Spielberg's first major film,and arguably his best

Rating: 10/10 (12 March 2005)

Spielberg takes on suspense,he agreed to do Jaws,only if the shark was not present the first act of the movie.Jaws is about a killer shark brutally devouring swimmers on the coast of Amity,a beach resort town.The Mayor tries to pretend a big problem isn't there,but Sheriff Martin Brody knows something big is about to happen.He brings in Matt Hooper a Marine Scientist,they know they are dealing with none other than a great white.After a couple of deaths,Mayor Vaughn agrees for Sheriff Brody to go out,and get the help of Quint,an insane shark hunter.Quint is played brilliantly by Robert Shaw who sadly died shortly after Jaws was made,he steals all most every scene he is in,he would have gotten a Best Supporting Actor Oscar from me if I were in charge.
Jaws is scary,and it builds suspense.Spielberg is actually an excellent horror director,he could have had a successful career in the horror genre.Shame he hasn't done a film like Jaws,Jurassic Park borrowed elements,but never was as good.The characters are fleshed out and you feel for them.Pete Benchley's novel which is a good read,but the only real character who isn't a creep is Martin Brody,I'm glad they took a different approach in making the movie.Jaws is excellent,I highly recommend it,it is not only a great creature feature but an excellent film as well.
10/10