Something to Sink Your Teeth Into

Rating: 10/10 (17 July 2014)

This is the groundbreaking masterpiece that started an entire genre. Too bad flicks spawned from 'Jaws' (including the sequels) – just plain sucked. Produced in the mid 70's, this movie lurked through countless theaters, snapping off bits and pieces on screen, challenging the courage of every viewer. This was no boating accidentthis was a very hungry stomach lined with huge teeth and propelled by fins. This carcarion carcarius eats and eats and eats. I understand this movie is pretty timid by today's standards. The blood and gore don't even come close to what is splashed on cinema wells now-a-days. Well la-de-da. The movie counted on, more important things. Let's seeit has an outstanding cast, some excellent directing and the perfect music. The original book wasn't bad eitheralthough there were minor adjustments to the storyHell, there were some really major changes made. Trust me, I'm not complaining, just observing. Just in case you have never seen the movie, let me give you a run-down, a teaser, if you like. "Spoiler Comingso Watch Your Eyes." Some town is terrified by great-big-white shark and Harry is wearing one ugly hat. Sheriff Brody grabs up Matt Hooper, cuts open a shark – finds a license plate and decides this is the wrong shark. The two of them pal-up with cranky-snarly-angry Quint, boat owner and shark fisherman. Farewell and adieu you ladies of Spain, the boys have some sharking to do. That danged shark is a monster. They do need a bigger boat. Sheriff Brody even says, 'We need a bigger boat." Too bad it is way too obvious and way too late when this assessment is made. The dinner bell had dinged and 'Bruce' is ready to eat. I know – I know - special effects are so much better now-a-dayshmmmm.did I mention this was the early 70's? I don't want to spoil any morejust see it - it is a lot of fun. This is definitely one of my favorite movies and