My All-Time Fave

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2007)

Okay, so Citizen Kane and The Godfather are undeniably great films, and I love both of them dearly. But when it comes to sheer enjoyment from a flick, Jaws is my #1 film of all time.
The mother of all blockbusters has a very simple story: a great white shark begins feeding on swimmers at an island beach resort. However, the movie is so much more than that. A young Steven Spielberg creates a visually-stunning and suspenseful film; for instance, the zoom/dolly close-up of Roy Scheider on the beach has since become a popular camera technique. The acting is excellent, and Robert Shaw's performance is especially unforgettable. The script is solid, and the dialogue is strong. And, despite what people say, Bruce (the mechanical shark) looks great! This is one must-see that even those who usually don't care for must-see movies will love. Three decades have not taken any of this film's power to please.