Show me the way to go home......

Rating: 10/10 (11 March 2002)

If you're a movie fan (if not why are you here?) then Jaws requires no introduction or explanation. The plot has been rehashed many times in mostly inferior films, but even after my umpteenth viewing it still seems fresh. The acting is brilliant with Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw creating exciting, funny and scary scenes with ease - these guys make acting look effortless. Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton also deserve a mention as Ellen Brody and Mayor Vaughn. Both perform brilliantly.
The film still looks great and despite the dated special effects, it holds together really well. The soundtrack is excellent and contains one of the most recognizable movie themes ever. Despite the fact that I was disappointed with the extras offered on the DVD (no commentary, pathetically inadequate out-takes) it's definitely worth owning as you'll watch this movie again and again. A classic.