One of the All-Time Best

Rating: 10/10 (13 July 2001)

This is the movie that changed my life.
I was five years old when my father took me to this film. I look back now and wonder why he did that (it is NOT a film for five year olds)-but I am sure glad he did.
Jaws made me a movie guy. Ever since then I have been passionate about movies and have always been looking for that great cinematic experience. Jaws started it all.
Spielberg did a marvelous job under the well-documented, difficult circumstances. I do not know how this movie could be any better- it is much better than the book. It is scary, it is thrilling, the characters are engrossing, and it introduced the industry to the summer blockbuster.
It's ranking of 69 on the IMDB rating system is a little disappointing. It's lost some of its luster because you have seen it so many times on TV. The special effects are also a little dated.
But do not forget this film, it is just too good to let that happen.