'Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the water...' If you've ever heard this phrase, you know it's a synonym from the Jaws film franchise. Specifically, in this review I would like to discuss the original film. Released forty-four years ago, in 1975, Jaws was directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by Peter Benchley. The film stars various classic film stars such as Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw. The film's story focuses on a summer tourist town called Amity being terrorized by a great white shark ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations. Although it is something of a monster movie, the film largely focuses on the town of Amity and its shady politics. Chief Brody, played by Roy Scheider, faces off against a greedy mayor played by Murray Hamilton, who hopes to keep the beaches open for the Fourth, despite several grisly deaths. The best thing about this movie is its ability to keep you in suspense from start to finish. After the tragic death of a child, we realize how high the stakes are and how terrifying this film's antagonist is. After even more bloodshed, the film completely reinvents itself in its second and third acts. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”? Get an original essayIn my opinion, the last half of the film has its strong and weak points. Brody and his oceanographic assistant Hooper, played by Richard Dreyfuss, take to the ocean to track down the shark with an eccentric shark hunter named Quint, played by Robert Shaw. This part of the film shifts from the grim and tense feeling of the first half of the film to an adventurous sailor's tale. Although this part of the film is non-stop fun with humorous and iconic dialogues, the worst part of the film is also in this section. As I've grown up with the film, it's easier for me to suspend my disbelief, but for the average viewer watching today, the great white shark is sometimes unrealistic and distracting. Due to the era in which this film was made, I cut the time down significantly due to the ambition and dedication that went into crafting the rest of the film. Despite the sometimes mediocre special effects, the shark remains a terrifying and iconic force to be reckoned with. My favorite scene in the film involves the three leads sitting together and Quint revealing that he was aboard the ill-fated USS Indianapolis. This monologue perfectly showcases Quint's obsession with sharks and produces a great sense of sympathy in an otherwise chaotic and eccentric character. The ending of the film is a great triumph but at a great cost. In my opinion, the ending is one of the greatest ever because of its satisfaction and its ability to bring the audience back to earth after the climatic events. Jaws is one of the greatest films in my opinion because of its terrific use. of tension, memorable characters and highly quotable dialogue. My appreciation of cinema has grown since I was a child, as I became more interested in the art of cinema. What Steven Spielberg accomplished despite the enormous difficulties he went through is a monument to the film industry as a whole. The traces of my desire to become a police officer go back to my childhood watching this movie and rooting for the character of Chief Brody and his courage to face the beast. If you haven't seen this film, I recommend it because it is a classic of the film industry and still remains a fantastic horror film today...