Outstanding

Rating: 10/10 (27 January 2014)

When I first saw this film it had an enormous impact on me and I still think that it is one of the best films ever made. One of the things I like in this film is the use of obviously 'real' townsfolk in many of the scenes: it's hard to imagine Spielberg doing this now. I'm sure even the most minor character in his recent movies are played by actual actors. I think that this is a shame as, rather than reducing the worth of the film, using real people in some of the smaller roles added verisimilitude to the story. The direction, music and acting in JAWS are all very, very top-notch. This well-crafted film is outstanding. Simply outstanding.