Jaws: 30th Anniversary Special Edition (2 Discs)

Jaws may hold familiarity for many viewers-but it could never breed contempt. It is an aquatic assault of masterful proportions; part b-movie, part small town drama, part social commentary.

A classic to this day. The theme tune is iconic and the movie is full of atmosphere and suspense. Brilliant performances from Roy Schneider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. Excellent movie although it absolutely ruined the Great White Sharks reputation!

Jaws marked the start of the summer blockbuster event movie, and for a film to still hold all of it's power over 33 years later is just a testiment of Spielbergs perfect monster movie. The movie is a rare thing, because it is actually better than Peter Benchley's novel. We all know that the shark looks fake, but thats not the point of the film, and remember the film was made in 1975 when there was no CGI. Spielberg uses low angle shots so that the camera is almost always at water level, giving the viewer the impression that they are in the water with the beast, But its the interplay between the three main stars that add the human touch to the film. the icing on the cake comes with John Williams iconic music score, giving the sense of constant threat even when the shark is not on screen, Williams uses his music skill to change the pitch, tone and speed of the sharks theme tune to add extra menace.
This is a perfect film in every aspect, that stills thrills and shocks as it did way back in the summer of 1975.
Perfection!

this is the greatest film of all time simple as that!

A masterful exercise in suspense drama. Budget and special effect limitations coupled with constant difficulties from the shark prop (not to mention the shananigans of Robert Shaw), has really brought the best out of Spielberg. The chemistry between the 3 main leads is electric, the soundtrack, subline. A true classic.