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Review of Jaws - 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition
- Steven Spielberg retrospective on the "Making of Jaws" with exclusive footage, behind-the-scenes and rare interviews
Jaws Archives: Photos, storyboards, and production drawings
Original theatrical trailer and teaser trailer
Digitally remastered
Special Silver Foil Packaging
Description
- In the vastly overrated 1998 book Easy Riders, Raging Bulls, author Peter Biskind puts the blame for Hollywood's blockbuster mentality at least partially on Steven Spielberg's box-office success with this adaptation of Peter Benchley's bestselling novel. But you can't blame Spielberg for making a terrific movie, which Jaws definitely is. The story of a Long Island town whose summer tourist business is suddenly threatened by great-white-shark attacks on humans bypasses the potboiler trappings of Benchley's book and goes straight for the jugular with beautifully crafted, crowd-pleasing sequences of action and suspense supported by a trio of terrific performances by Roy Scheider (as the local sheriff), Richard Dreyfuss (as a shark specialist), and particularly Robert Shaw (as the old fisherman who offers to hunt the shark down). The sequences on Shaw's boat--as the three of them realize that in fact the shark is hunting them--are what entertaining moviemaking is all about. --Marshall Fine
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- Posted on 2008-07-25
He's out there, watching...waiting...
Peter Benchley's best selling novel comes to life in Jaws. The novel was based on the Jersey Shore shark attacks in 1916. Jaws helps to re-image what happened on the beaches. Basically all caos.
Are the waters safe? The answer to that question on Amity Island is NO. Martin Brody is convinced of that when Christine Watkins's torn up body washes ashore. To fix the problem he has to do one thing. Kill the Shark. Easier said than done. And, better yet, the beaches have to remain open for the Fourth of July celebration. In other words, Brody has to do something about it, and fast. Can he kill the maneating Great White Shark before it kills the people on the beach?
So continues Jaws. The whole idea of a shark rampaging public beaches and eating everybody it sees can get a little boring after a while. But the whole plot and storyline is very well laid out. I haven't read the book Jaws, but I'm guessing it's pretty similar to the movie.
The acting is really good in Jaws. Roy Scheider does a great job of portraying Martin Brody. Everyone else does a great job too. Also, the movie is pretty good for being filmed in 1975. But I must say that this movie does have blood and is probably not suitable for kids under 12-13. However, you can be the judge of that as the movie itself is only rated PG. Still just be cautious about that.
Now for the effects. I guess for a '75 film, they aren't that bad. But you can easily tell the shark is nowhere close to being realistic. It swims like a robot to me. You can be the judge on the shark. I guess you can give them a break for a '75 movie.
So the bottomline for Jaws is that it's a good movie. It's not a sci-fi movie either. So if you hate watching sci-fi movies, you're in luck. If you enjoy this movie, you're in for a lot more Jaws movies. There's actually 3 more Jaws movies. So I recommend Jaws to you!
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-06-23
A classic that you must own.
I remember the old timers saying, people were afraid to go in the ocean after this movie.
The ocean???
I was scared to go in the swimming pool!!!!!!
A brilliant must see movie.
The shark is just menacing.
Spielberg couldn't have done a better job of bringing all of our fears about "the deep" to the screen.
Brilliant acting, a fast paced script, and awesome FX make this one of the best horror, action movies of all time.
Highly recommended!!!
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-06-16
It's JAWS - what more do you need to know?
I had read somewhere that this has few if any different extra features when compared to previous editions. That might be true, but since I didn't have those and this was the most current edition, I am just fine with the extras. I am also just fine with a classic modern thriller told as a fish-tale.
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-06-07
Been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
I can't even remember the first time I saw Jaws. I know I was little; probably four or five years old. I still have a picture of my dad trying to lure me into the ocean in Wildwood, NJ with me in my Smurfs shirt and a look of dread on my face visible through the tears streaming out of my squinting eyes. My dad with a michievous grin on his face. God love him.
I don't remember seeing Jaws for the first time, but I remember what I was thinking in that picture vividly. It's just one of those seemingly inconsequential childhood moments that sticks with you into adulthood, you now? I was thinking: "Jaws" is out there and I don't want him to get me. My parents allowed me to watch Spielberg's pop masterpiece at a very young age for some demented reason and I've been afraid to go into the ocean ever since. This movie had that effect on a lot of kids my age. Heck, it had that effect on a lot of adults at the time. After Jaws became a blockbuster hit, Great White sharks were fast becoming an endangered species (and still are to this day).
This movie effected me in such a way that I wasn't allowed to watch another scary movie until I reached double digits, but I still went over to friends' houses to watch the latest and greatest slice n' dice slasher movie. While I'm well over the fear of Freddy and Jason now, I'm still scared of sharks. And it's all because of this stupid movie. This glorious, stupid movie.
I've seen Jaws countless times and have yet to grow tired of it. The cast is perfect, especially Robert Shaw (who always reminded me of my Uncle Jimmy, a guy who loved to fish). Steven Spielberg amps up the magic he weaved with the made-for-TV Duel with a bigger budget to it's breaking point, but never falters and makes this baby flawlessly paced throughout the course of two hours. And then there's John Williams' score, the official theme song to fast approaching dorsal fins.
I purchased the original Anniversary DVD when it came out, but snagged this newer 2-disc version up about a year ago just for the original mono soundtrack (the purist geek in me). It also restores the complete making-of documentary, which was shortened on the first DVD release. A solid disc that's worth the upgrade if you haven't done so already. A shameless double dip, but come on! It's Jaws! It's probably the final word on standard DVD until the BluRay version comes out anyway, so take the plunge.
I've seen a lot of movies in my life and I still have a lot more to discover. Through it all, Jaws continues to endure. A timeless movie that's still every bit as suspenseful as the first time I saw it (if only I could remember!).
Score: 5 - Posted on 2008-06-06
Classic Suspense Flick That Should Be Seen By All Movie Lovers
I waited a long time to watch the classic film JAWS because I always heard it was so scary and full of gore. I finally watched it this week and though the movie did make me jump a couple of times the images of blood and guts are about the same if not milder than what you would see on a typical CSI episode. The film is a true landmark in the horror genre mostly because the three main characters (the marine biologist, the police chief and the shark hunter) are so well developed with complete back stories and very well portrayed by fine actors. The plot of the story is rich in themes that go well beyond the man vs giant toothy sea monster we usually think of when someone mentions the film JAWS or hums the trademark theme song. JAWS has truly earned a lasting position in our popular culture.
Score: 5