Jaws 2 Review

Welcome back everyone to my Jaws review series. I reviewed the first film now it's time for the sequel.

Jaws 2 is a 1978 thriller film and the sequel to 1975's Jaws and the second film the Jaws franchise. The film was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Jaws 2 is written by Carl Gottlieb and Howard Sackler and directed by Jeannot Szwarc.

The story is it's been years after the first shark attack on Amity Island. Everything seems to be at peace until people start noticing some strange deaths/disappearances popping up. Sheriff Brody believes it's another shark attack but the town folk thinks it's just him suffering from PTSD. Could it be just that or is Sheriff Brody in the right?

• Negatives

The one thing I really didn't like was how the people Amity were doubting Sheriff Brody. Now yes maybe he could have been suffering from PTSD, but the people in Jaws 2 were acting like it was next to impossible for another shark to appear. Why? You all live by an ocean it's not uncommon for another shark to appear after a previous one showed up years ago.



Another problem the movie has is subplots that go nowhere. We subplot #1 which is Mike needs to get a job  and subplot #2 being the nerdy guy likes the hot chick. Subplot #1 is brought up but never mentioned again and subplot #2 is resolved after 63 minutes go by and wrapped up quickly just as fast as it was introduced.

• Mix

The only thing that striked me as odd is the movie's tone. While at times it does feel like a Jaws film there are other times it comes off as a slasher flick. It's not necessarily a bad thing it's just weird.

• Positives

One part of the movie you'll like is Roy Scheider's performance. It's just as good here as much as it was in the first film.

The other aspect of Jaws 2 I liked was the filmmakers hype the shark up as if it's bigger than the previous shark. In doing so it gives you a reason to fear this shark other than it's just another great white shark.

My final praise to this movie I'll give is Jeannot Szwarc made quite a few great shots. The best one being these one chilling shot where the shark is just bearly above the surface. Kind of makes me wonder how Szwarc went from this to 1984's Supergirl.

Jaws 2 will never be regraded as a classic when compared to it's predecessor but it's still enjoyable. Scheider's performance is great, alluding to the shark being bigger is good move, and Szwarc provided some amazing shots. One thing that's not bad but rather odd is the film's tone. The worst things about the movie were people questioning Sheriff Brody and unnecessary subplots.

My final rating is Okay

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