Still the nr1 shark movie

Rating: 10/10 (22 September 2008)

Usually when I review a movie that's even older than myself, I tend to put myself into a 'retro'-mode. I'll usually think things like, well, those special effects, acting, plot,... were ridiculous, but they were awesome for that day and age. No need to do that here. Jaws is so good and universal, it could have easily been made today and be a hit. The fear of sharks, the agenda to keep a beach running for tourist money versus some vague allegations of a shark threat, the psychology, it still stands today. Not only did this movie catapult Spielberg to fame, it started a genre of its own (the shark movie), and was even responsible for the real-life shark phobia we still experience today. If you still haven't seen it, go ahead and watch it. You'll still enjoy it.