Jaws (fiftieth Anniversary Version) [4K UHD]
Studio: Common Footage Dwelling Leisure
Jul 06, 2025
Internet Unique
You might want a much bigger boat, however you may not want a much bigger legacy.
50 years after its launch, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws has solidified its place as one of many pinnacle American movies of the twentieth century, and probably the most essential blockbusters ever. In spite of everything, it is a movie that scared (and continues to scare) folks away from entering into the water on the seaside. Rewatching the movie, seeing the placing particular results and Spielberg’s daring storytelling decisions, it’s greater than obvious why the movie carries such significance.
There’s a barrage of sequences and moments that Jaws could also be identified for—scenes of the shark attacking seaside swimmers and the aforementioned “larger boat” second rank among the many most notable. On this spherical, although, I felt myself most drawn to the way in which the movie can simply be chopped into two halves, every of which have distinct stakes, stylistic decisions and themes.
It virtually feels just like the second half has extra going for it. In spite of everything, it’s the a part of the story when the shark chase occurs, and when the three predominant characters, Chief Brody (Roy Scheider), Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), and Quint (Robert Shaw), lastly work together with each other. The sequences are wildly entertaining, frenetic and interesting, and the chemistry between the three actors feels pure (each once they bicker and once they collaborate collectively). Watching any sequence on the boat, it’s clear why Jaws is heralded as an all-timer journey flick.
And but, I discover myself extra struck by the unforgiving nature of the movie’s first half, each in narrative and in theme. The scenes of the shark wreaking havoc on the beachgoers are actually horrifying, bringing all of your worst ocean-related fears to life (even throughout the security of the buoys). Pairing these placing sequences the place no single individual is protected (no matter what we’ve been educated to count on when watching a blockbuster), with Hooper’s bureaucratic battle to get the seashores closed, to the city mayor’s reluctance and unwillingness, is extraordinarily efficient. Even 50 years later, the movie’s first half serves as a placing critique of ‘revenue over folks,’ and the real disregard with which life is handled when there’s alternative available. As soon as the story strikes in the direction of searching the shark, these concepts get considerably left behind, however they stick with you lengthy after the credit roll regardless.
Common’s new fiftieth Anniversary Version of the movie is thrilling, earned and and an excellent small-screen accompaniment to the movie’s upcoming IMAX re-release. Unsurprisingly, the 4K UHD model of the movie brings Spielberg’s wonderful blocking and visible eye to life in crystal clear rendition. The readability with which the dawn is depicted within the movie’s opening scene is sufficient to make your jaw drop (no pun supposed). The discharge additionally consists of a wide range of new, anniversary-themed extras. Maybe the perfect: Jaws @ 50, a brand new, 90-minute documentary that particulars the making of the movie, its impression and its legacy. For Jaws followers, Spielberg followers, blockbuster followers or simply movie followers usually, this launch is a must-add to your assortment.