"Jaws"

The film that gave rise to the term summer blockbuster is once again back on the big screen, to bring terror back to our Cinemas once more.
I have always wanted to see this classic on the big screen, and was very delighted to get the opportunity.

I doubt there are many who are unfamiliar with the story of "Jaws", but just in case......
We are in Amity, a small town which enjoys the sun-worshippers and bathers who enjoy the idyllic waters of Amity, and its friendly inhabitants. But the population has increased by one, and it comes in the form of a Great White Shark. Once body parts start to appear on the beach front, local Police Chief Martin Brody has to do battle not only with the Shark but also the local officials of the town, who aim to stop him from closing the beaches, afraid that it will affect the revenue it generates for the local businesses.
A bounty is issued for anyone who can catch and kill the Great White so the hunt is in.......

Despite being almost 40 years old, the film has lost none of its brilliance. From those opening scenes where the first swimmer becomes victim to the Shark, where set off on a journey, one that still shows the genius of Spielberg as a Director. Some stunning photography, great editing, and that world famous score by John Williams, that all contribute to a film that still entertains and enthralls.

Spielberg assembled a superb cast for the movie, we have Roy Scheider as Police Chief Brody, a man who is weary of the water, there is also Richard Dreyfuss as Matt Hooper, an expert from Oceanographic Society, who skills will be used to track down the shark. Then there is Robert Shaw. Of the three main leads, it is Shaw who steals the show as Quint, a one man army, who will do battle with the Shark, very much like Ahab and Moby Dick. His performance is a real highlight of the film, those now legendary scenes where Quint recalls being on board the Indianapolis leave you glued to the screen.

For two solid hours the viewer is completely engrossed in this story of man against shark, a real classic that still wonderfully stands the test of time, and will continue to delight film viewers for many years to come.........9 out of 10