The first and possibly best Spielberg "touch"

Rating: 9/10 (5 August 1999)

Definitely the work of a gifted storyteller Jaws manifests its director's skills for action suspense and atmospheric recreation of a seemingly "common" or realistic environment.The sea in Jaws becomes the extraordinary terrain of a supreme clash , that between Man and an aggressive ,all powerful Nature. Though Spielberg cannot escape his tendency to create a schematic representation of good and evil , his art is so full that permeates and escapes his narrow intentions.The close to the "finale" shot of the sinking "master of the sea" is majestic and revealing of the redeeming character the "beast" possesses.Never again Spielberg managed to retain such dignity for the "evil" part in any of his next films. Robert Shaw's performance is shakingly true ,and the exceptional "wound comparing" scene achieves its great depth due to his powerful presence.