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The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"

May 2, 2009
1h 43m
Documentary
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
72/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

After three decades, Jaws continues to intrigue, thrill and frighten viewers. This documentary focuses on the many ways in which Jaws has helped to shape popular culture.

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Details

Director
Erik Hollander
Cast
Roy Scheider, Steven Spielberg, Richard Dreyfuss, Joe Alves, Richard Arbogast, Susan Backlinie, Peter Benchley, David Brown, Bill Butler, Henry Carreiro
Release Date
May 2, 2009
Production
Finatic Productions

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
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Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
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FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
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CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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