Sharks Attacks Man

Rating: 10/10 (21 August 2005)

I remember seeing this movie when it came out. I was 13 at the time and I remember what I was wearing, a ball uniform, and the fact that I had a bad sunburn. The uniform was orange polyester and it was itchy. It did not dissuade me from experiencing the thrill of a life. I recall walking out of the theatre thinking that this was the best movie I have ever seen. Time has not diminished its impact. I saw it recently again and was amazed by its power.
The music, the directing, the acting are all first rate. I had forgotten some of the scenes and they amazed me again. The use of the camera when Brody is watching the shark from the beach is amazing. I never thought of it at the time.
And no they don't make movies like this anymore. Now there would be more blood and screaming - from the actors not the audience. Technically the film is so impressive - the editing is just right, not to much is shown but just enough to tantalize. I did find the special effects lacking but this was 30 years ago when Bruce had to be mechanical not CGI. I wish Spieberg would make movies like this again. His new efforts are first rate of course but they don't have the wonder of JAWS, ET and CE3K.
Now I want to get the new DVD. A movie that wants to make me see it that quickly must be exceptional.