the first movie is better, but it's an alright movie for being a second. the shark looks less real and in a way too intelligent/planning too much. im still amazed though how well they made everything look, it definitely looks more real than many movies we create these days with special effects and high tech.
thumbs up for the quality!:)
It's better than the 3rd and 4th movies in the franchise but that really isn't saying much. At the very least it still has Roy Scheider in it and the shark effects aren't half bad. A fairly decent sequel that couldn't possibly live up to the original but at least it attempts to.
The way Jaws 2 introduces teenage characters, you'd think it was a common slasher film. And that's not too far from the truth, although probably too many survive. The original Jaws is iconic, and there's no recapturing that. At least Chief Brody is still here, and I'm interested in his PTSD. We miss Hooper and Quint, but it's not a bad idea to replace them with Brody's own family. The execution is lacking, however, Mrs. Brody does okay, but the kids are two-dimensional, and lost in a sea of similar cannon fodder. Can't believe the Mayor in Jaws is still the Mayor in Jaws, though his heart's not exactly in it. Who keeps electing this fool? Szwarc uses some of Spielberg's tricks, so he understands the basic grammar of a Jaws film, but we see a lot more of the shark. I don't know that it's a plus. Ultimately, Jaws 2 is a fine creature feature, nothing incredible, but still quite watchable. Most of my memories of it were actually from the Mad Magazine parody, which is perhaps all you need to know about its place in the canon.
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Dieguito
There is only one Jawsessaywhu
This sequel is a little shorter than the original, but somehow feels twice as long.Elica
the first movie is better, but it's an alright movie for being a second. the shark looks less real and in a way too intelligent/planning too much. im still amazed though how well they made everything look, it definitely looks more real than many movies we create these days with special effects and high tech.thumbs up for the quality!:)
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Obviously it doesn’t live up to its predecessor, but removed from that comparison it’s actually a more-than-decent shark movie in its own right.DisneyStitch
It's better than the 3rd and 4th movies in the franchise but that really isn't saying much. At the very least it still has Roy Scheider in it and the shark effects aren't half bad. A fairly decent sequel that couldn't possibly live up to the original but at least it attempts to.Siskoid
The way Jaws 2 introduces teenage characters, you'd think it was a common slasher film. And that's not too far from the truth, although probably too many survive. The original Jaws is iconic, and there's no recapturing that. At least Chief Brody is still here, and I'm interested in his PTSD. We miss Hooper and Quint, but it's not a bad idea to replace them with Brody's own family. The execution is lacking, however, Mrs. Brody does okay, but the kids are two-dimensional, and lost in a sea of similar cannon fodder. Can't believe the Mayor in Jaws is still the Mayor in Jaws, though his heart's not exactly in it. Who keeps electing this fool? Szwarc uses some of Spielberg's tricks, so he understands the basic grammar of a Jaws film, but we see a lot more of the shark. I don't know that it's a plus. Ultimately, Jaws 2 is a fine creature feature, nothing incredible, but still quite watchable. Most of my memories of it were actually from the Mad Magazine parody, which is perhaps all you need to know about its place in the canon.Warrison
this is my opinion, but I don't see how this is on a ICM list.there is nothing special about the movie. quite the opposite in fact.
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Was such a boring movie. The shark is the best actor out of everyone, and it's only in the movie for about maybe 15 minutes.danisanna
I believe 'LOL' says it allamericanadian25
Not horrible, but nothing can compare to the original. Here's my review:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyjLdR4p5rU