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Jaws: 1975 (PG) -10
USA / Universal
98% (CF)
Speaking of Spielberg, he was a cinematic pillar well into my teen years. Here was a filmmaker who consistently made blockbuster gold well into the 90’s with more than a few classic movies. Between ET, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Hook and naturally Indiana Jones, he was a big part of why I love movies; even making great serious movies like Amistad and Schindler’s List. Another of my favorite movies of his has to be Jaws. This movie was another monumental film I rented from Blockbuster Video. A movie that not only remains one of my favorite horror movies, but was the movie that made me believe as a small child that I have no business whatsoever going into the ocean! Starting a fear of sharks that has remained strong to this day. Now sharks on TV and movies are fine, as are seeing them in the aquarium, just don’t ask me to get in the damn water with them!
One of my finest childhood memories of seeing this movie was renting it with a buddy of mine when we had a sleep over at his house. We watched Jaws and Jaws II all night. This was also my friend whose dad had a few Playboys stashed around the house. Naturally he showed me where his father hid them. A true friend. Either way it was a fantastic bit of storytelling and a game changer in Hollywood. And easily belongs on my list of favorite movies.
Jaws: 1975 (PG) -10
USA / Universal
98% (CF)
Speaking of Spielberg, he was a cinematic pillar well into my teen years. Here was a filmmaker who consistently made blockbuster gold well into the 90’s with more than a few classic movies. Between ET, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Hook and naturally Indiana Jones, he was a big part of why I love movies; even making great serious movies like Amistad and Schindler’s List. Another of my favorite movies of his has to be Jaws. This movie was another monumental film I rented from Blockbuster Video. A movie that not only remains one of my favorite horror movies, but was the movie that made me believe as a small child that I have no business whatsoever going into the ocean! Starting a fear of sharks that has remained strong to this day. Now sharks on TV and movies are fine, as are seeing them in the aquarium, just don’t ask me to get in the damn water with them!
One of my finest childhood memories of seeing this movie was renting it with a buddy of mine when we had a sleep over at his house. We watched Jaws and Jaws II all night. This was also my friend whose dad had a few Playboys stashed around the house. Naturally he showed me where his father hid them. A true friend. Either way it was a fantastic bit of storytelling and a game changer in Hollywood. And easily belongs on my list of favorite movies.