A fantastic movie - Jaws Reviews

Jaws is one of my all time favorite monster films. The acting was first rate as was the direction of Steven Spielberg in one of his first films ever. It quickly became the first blockbuster hit and paved the way for making summertime the season for blockbusters. What makes Jaws so good was the way Spielberg was able to build suspense and hold back on showing the shark too much. This is what makes the best horror movies. It's not what you see so much as what you imagine. He also sprinkled his masterpiece with believable actors which gave the film its strong narrative drive. We even get an unforgettable story from Robert Shaw (who plays Quint) that explains why he hates sharks so much. The special effects were good for their time, but what makes this movie so memorable was the story, the direction, and the actors. And lets not forget the unforgettable Jaws theme by John Willams which only adds to the movies already incredible scare factor. Jaws is still my favorite monster movie and has yet to be matched. Of course 1979s Alien comes real close, and the original Halloween isn't far behind either.