A Classic

Rating: Null/10 (24 January 2003)

One of the greatest cinematic thrillers ever made! A monstrous Great White shark invades a New England coastal resort, munching on bathers until the local sherriff (Roy Scheider), an icthiologist (Richard Dreyfuss)and a salty old fisherman (Robert Shaw) sail out into the ocean to destroy it. Boasts great performances, direction, photography, editing and a rousing music score by John Williams. The shark, though obviously fake at times, is still one of the most terrifying movie monsters ever, far scarier and more convincing than the computer generated sharks of DEEP BLUE SEA, or even the Tyranosaurus of Spielberg's own JURASSIC SHOW. A classic. MCA Video's DVD edition is superb except for a few mind-boggling changes to the soundtrack, including a less creepy whale song during the dinner scene, and a more subdued sound effect when the shark crashes through the side of the boat. Other than that, a must-have for any movie fan.