So good you don’t need the shark!

Jaws is one of those movies that went beyond being a hit and seemingly forever altered public attitudes. People who haven’t even seen the movie know the music, know the imagery. It absolutely changed the way our society looks at sharks, oceans, swimming.

What I love about it is that it works so well as a horror/adventure thriller and if that’s all you want, it’s simply the best one out there. But beyond that it is a real story with defined characters, complex relationships, and emotional depth. Pretty much every imitator since Jaws has missed this mark completely. There are so many great character moments that I actually think that it could almost work as a great movie WITHOUT THE SHARK! Heck, it might even make a good play!
By: Chris Hamilton