Jaws (25th Anniversary Widescreen Collector's Edition)

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Summary: Scary. . .but sharks don't really act that way
Review: Sharks have to be the most primal fear humans possess: we all have our origins in the water, and all possess memories (and fear) of that huge, toothy monster that could come finning along at any time and wreak havoc. That's why 'Jaws' touched so many chords. What a scary flick! The beginning scene, with the swimming girl being pulled down from the surface of the ocean by some unseen being; the little boy floating on a life raft being turned into a blood volcano; the two fishermen being dragged into the sea by the unseen menace. That said, Spielberg being Spielberg, we have the usual open-mouthed reaction shots; not-funny little jokes; and, of course, severed limbs (and a severed head. That severed head makes no sense. A marine biologist pushes his hand into a jagged hole in the side of a fishing boat and a severed head floats by. Yeah, right. What did the shark do--ram the boat and pull the fisherman out by his legs, chomping down on his neck and carrying everything away but his head? I doubt it!) And sharks don't act the way this shark did--like he was on some kind of vendetta. Also, the shark in the close-up scenes is very, very phony-looking. I wonder how many great whites met their demise at the hands of macho fishermen who had seen "Jaws" and thought they were doing the world a service? Too many, I'm sure. But all of that aside: this is a real jaw-clencher of a movie. Put aside your disbelief and enjoy. AND DON'T FISH FOR OR EAT SHARKS! Sharks are the oldest, most beautiful, most perfect creatures in the ocean (besides the jellyfish and sponges) and deserve our respect, not our fear.

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Summary: Jaws combines scientific reality with stellar acting.
Review: Jaws is a cinema classic simply for the fact that it combines a tight-knit story with stellar acting, directing, and film editing. What makes this film so much better than others is how realistic it is. From a scientific standpoint, everything about the Great White that is portrayed in the film is completely accurate. This just adds to its suspense and terror. It should give everyone a greater respect for these ancient creatures.

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Summary: The greatest thriller ever!
Review: I think this is Spilberg's greatest movie. It's a perfect example of what thriller's should be: keeping you on the edge of your seat, but not showing many bloody scenes of violense.

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Summary: SPIELBERG AT HIS VERY BEST
Review: Today, most adventure films have no plot and a lot a great special effects(Twister, Jurassic Park and its sequel among others). JAWS is an exception. It h a s a story. It h a s strong characters. It has a building UP suspense. It has good actors, great composer, fine editing. And a hell of a killer shark. It is always a treat to watch.

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Summary: Classic
Review: If you don't already own this classic, BUY IT!! Speilberg's cocky youthful directing mixed with a juicy plot and a divinely inspired performance from Robert Shaw make for a timeless film. My friends and I are lifeguards at a pool in the summer and we conquer boredom by quoting Jaws extensively. We can do entire SCENES - lines, facial expressions, even LAUGHS! We idolize Quint and revere Shaw for giving him such life. The must-have of must-haves. Don't settle for the edited, commercial infested version TNT always plays.

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Summary: More than just about a shark
Review: I first saw "Jaws" when I was eight years old. It scared me so badly that I wasn't able to go swimming that whole summer--not even in a pool! Upon subsequent viewings of this movie, I've come to realize that "Jaws" works so well because it supplies the viewer with three strong main characters with whom to identify. The three characters represent three different types of men: the crusty, seen-it-all fisherman (Quint), who sees sharks as crafty but evil beings; the smart, rich, scientifically-inclined college boy who loves sharks (Hooper); and the fish-out-of-water (pun intended) Chief of police (Brody), who, despite his macho title and status, is scared of both the water and the shark (and a little scared of Quint, too). In each of these men, or perhaps through a combination of some or all of their traits, we as the audience can see ourselves in their situation. And despite Quint's experience, Hooper's expertise, and Brody's badge, they ALL are scared of the shark. It is this total fear reflected in the three main characters that lets the bottom drop out, and we are with them, faced with a nightmarish creature that could eat us alive.

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Summary: Great entertainment!
Review: Few brains to speak of, but highly exciting and compelling entertainment. This is Spielberg at his best, and this is the type of movie he should have stuck to making.

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Summary: THE ORIGINAL SPEILBERG CLASSIC BAR NONE.
Review: JAWS was the first shark movie I ever saw when I was 13. It during the summer and I remember not wanting to go into the water for quite awhile after seeing it. ROBERT SHAW"S performance as well as RICHARD DREYFUSS'S, and ROY SCHINDER'S performances are one best of all time as they deal with this GREAT WHITE SHARK meanace that is terrorizing this summer community.You will see why QUINT played so excellently by SHAW says he values his neck a lot more than two thousand dollars. This movie shows how good a shark movie can be not like JAWS 2 or JAWS 3 which were awful sequels. I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes being scared out of thier seat. I thought STEVEN SPEILBERG outdid himslef at the time, from what I hear was a difficult film to make for a young director. PETER BENCHLEY should be proud that an fair book at best turned to a forever movie classic .All in all whatever you do see this movie at least 5 times like I have, you won't ever forget it.

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Summary: The original Spielberg masterpiece.
Review: How good is this movie? Let me count the ways. A twenty five year old(!) Spielberg brilliantly pulls off the almost superhuman task of directing this juggernaut of a film. The script is superb and full of memorable lines ("You're gonna need a bigger boat.") The three main actors have incredible chemistry. The theme music is now the stuff of legend. Granted,the actual shark may look a little goofy by today's standards, but it still remains effective. Overall, a spectacular movie experience.

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Summary: A chilling account of what happens when a shark strikes
Review: I saw this movie on telly when I was quite young and from then on it gave me an obession with Steven Spielberg and sharks. Since then my obessive nature with anything to do with sharks has died down but I still love Spielberg and his work This film started the whole summer blockbuster and along with it started the whole riveting first few minutes of a film that leave you hooked and wanting to see more. Those first few minutes had me on the edge of my seat, with my heart pounding. I later found out it was so convincing because Susan Backlinie who played the helpless victim Chrissie was being yanked too hard on her feet by the divers underneath and those were real grimaces of pain. Roy Schneider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw make a perfect trio and the film really starts to focus on these 3 characters and really starts to get thrilling as they leave land to kill the dreaded 25-footer What follows is a fascinating portrayal of the 3 different ways these men handle what is before them. Roy Schneider's classic line 'You're gonna need a bigger boat' has been ripped off time and time again, most recently with Godzilla 'We're gonna need bigger guns' A classic, chilling, film masterpiece from beginning to end. This does for water namely oceans but large swimming pools can have the same effect what Psycho did for motels and showers If you haven't seen it yet, what are you doing get off your butt and rent it now!!