Deservedly (in)famous 'monster' movie

Rating: 9/10 (26 July 2000)

For all those who have never seen this movie because you thought it was just another dumb man-vs-beast movie, you are missing out. Sure, it spawned a series of simply awful sequels and an entire genre of stupid ripoffs (Orca, Deep Blue Sea, etc). But the original Jaws is a real masterpiece, well worth getting the DVD for. Top notch acting, a surprisingly intelligent and funny script, expertly directed by a then very young and inexperienced Spielberg. The shark isn't the point, general fear of the unknown is. Top notch.