suspenseful films I've ever seen. Based on the 1974 best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, Jaws is highly regarded as the first blockbuster summer movie and it does a great job in building up suspenseJaws is one of the most intense and suspenseful films I've ever seen. Based on the 1974 best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, Jaws is highly regarded as the first blockbuster summer movie and it does a great job in building up suspense towards the shark's first appearance. This is also the film that made Steven Spielberg famous, who does a great job building up the tension and making the shark's presence ominous. The practical effects do a fantastic job in bringing the shark to life and making it realistic. The score by John Williams is phenomenal and add to the film's suspenseful nature. The cast do a great job in their roles, especially Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. Still remains one of the greatest horror movies ever made and will always be regarded as a classic.… Expand

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AJ_13Jun 20, 2021

Tense, good acted and unrepeatable. While I prefer the first half of the film to the second one, it keeps you on the edge of the seat during the whole 2 hours.

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HabibiehakimJun 4, 2021

Jaws was a very good movie but not until the whole hunting scene that i've felt Spielberg make it too long, besides that, Jaws is still impressive by how terrifying the shark look like, the perfomance, and the action, the whole hunting sceneJaws was a very good movie but not until the whole hunting scene that i've felt Spielberg make it too long, besides that, Jaws is still impressive by how terrifying the shark look like, the perfomance, and the action, the whole hunting scene was not bad at all but it just too long that i think the movie can be 30 minutes shorter, overall Jaws is just an ok work by Steven Spielberg.… Expand

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TheTimeProjectMar 24, 2021

The shark animatronic barely working during filming turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it forced Steven Spielberg to get creative and make some wonderfully tense and terrifying scenes. But even ignoring that, Jaws has greatThe shark animatronic barely working during filming turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it forced Steven Spielberg to get creative and make some wonderfully tense and terrifying scenes. But even ignoring that, Jaws has great performances and incredible cinematography, making it one of the most important films ever made.… Expand

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glommanFeb 3, 2021

Jaws is one of the first Blockbusters and I think rightfully so. It's great to watch, albeit incredibly cliché-ridden. It's perfect saturday evening cinema, but not a masterpiece in my opinion.

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

As tense as it may get, Jaws is ultimately one of the most entertaining and joyful movies out there, thanks to its lovable trio of main characters, their unique personalities and great chemistry.

This is something that every Jaws rip-offAs tense as it may get, Jaws is ultimately one of the most entertaining and joyful movies out there, thanks to its lovable trio of main characters, their unique personalities and great chemistry.

This is something that every Jaws rip-off completely missed.
Jaws is scary, but it isn't the scares that make it great, it's the lighter moments.
It's the joy that these characters bring.

I could see them hanging out in the boat, singing, comparing scars and sharing shark stories forever.… Expand

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akshatmahajanSep 7, 2020

Today, I first time saw this movie and I am not as amazed as people say this movie makes you. I am not saying that film isn't good. It is great but not a masterpiece.

The first hour is not interesting and nothing much happens. The movieToday, I first time saw this movie and I am not as amazed as people say this movie makes you. I am not saying that film isn't good. It is great but not a masterpiece.

The first hour is not interesting and nothing much happens. The movie actually isn't that interesting until you finally see the monster. The actors did their jobs very well, but the movie lacked action. Now, some people will say that this amount of action was enough but I don't think so.

Spielberg's direction is great. Overall "Jaws" is not a classic or masterpiece, it's just a pure and simple entertainment with the ending we wanted to see.… Expand

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DogeGamer2015Aug 25, 2020

Es aterradora, tensa y emocionante, es una de las mejores películas del cine clásico.

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zNeverSleepingAug 12, 2020

Bom até mesmo nos dias de hoje.

Gostei muito da maneira como o Steven leva o filme. O hype em torno do tubarão é excelente, e mesmo que o suspense não tenha funcionado tão bem comigo, uma curiosidade me manteve "preso em tela". A decisão deBom até mesmo nos dias de hoje.

Gostei muito da maneira como o Steven leva o filme. O hype em torno do tubarão é excelente, e mesmo que o suspense não tenha funcionado tão bem comigo, uma curiosidade me manteve "preso em tela". A decisão de mostrar o tubarão em poucos momentos é assertiva e aumenta a curiosidade/suspense do mesmo.

Os personagens são excelentes. É muito fácil se por na pele deles, até mesmo do prefeito visto todo o contexto que aqui é dado sobre o povo americano - principalmente no sentido de que o mesmo é o reflexo deles. falando sobre a caçada ao tubarão: ela é interessante. Acredito que alguns momentos foram longos demais, mas talvez essa sensação se dê porque eu estava começando a ficar com sono. O "gore" do filme me pareceu um pouco perdido, visto que o filme tem uma pegada sessão da tarde quando prestamos atenção na OST. O tema é magnifico e emblemático, mas o conjunto de musicas subsequentes deixa um pouco a desejar na proposta do longa, na minha opinião.… Expand

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KaangamerJul 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty good but has a lot of boring scenes but blood is unrealistic but has a goddamn ton but this is definitely the best movie I seen it’s so good but some parts are weird like when he was eaten leg was cutter off but it’s not too bad a 10 year old with moderate stomach could handle the reason this is 10 out of 10 is because this is the best start to start watching horror movies cus all of em rated r so you don’t know which to start I only saw the first jaws I’m definitely watching the 2 one tomorrow but my god was this movie good… Expand

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superbatJun 15, 2020

The story is centered on a shark that terrorizes a summer town during it's most important season. After waiting too long before taking action, the police chief, along with a shark hunter and a young oceanologist, team up to kill the shark.The story is centered on a shark that terrorizes a summer town during it's most important season. After waiting too long before taking action, the police chief, along with a shark hunter and a young oceanologist, team up to kill the shark. The theme of interests vs. safety is interesting to watch especially during the current pandemic era. The movie itself is an entertaining thriller filled with humor, suspense, and some horror. Jaws remains a classic to this day… Expand

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alejandro970May 15, 2020

The movie that developed a new trend of going to the movies in the summertime. The efforts of a police officer, an oceanographer and a shark hunter to stop an voracious predator has the adequate dose of suspense and chills. It should not beThe movie that developed a new trend of going to the movies in the summertime. The efforts of a police officer, an oceanographer and a shark hunter to stop an voracious predator has the adequate dose of suspense and chills. It should not be surprising because some people thought twice before going into the sea. An essential of Spielberg and the 70s.… Expand

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Steven1981Mar 20, 2020

Jaws is about a shark lol... Obviously. It's a 1975 movie directed by Steven Spielberg and it stars Lorraine Gary, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider as Chief Brody.. The film is about a shark causing havoc in a peaceful communityJaws is about a shark lol... Obviously. It's a 1975 movie directed by Steven Spielberg and it stars Lorraine Gary, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider as Chief Brody.. The film is about a shark causing havoc in a peaceful community town and some fisherman guy (Robert Shaw) and Brody at the end go to Kill the shark. Jaws is the original and still the best movie in the series, the sequels were mainly horrible. Jaws brings suspense, terror and entertainment on every level and it bites you and never let's go. The characters are all good and the acting is fairly decent.… Expand

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RedPrinceMar 8, 2020

Шикарный фильм, сейчас таких не делают уже, а жаль

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thegeofryeDec 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "You're gonna need a bigger boat." The movie's greatest line does a lot to build on the rest of the plot. Just about everything about the film is fantastic: The plot, story, cinematography, acting, special effects, and others. One of the best films of all time, and possibly the best film that Steven Spielberg produced. From the shark's first attack to its death at the hands of Brody, the shark had a surreal effect on audiences, including me. The work that they did to make the shark with 1975 technology makes the film a remarkable technical achievement. A must watch for anyone who loves movies.… Expand

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coolloginNov 20, 2019

Best Stephen Spielberg's movie, best movie of all time overall (in my opinion)

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HorrorseekerAug 28, 2019

A Scary terrifying adventure Horror Thriller from visionary Film director Steven Spielberg based on the almost unreadable novel

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CameJun 23, 2019

Hands down the best shark film ever made. The film is well acted, scary at times and intensive. And if you think that Jaws 4: The Revenge & The Shallows are better films than you're an idiot.

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JoecJun 17, 2019

Jaws is the perfect movie to watch on a beautiful summer day and it’s three sequels are to but Spielberg made one hell of a modern thriller

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PhilipBlakeMay 24, 2019

Jaws was just a masterpiece in the horror genre as it was in the entertaining adventure genre. The visceral fear engendered from the shark sequences was almost universal and just created a whole generation of aquaphobics. Not only that but itJaws was just a masterpiece in the horror genre as it was in the entertaining adventure genre. The visceral fear engendered from the shark sequences was almost universal and just created a whole generation of aquaphobics. Not only that but it also created a new subgenre in the industry that was later called sharksploitation movies. Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw have a perfect chemistry and understanding of how to merge themselves deeply into characters. This is in my opinion the ultimate horror adventure movie ever. This is really difficult to express my feeling about Jaws. Just watch it and get your own thoughts is probably the best thing to do.… Expand

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

Jaws is a pretty good thriller film with good acting and writing and some great scenes.

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Deanfm123456789Mar 3, 2019

A Spielberg Classic, One of the Best Movies ever Made, Simply a Hollywood Masterpiece, With one of the Best Movie Quotes, The Best Movie Score of all time, It will still be a classic to this day.

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CooperReviews44Dec 4, 2018

Jaws is truly a special film. Spielberg truly knows how to create suspenseful moments and really gives you a chilling feeling. The writing is superb, the acting top notch, a great cast of likable characters to root for and an engaging plotJaws is truly a special film. Spielberg truly knows how to create suspenseful moments and really gives you a chilling feeling. The writing is superb, the acting top notch, a great cast of likable characters to root for and an engaging plot with plenty of suspenseful moments. Honestly what really makes the film however is the original score by John Williams which is just phenomenal. The suspenseful and nerve racking feelings you get while watching and the triumph you feel along with the characters in the end is unbeatable by any film. The run-time is a bit long but other than that the film is a true classic.… Expand

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AndremaxJul 15, 2018

Now it's understood why this picture is considered a classic. It's works well as a thriller movie and it's quite funny. Spielberg maybe had idea how he were acclaimed as a director.

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Vulf001Jun 15, 2018

One of the best movies of all time. Other bullsh*t shark movies are unmatchable to this masterpiece.

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Highlander372May 11, 2018

Jaws is one of my favorite movies that truly deserves higher than a 10. That’s how damn good this movie is!

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FalaaxApr 30, 2018

This film is a classic. The plot is a bit simple but it is well acted and got really good effects for the time. It's still worth watching and I recommend it.

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hardcorekiddApr 11, 2018

Everything works here. From the score to the acting to the amazing special effects, this will forever be my number one favorite movie of all time! If you have not seen it, I Recommend you pick this up and watch it yourself. You will never regret it.

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cinemabonApr 8, 2018

Steven Spielberg took all of those film school lessons and his experience directing TV to good use in New England, crafting one of the finest films of his career. John Williams stepped up to the plate and the two began a collaboration thatSteven Spielberg took all of those film school lessons and his experience directing TV to good use in New England, crafting one of the finest films of his career. John Williams stepped up to the plate and the two began a collaboration that lasted over four decades. Look for any film directed by Spielberg with a score by John Williams and you'll be in for a treat.… Expand

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timoneMar 1, 2018

I love Jaws. It's one of everybody's favorite classics of all time. And I also love that theme tune as well and this is what happens when I play that theme tune over and over again and my mum heard it downstairs and she told me to turn itI love Jaws. It's one of everybody's favorite classics of all time. And I also love that theme tune as well and this is what happens when I play that theme tune over and over again and my mum heard it downstairs and she told me to turn it down because its loud for her. And I love the ending too. For example I love the part where Richard Dreyfuss in the cage surrounded by the shark and it tried to catch him and I love the part where the shark destroyed the boat and ate Robert Shaw and Roy Scheider killed the beast and that's all.… Expand

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FilipeNetoFeb 19, 2018

This film deals with a single theme: the shark attacks on humans. Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, it has Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss in the lead roles.

Regarded by many asThis film deals with a single theme: the shark attacks on humans. Directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, it has Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss in the lead roles.

Regarded by many as Spielberg's consecration film (I don't quite agree, I think E.T. was most notable at this point), this thriller has become one of the most popular films of the seventies, a real milestone of cinema. Honor is made to it's director, who knew how to work the central theme and skilfully use special effects he had at his disposal, even if we think also in the failure he was trying to use that unfortunate mechanical shark. In fact, it was better that way because we have more fear of what we don't see. The actors went well with his role, particularly Shaw. The script was innovative for it's time, being the first to address shark attacks. The sound effects are excellent and John Williams created one of the most impressive soundtracks of all the history of cinema. It's impossible not to feel the heart beating faster when he heard that song that, unsurprisingly, has become a classic. This film won three Oscars (Best Sound, Best Soundtrack and Best Editing) and the Golden Globe for Best Soundtrack.

It's not a mere coincidence that Spielberg is one of the few directors who won two Oscars. He is meticulous, inventive, perfectionist and genial. Although this film does not understand why sharks attack people (usually confusing them with seals and other animals in their food chain) and have caused a real stigma against them that still makes them deeply misunderstood, it was able to maintain it's popularity and continues today to be the target of admiration of the public.… Expand

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NBFCJan 9, 2018

The original Steven Spielberg killer shark movie that not only took a huge bite out of the box office but also established the modern Hollywood blockbuster business model as we know it today (simple high-concept action adventure flickThe original Steven Spielberg killer shark movie that not only took a huge bite out of the box office but also established the modern Hollywood blockbuster business model as we know it today (simple high-concept action adventure flick released during the summer with heavy advertising).

Based on the 1974 novel of the same name and notorious for it’s troubled production history, the movie remains as effective as ever due to it’s adherence to the philosophy that “it’s what you don’t see that scares you”.

Spielberg’s minimalistic Hitchockian approach (mostly born out of necessity due to the fact that the mechanical shark barely worked), John Williams iconic score and the fantastic cast are key ingredients in elevating the campy B-movie premise into one of the most iconic movies ever made.… Expand

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SaviorGamingDec 24, 2017

There is a reason that all these years later this movie is still watched by people and talked about to this day. It is an instant classic and set a very high standard for suspense. Heck its music it used for shark attacks is still used forThere is a reason that all these years later this movie is still watched by people and talked about to this day. It is an instant classic and set a very high standard for suspense. Heck its music it used for shark attacks is still used for any number of things. Not a single shark movie has come close to matching it what one shark did to the small town of Amity.… Expand

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JJBPSep 12, 2017

Gran pelicula, maneja la tension de una manera sublime, ademas de introducir una de las composiciones mas epica de todos los tiempos y las muchas escenas iconicas.

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MrTacoBobSep 10, 2017

Jaws is a scary movie that is entertaining. Well some parts of the movie are kinda boring but it tells a story that develops and it develops well. Phenomenal movie.

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daviddelnorte23Sep 3, 2017

A partir de ahora cuando me pregunten por la mejor película de terror, seré claro y diré: ¡TIBURÓN! y es que esta obra maestra de Steven Spielberg (el cual lo digo aquí, no es ni mucho menos mi director preferido...) redefine el género deA partir de ahora cuando me pregunten por la mejor película de terror, seré claro y diré: ¡TIBURÓN! y es que esta obra maestra de Steven Spielberg (el cual lo digo aquí, no es ni mucho menos mi director preferido...) redefine el género de suspense y el de terror, seamos claros. La tensión que acumulas durante el film, los nervios, la incomodez de no saber que tipo de tiburón es (o si de verdad lo es) porque en ningún del principio de la película sale el animal. Este protagonismo lo adquiere la bso legendaria que como elemento narrativo funciona para saber que se acerca el tiburón. No hace falta decir que en cuanto a lo técnico es perfecta, pero a parte de eso el guión funciona a las mil maravillas, un guión de los 70' que no se corta en ningún momento ni en diálogo ni en construcción de personajes ni tramas. El personaje del pescador es sencillamente BRUTAL. Mi parte favorita es por el final de la película cuando van a cazar el tiburón, creo que esa parte de la película es de lo mejor que he visto. En definitiva, hay que ver esta película si o sí. Lo tiene todo, es divertida, buena y provoca mucha tensión. No creo que me bañe en unos días JAJA.… Expand

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bfoore90Jun 12, 2017

A timeless classic that compared to most shark movies these days, only betters by age. While, like Alien alot of the effects are aged and the thrills are somewhat corny, Jaws still holds up well

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reviewfrom19842Jan 21, 2017

Jaws is a classic you all know how good it is .

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gta3lcpdOct 26, 2016

*DUN DUN DUN DUN*

JAWS is the best move ever. No questions ever. It's by far the best damn movie I've ever seen. It's arguably one of the most influential movies ever, and a real masterpiece of modern cinema. Plus it's fun to watch all of*DUN DUN DUN DUN*

JAWS is the best move ever. No questions ever. It's by far the best damn movie I've ever seen. It's arguably one of the most influential movies ever, and a real masterpiece of modern cinema. Plus it's fun to watch all of those people get eaten. You hear the dun dun dun dun music, and see Bruce's fin protruding out of the water, and you're like, "Oh shi'ite, dude! **** going down son!" And then the blood fills the water, everyone screams and shouts and lets the piss run out as they're running. And then you've got these three guys, Amity Island Chief of Police, Martin Brody (played by the late Roy Scheider), marine biologist, Matt Hooper (played by the outstanding Dr. Leo Marvin), and finally, hard ass fisherman and WWII vet, Quint (played by a badass). The three set out to save all the little people of Amity, and kill Bruce, the shark. No, his name isn't Jaws, dammit! Anyway, the story is awesome, and the characters are characters you can really connect with! I mean, honestly, who hasn't set out on the high seas to hunt a monster great white before? Plus the actors who portray them really do justice to the characters. And the music is suspenseful as a **** No doubt about that! Such a simple yet ominous soundtrack, one by the incredible John Williams. Anyway, so, the movie is thrilling, is a pioneer in the art of storytelling and character development, and set the standard for modern thrillers! It's no wonder Jaws has been considered one of the best ever! I mean, **** me man, I barely scratched the surface of how awesome this movie is. You'd really have to see it for yourself. So if you haven't watched, go watch it, and if you aren't convinced, go to hell. Because Bruce will be waiting for you there. Also, Saddam Hussein was here.
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MarinRovikOct 12, 2016

Jaws (1975) was directed by Steven Spielberg and it based on the novel
written by Peter Benchley of the same name. It's and old blockbuster
and still one of the most famous movies ever released. It's a thriller set on Amity Island, whichJaws (1975) was directed by Steven Spielberg and it based on the novel
written by Peter Benchley of the same name. It's and old blockbuster
and still one of the most famous movies ever released. It's a thriller
set on Amity Island, which is a fictional summer resort island in New
England.

The story is about a great white sharks who terrorizes people on the
4th of July on Amity Island. Three victims get eaten before someone
takes the situation in their hands. Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) the
sheriff of the island, Quint (Robert Shaw) an army veteran with an
astonishing shark killing career, and Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) an
oceanographer with great knowledge on sharks form a crew and head with
a ship to hunt the beast down. It gets more complicated than what they
thought it would be and face many difficulties during their hunt.

The well known Jaws soundtrack when the shark approaches the victim is
one of the golden attributes of the movie, and the thing that probably
even the new generations well know. But other than that little detail,
the whole movie is just brilliant. The actors really give us a
heartwarming feeling while on the boat, they express their passion for
their jobs really well, and they really look like they are putting an
effort into catching the great white.

Being a 20th century movie, i was thrilled every time the shark got to
show itself on the camera, which is something hard to accomplish with
the technology they had at the time. I think that if the movie would
have come out at the present time it would have the same success as it
had back in they day, being a masterpiece in all aspects.

I would recommend the movie to all the movie-lovers that wish to see
the „old-timers" and that don't mind seeing the screen in a retro way.
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TheQuietGamerSep 3, 2016

Without a doubt this horror-thriller has some of the most perfect pacing I have witnessed in either genre. Unlike the countless shark flicks that have followed, "Jaws" doesn't just try to get by on gory kills alone. It's remarkably writtenWithout a doubt this horror-thriller has some of the most perfect pacing I have witnessed in either genre. Unlike the countless shark flicks that have followed, "Jaws" doesn't just try to get by on gory kills alone. It's remarkably written with very human characters and an excellent build up in tension.

Even when the shark isn't onscreen the characters themselves are so amazingly brought to life that I was hung up on every bit of dialog. We may not learn too much about their pasts or anything like that, but we are given just enough information about them to be able to tell what kind of person they are. That's all you really need.

The climactic battle of man vs. beast is excellent. The movie doesn't shy away from giving you the bloody deaths when you want them. It just doesn't go out of it's way to overindulge in them. As a result the story and events are much more believable.

I movie's score and even the special effects are still incredible after all these years. Jaws makes a strong argument for why practical effects can be just so much better at times. Of course the talent behind bringing the shark to life are the ones who really deserve the praise. Their work on Jaws is incredible.

It's a movie that has aged incredibly well. Even after all these years Jaws can still provide thrills that most modern movies just can't. A masterful work that's brilliantly brought to life and still deserving of the highest praise even today, Jaws is simply not to be missed. If you haven't watched it yet, then do so ASAP. It's a classic. If you already have watched it, well you already know how amazing it is, so convincing you to watch it again is probably something I don't even have to do. It's just that good.

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ProsmoothAug 27, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very interesting little movie. Kind of old, but nothing wrong with that. You will roll your eyes at how fake the shark looks and REALLY roll your eyes at the dumb way Jaws is killed at the end--but the characters and the dialogue are fantastic (Love to prove that, wouldn't ya? Get your name into the National Geographic.) and it's a lot of fun (even has a damn good jump scare). I can see why it was a blockbuster back in the 70's. Tried watching the sequel too, but it really stinks. I would definitely recommend this one though.… Expand

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MasterRileyJul 26, 2016

Jaws is simply amazing. Spielberg does an incredible job of building suspense and terrifying the audience through several techniques. His use of close-ups, quick cuts, camera angles, and more all add to the horror. As well as John WilliamsJaws is simply amazing. Spielberg does an incredible job of building suspense and terrifying the audience through several techniques. His use of close-ups, quick cuts, camera angles, and more all add to the horror. As well as John Williams brilliant music of course. The plot has the audience caring about the people of Amity Island as well as feeling terrified throughout. Jaws is a classic everyone should watch, maybe when you're a little older though.… Expand

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GamecubeLoverJul 20, 2016

This movie has great characters and they sound and act like real people! The movie brings out screams and laughs too and this movie I do recommend to many.

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SpangleJul 17, 2016

It is tough to watch Jaws for the first time in 2016, I admit. Yet, it is still a great film. It has become a little dated, has been copied to a great extent since its release, and has become some quotable it has practically spoiled the filmIt is tough to watch Jaws for the first time in 2016, I admit. Yet, it is still a great film. It has become a little dated, has been copied to a great extent since its release, and has become some quotable it has practically spoiled the film for first time viewers. Yet, it is still great. This is truly a testament to the film's quality and its ability to entertain to this day. A film that really ushered in the era of blockbusters, Jaws is still near the very top when considering the quality of summer blockbuster fare. The acting is solid, the story is engrossing, and the film never ceases to thrill and create scares thanks to a phenomenal score from John Williams and great direction from Steven Spielberg. Jaws is a classic, through and through. It may be a bit dated now, but its entertainment value shows no wear and tear at all.… Expand

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Muskrat147Jul 14, 2016

Based on the #1 bestselling book by Peter Benchley, Jaws is a wonderful horror classic filled with a thrilling story-line and a powerful villain, and is a film sure to scare moviegoers time and time again.

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donaldistJul 5, 2016

90/100, or A- (Third watch, was 94, or A)
Jaws belongs to alcohol as much as it belongs to Bruce the Shark. Alcohol appears in about half the scenes, and the central trio, Brody, Hooper, and Quint, can be aptly characterized by how they90/100, or A- (Third watch, was 94, or A)
Jaws belongs to alcohol as much as it belongs to Bruce the Shark. Alcohol appears in about half the scenes, and the central trio, Brody, Hooper, and Quint, can be aptly characterized by how they handle alcohol. Brody, the hydrophobic Everyman, pours wine into beer mugs but can't tolerate Quint's homemade shots. Hooper, the wealthy but surprisingly badass oceanographer, knows to air his wine but can still drink a shot. And Quint, the hardened shark-hunter, guzzles beer cans in one swallow.
Anyway, terrific film, as always, which I got to see in a theater rerelease for Fourth of July weekend; all the booze really does bring to mind the way most spend the holiday.… Expand

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FuturedirectorMar 11, 2016

Jaws is the first film ever in make more than 400 000 000 in the 70s. But this is not for just simple luck: Jaws is thrilling, action-packed, enjoyable and unforgettable moments in the film. Steven Spielberg made one of the most successfulJaws is the first film ever in make more than 400 000 000 in the 70s. But this is not for just simple luck: Jaws is thrilling, action-packed, enjoyable and unforgettable moments in the film. Steven Spielberg made one of the most successful films ever. And it's not the only one...… Expand

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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016

“The shark’s not working! The shark’s not working!” That report, piped in through walkie-talkies off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard during the shooting of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic Jaws, open The Shark Is Still Working, a feature-length“The shark’s not working! The shark’s not working!” That report, piped in through walkie-talkies off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard during the shooting of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 classic Jaws, open The Shark Is Still Working, a feature-length documentary included on the new Blu-ray edition of the film. Among the many trials of this famously cursed production, the failure of the mechanical shark is the most instructive, a “happy accident” that demanded innovation and proved that old-fashioned cinematic trickery—like the use of off-screen space, misdirection, and ominous sound design—was better than any special effect. That’s one of the ironies of Jaws’ success: It heralded the dawn of the blockbuster event, yet its big effect, the terrifying spectacle of a great white shark, had little to do with what makes the movie great. Spielberg could have made the shark work with nothing but a guy in a rubber zipper suit.

There’s a sequence in Jaws where a couple of locals, looking to claim a hefty reward for catching the shark, hook a piece of raw meat on the end of a long chain, attach it to the end of a dock, and hurl it out into the Atlantic. The shark takes the bait and tears away the end of dock, leaving one of these yahoos in the water, but rather than show the creature, Spielberg simply follows the movement of the dock as it heads out to sea and then suddenly back toward shore. It’s a telling indicator of Spielberg’s aesthetic: Time and again, Jaws finds ways around the obvious and explicit, some simple piece of invention that’s more surprising and arresting than it would have been otherwise. The ’70s “film brat” renaissance introduced a lot of great directors, but Jaws makes an argument for Spielberg as the most intuitively gifted of all of them.

Working from Peter Benchley’s pulp thriller—Benchley and Carl Gottlieb scripted, though production started with an unfinished draft—Spielberg balances terror on the water with a rich portrait of an island police chief (Roy Scheider) torn between public-safety concerns and a community that thrives on the tourist dollar. After a skinny-dipper becomes the shark’s first victim on the sleepy Atlantic island of Amity, Scheider is advised to write it off as a “boating accident,” but he keeps his eyes on the water and witnesses another death. With town officials pleading for the shark’s capture before the July Fourth weekend, Scheider gets some help from two experts with wildly varied temperaments: Richard Dreyfuss, a college-educated marine biologist, and Robert Shaw, a grizzled seaman who agrees to hunt the shark at a premium.

The first glimpse of the shark doesn’t happen until over an hour into Jaws, and the trio’s harrowing adventure at sea occupies only the final third, yet the escalating, agonizing tension is present from the start. John Williams’ iconic score does its share of the heavy lifting, but what’s really striking about Jaws is how much Spielberg gets from reaction shots, especially the eyes. Production headaches caused the schedule and the budget to balloon—55 days to 159 days and $3.5 million to $9 million, respectively—but its most masterful scene involves Scheider simply sitting on the beach, fretting over every scream and splash, imagining the worst. The worst finally arrives, but it’s resided in our heads well before it happens.… Expand

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RickyReviewsFeb 19, 2016

Truly one of the most overrated movies of all time. No real suspense, not scary, but a ton of blood. I have no idea why this film gets such high marks. It is truly Spielberg's worst film ever. 3/10

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EpicLadySpongeJan 5, 2016

A new kind of horror even though this movie doesn't really scare me that much and it's better than the sequels which ruined the franchise of Jaws forever and it's only a promise that another sequel to this won't ever happen again.

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smiyamotNov 29, 2015

It's not often you see a scary movie that's set in the real world. No zombies, no aliens, no devil inhabiting little girls, just a huge man eating shark. 40 years later I still think about that when I go to the beach. That's a great movie.It's not often you see a scary movie that's set in the real world. No zombies, no aliens, no devil inhabiting little girls, just a huge man eating shark. 40 years later I still think about that when I go to the beach. That's a great movie. I don't have a lot of DVDs but this one is in my collection.… Expand

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smartmartSep 20, 2015

This is the movie that made me love movies. I started paying more attention to the technical aspects of filmmaking after having seen "Jaws", considering the fact that the film is full of incredible cgi-free special effects. The film should beThis is the movie that made me love movies. I started paying more attention to the technical aspects of filmmaking after having seen "Jaws", considering the fact that the film is full of incredible cgi-free special effects. The film should be appreciated by every moviegoer, even if they, personally, did n't necessarily like it very much. But, what's not to like? "Jaws" is an absolute classic! It has great acting, directing, special effects, writing, and so on. A definite 10!… Expand

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LeonSandcastleJun 22, 2015

The original summer blockbuster is one of the best movies of all time, hands down. Almost every line is meant to provide context and exposition to the flawed but tremendous characters. A classic in every sense.

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AxeTJun 21, 2015

The classic summer blockbuster that started the 40 year continuing trend not only holds up but is better with every viewing (save that very first time as a young kid in the theatre, nothing could compare). It's one in an extremely rareThe classic summer blockbuster that started the 40 year continuing trend not only holds up but is better with every viewing (save that very first time as a young kid in the theatre, nothing could compare). It's one in an extremely rare pantheon of movies that defy all odds by being better than their best selling novels. The vision of its new director was a most assured behind the camera presence that I sensed even as a seven year old. It was a whole new level of movie.
Now the DCP being shown for its theatrical re-release shows how amazingly that original film photography holds up. It still looks like a contemporary shot movie in many ways, and the digital surround sound is on the same level.
This is an example of pure 100% efficiency movie making with not a second wasted in its Oscar winning editing packed so tight with goods you are amazed how much and rich a story for one feature. That was the case in 1975 and holds true today. I feel sorry for those younger generations who think it drags in the second act. They've been brainwashed by too much of today's insipid pace for pace's sake bloated VFX movies which leave character and nuance in the dust. The balance of pacing achieved by Jaws was at an all time pinnacle I'd say.
Probably the most famous music score in cinematic history with maybe only Psycho, Rocky, Star Wars and 007 as contenders, and despite being endlessly used in parodies, it's still absolutely effective.
The secret to the monster movie here was casting great actors in a human story that only amplifies the menace of the terrifying beast below in that rare Hollywood scenario (especially these days): a horror that is entirely possible and real yet never underwhelming. If Jaws was made today, undoubtedly it would be too over-the-top. CGI would certainly ruin it and not because of that wonderful technology itself but the misuse and overuse of it.
Even rarer, it is that once in a generation cinematic event that transcends the silver screen and becomes a cultural milestone and part of our collective consciousness. Psycho did it with the shower. Fatal Attraction did it with the one night stand. Jaws did it not just with sharks but with the water itself, and in even deeper and more primal terms with what lies beneath the water - the great unknown.
Equally simple B grade thriller material elevated by class A big studio machinery which took the project seriously, a man against nature adventure classic for the ages, and a well researched scientific study of sharks and the oceans which became the inspiration for so many marine biologists, conservationists, and documentarians; JAWS is as great as movies ever get. The old saying, they don't make 'em like they used to never applied more.
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wafflesdotdotMay 23, 2015

An intense thriller that set the standards for future action-adventure movies, Jaws is the best movie of all time, and is one of the most significant films ever made! With action filled sequences, a scary concept, and tons of entertainingAn intense thriller that set the standards for future action-adventure movies, Jaws is the best movie of all time, and is one of the most significant films ever made! With action filled sequences, a scary concept, and tons of entertaining bits, Jaws is a movie everyone should see.… Expand

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ZawMineMay 12, 2015

Jaws is undeniably one of the best films of Steven Spielberg. It made people believe that there is always a big shark in the sea. It made billions of people terrify to swim in the water. Overall, Jaws is a great horror movie.

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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015

The classic thriller never gets old, handled superbly well in the open waters by Spielberg and carried with charisma by its lead actors. 'Jaws' will never fail to entertain, and still stands as one of the greatest thrillers of all time.

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AkashVijayJan 19, 2015

Jaws works, in the sense, that it's able to generate fear and constantly keep the audience at the edge of their seats. But once its done and you can relax, you realise there wasn't too much substance to it.

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googolendtimesDec 31, 2014

"Jaws" is a mixed bag. Spielberg's direction is excellent and shows the immense talent he would later put to use in iconic blockbuster and genre opuses that would define a new generation of filmmaking. But he is let down, and the skilled cast"Jaws" is a mixed bag. Spielberg's direction is excellent and shows the immense talent he would later put to use in iconic blockbuster and genre opuses that would define a new generation of filmmaking. But he is let down, and the skilled cast (Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw in particular) are let down by a poorly paced, unnecessarily protracted, repetitive story which is extended not to the effect of building suspense but dismantling it and diluting all that its effective about the film - its directing, its acting, its photography, its visual style, its score. There is promise and there are parts of the film which are great, which made me sit up and take notice. The final quarter of the film is bloodcurdling and unforgettable. There is no denying the lasting cultural impact of "Jaws". It's a film beloved by many. But not by me, as much as I wanted to embrace it. It felt like a chore to watch in the end.… Expand

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Sebe2012Dec 8, 2014

The film starts well but the plot in the second part of the film loses its suspense and becomes very repetitive. The scenes in boat feel endless . Yes it is iconic but overall story is rather disappointing

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jamiecusackDec 3, 2014

1 of those golden classics its an amazing movie. Steven Spielberg directs this masterpiece that brought the audience of 1975 to the edge of their seats. Its about a great white shark thats 25ft long it and hangs around a family beach resort1 of those golden classics its an amazing movie. Steven Spielberg directs this masterpiece that brought the audience of 1975 to the edge of their seats. Its about a great white shark thats 25ft long it and hangs around a family beach resort and has no intention of leaving but roy scheider,robert shaw and richard dryfuss have another thing in mind… Expand

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chwSep 24, 2014

Jaws was a great film. Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss' best film by themselves, and I believe one of Steven Spielberg's best films as well.

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ArendelleawesomSep 15, 2014

I just saw this movie for this first time today and was surprisingly very pleased I don't like horror films but loved this movie I would put this more along the lines of a thriller there were a few jump scares now that we've got that out ofI just saw this movie for this first time today and was surprisingly very pleased I don't like horror films but loved this movie I would put this more along the lines of a thriller there were a few jump scares now that we've got that out of the way i thought that over all this was a very good movie the characters were very likeable and interesting and there was fair development in my opinion there wasn't really any point in this movie where I said to myself that I was bored or wanted it to hurry up the music in this movie besides the iconic jaws theme was very good as well which is to be expected from John Williams overall im gonna say dont be like me if you haven't seen jaws go out and buy a copy you can get one at Walmart for like 5 bucks even if you watch it once it'll be a good time trust me… Expand

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kbzzzSep 9, 2014

Steven Spielberg should definitely reconsider his career. This movie was an utter bore and they definitely should have put more effort into the shark looking realistic. This movie dissapointed in ways that I have never felt before.

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beingryanjudeAug 29, 2014

A suspenseful and masterful look at one of the sea's greatest and most terrifying nightmares. Spielberg's classic is thrilling, but the elements away from shark are weak.

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diogomendesAug 1, 2014

"Jaws" is absolutely a classic summer blockbuster that understands the essence of tension, fear and climax. A utterly nightmare directed by Steven Spielberg (well chosen) and a thrilling 70's movie.

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Pelen23Jul 24, 2014

The film is still very fresh , looks good on screen. I really like the first half of the film , very suspenseful. However in the second half of the film , everything goes down the hill. It turns into a boredome with endless conversations andThe film is still very fresh , looks good on screen. I really like the first half of the film , very suspenseful. However in the second half of the film , everything goes down the hill. It turns into a boredome with endless conversations and repetitive action scenes and also john Williams's iconic score is really good and tense but in the boat scenes the music turns into heroic and adventurous ( borderline Disney ) that tones down the film and loses its suspense.… Expand

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FranzHcriticJul 10, 2014

For its time, I would have likely pissed my pants. After seeing a string of slasher and other horror movies, it only can stun me briefly during the minimal shark scenes. Steven Spielberg's breakout movie is a evenly-paced, smart, andFor its time, I would have likely pissed my pants. After seeing a string of slasher and other horror movies, it only can stun me briefly during the minimal shark scenes. Steven Spielberg's breakout movie is a evenly-paced, smart, and relentless thriller that makes us want to see what happens in the end.… Expand

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PvtJacksonJun 23, 2014

In comparison with modern horror-free, idiotic and laughable movies about killer sharks, we gradually pay more and more tribute to Steven Spielberg's original Jaws as a classic horror cult that successfully rose beyond mediocre plotting andIn comparison with modern horror-free, idiotic and laughable movies about killer sharks, we gradually pay more and more tribute to Steven Spielberg's original Jaws as a classic horror cult that successfully rose beyond mediocre plotting and storytelling in spite of somewhat umimpressive visual effects as regards to presence.… Expand

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RedRyan18May 22, 2014

Jaws was a very difficult movie to make. The shark kept falling apart, the cast almost drowned when one the boats began to sink, and the crew were always seasick! Thankfully Spielberg made the brilliant decision to shoot the shark fromJaws was a very difficult movie to make. The shark kept falling apart, the cast almost drowned when one the boats began to sink, and the crew were always seasick! Thankfully Spielberg made the brilliant decision to shoot the shark from underwater and used music to warn us when it was coming.… Expand

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doereMar 20, 2014

One of the greatest films of all time and Spielberg's best movie. some people will bring it down because its old and not as scary as todays thrillers but that wont change my mind or the fact that its a classic.

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lukechristianscMar 13, 2014

jaws is like a a best movie of all time . when i was little i watch jaws millions of time not once did it get old it is one of the greatest films i seen all day

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TheCartoon77Mar 7, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jaws is a kids film. Its is a overrated not scary laugh fest. To start a shark threatens the civilians of ammity island. Thats about as deep as the film ever gets in the story. The main character is a simple minded boring and scared man who spends too much time worrying about a shark that should not really be so close to the beach. Ellen Brody is such a bad actress and overall should not be in the film. She has no purpose other than to annoy the hell out of the audience. I swear the kids are better at acting than she is. The plot is simpler than buttered toast in a picture frame on the cover of Portal 2. Its hardly worth building any reason whether any of the characters will survive because I just don't care about any of them. About two thirds of way through the film I was on the edge of my seat debating whether the stupid shark would survive. Overall Jaws is a simple and boring kids film.… Expand

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SwatiFeb 1, 2014

Even when Spielberg is making an adrenaline-rushing film instead of ones about topics that are universally considered serious, he does it in his own style. Jaws is filled with close calls, gruesome deaths and general bloodshed, yet theEven when Spielberg is making an adrenaline-rushing film instead of ones about topics that are universally considered serious, he does it in his own style. Jaws is filled with close calls, gruesome deaths and general bloodshed, yet the build-up is everything. He makes us wait for the shark, and only shows us bits of its work to whet our appetite. But just when you think you've seen it all, he shows his hand. The shark is truly a force of nature. Hideous, scary, deadly.

A suspected shark kill is dismissed as a boating accident. The Mayor, having the city's best interests at heart, persuades the chief of police, Brody, to keep the beaches open for tourists. He reasons that this is their main source of income and they should not endanger that by scaring away the tourists. Even after another death, the townspeople are still adamant in keeping the beaches open. Their livelihood is attached to the sea. The mayor is a delusional man who thinks if he ignores the problem long enough, it will go away on its own. This precipitates in a lot of trouble. The shark's presence is only hinted at for the first hour, in a classic whodunit style. But when it finally arrives on camera, it is overwhelmingly cringing to see it do what it does live.

A seasoned seaman offers to catch the fish for a price. The minute all illusion flies about the cause of the deaths, a bounty goes up which brings inexperienced seafarers into the fray to claim the prize. They think of it as a sport. Someone catches a shark and everyone thinks this is the one that made the kills. The third main character, Hooper, wants to be sure and advises on cutting open the belly and investigating the items within. When things get way out of control, the mayor relents and agrees to hire Quint to kill the shark. He is accompanied by Brody and Hooper on this voyage, which takes up most of the second half of the film. The three men lure and assault and do everything they can to kill it. This endeavour makes up for plenty of scares and surprises.

Brody is an outsider. We can see his confusion and helplessness as it slowly dawns upon him the enormity of the task that falls on his shoulders. He does his best to convince everyone to do the sane thing, but runs into a wall every time he tries to close the beaches. Hooper is a college boy with a fancy degree. He is Brody's only support for a long time. For some reason he decides to stick around and help out the chief, probably because he has seen how the rest are taking the issue. Quint is the tough guy with a mysterious past. He's the most experienced in the field of fishing. But he names a price the city has to come up with to catch the monster and remove the taint from the island's reputation, so the tourists continue to pour in and keep the economy flourishing.

Spielberg doesn't shy from depicting barbarity. The deaths shown are disturbing and bloody, none more than the last one. But where he differs from the typical gory movies is how he handles characterization. We see these people as real men and not archetype characters in service of the story. Spielberg knows the importance of this and that is why he dedicates the majority of the first hour in establishing two of the main characters, and using a portion of the second to develop the third.

The score was riveting and foreboding. It established the mood fairly well yet was quiet and unobtrusive. The mechanical shark was very convincing. I went to research it immediately after I finished watching because I was sure they used a real shark. They only included real sharks in scenes where it was just minding its own business and just swimming about.

The film never drags for a second. The first half is a set up but has its own scares and special moments involving the animal and the characters. The second half stole the show and completely transformed the movie. We follow only three characters after the mid point. The characterization was fun and felt genuine. Quint shone out especially in one memorable monologue.

Spielberg has demonstrated how a summer blockbuster aiming for big bucks should be made. By merging scares and thrills with absorbing characters and narrative, he started a trend which has since been followed every summer after the year the film came out in.… Expand

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MovieGuysSep 16, 2013

Who can resist the jaws of... well, Jaws! It gets on such a high level of realism and believability that some aren't able to swim at beaches for weeks after seeing it. It's just that good. It is one for the ages, and will be remembered for aWho can resist the jaws of... well, Jaws! It gets on such a high level of realism and believability that some aren't able to swim at beaches for weeks after seeing it. It's just that good. It is one for the ages, and will be remembered for a very, very long time, especially with Roy Schneider's great one-liners.… Expand

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DibbHansenJul 15, 2013

This is the BEST horror/suspense film I have ever seen. The build up is so intense and the confrontations are the most intense. Steven Spielberg really delivers here and proved that he really has what it takes to be fresh and original andThis is the BEST horror/suspense film I have ever seen. The build up is so intense and the confrontations are the most intense. Steven Spielberg really delivers here and proved that he really has what it takes to be fresh and original and give the audience what they need to see. This film is a classic and nails everything perfectly with its cast, direction, music and script. A perfect classic film.… Expand

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