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[Deerock71]

Anybody watch it besides me? I did, because it was brilliant, almost maverick filmmaking at the time. Spielberg burned through other people's money like Snoop through blunts. Actors fucking HATED each other on the set. Seasickness was rampant on the set. The shark refused to work 95% of the time.

And YET, it basically became the first summer blockbuster. I would appreciate a movie about the making of this movie almost as much at this point. Legendary. Happy 50th!

 

[Plies]

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Anybody watch it besides me? I did, because it was brilliant, almost maverick filmmaking at the time. Spielberg burned through other people's money like Snoop through blunts. Actors fucking HATED each other on the set. Seasickness was rampant on the set. The shark refused to work 95% of the time.

And YET, it basically became the first summer blockbuster. I would appreciate a movie about the making of this movie almost as much at this point. Legendary. Happy 50th!

I watched this two years ago for the first time. Fantastic movie

This shot still sticks in my head

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Iconic scene from an iconic movie.

I watched this two years ago for the first time. Fantastic movie

This shot still sticks in my head

It does truly hold up today, like the greatest of films do.

 

[Deerock71]

Iconic scene from an iconic movie.




It does truly hold up today, like the greatest of films do.

One of the best monologues ever caught on film.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

Iconic scene from an iconic movie.




It does truly hold up today, like the greatest of films do.

I remember hearing that this film is also very important in terms of blockbusters since I think it was the first blockbuster

 

[Deerock71]

I remember hearing that this film is also very important in terms of blockbusters since I think it was the first blockbuster

The first movie to cross 100 million back in 1975. Back when admission was 3 bucks for adults and less during matinee. It was a bonafide smash.

 

[Paasei]

Great movie. Should watch it again if it's available somewhere.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

I remember hearing that this film is also very important in terms of blockbusters since I think it was the first blockbuster

Supposedly it was akin to an AAAA game in terms of success (but not Skull & Bones status, lol). First summer blockbuster.

 

[Major Insano]

An all time great movie.
It was before my time but I remember the hype as a kid, and it being one of the only horror/thriller films you could watch with the family.(ok maybe not young children under 10)

Such a shame the sequels tarnished it's legacy imo.
It was probably one of the first movies to have direct sequels in that way.
But just imagine if it had been a standalone film..

''Did you ever hear of a Hamlet 3 or Midsummer Nights 4?''

 

[GymWolf]

Watched the move more than 100 times already in the past...

 

[AJUMP23]

I need to check out the anniversary show I guess.

 

[kruis]

I would appreciate a movie about the making of this movie almost as much at this point. Legendary. Happy 50th!

July 10 on National Geographic.

 

[spookyfish]

For those interested, it was converted to Real 3D a few years ago, and it will be returning to the theaters over Labor Day weekend (also in 2D on IMAX). Since I doubt a 3D Blu disc will ever be released, I'm going to try and check it out.

 

[Deerock71]

For those interested, it was converted to Real 3D a few years ago, and it will be returning to the theaters over Labor Day weekend (also in 2D on IMAX). Since I doubt a 3D Blu disc will ever be released, I'm going to try and check it out.

2D on IMAX could be dope.

 

[Pagusas]

I got to ask, what was the point of posting such a low quality potato cam image with this?

 

[Deerock71]

I got to ask, what was the point of posting such a low quality potato cam image with this?

It was an actual shot on NBC live I sent to my brothers, asking them if they were watching. We're old.

 

[Walter Matthau]

I'm not sure if it's the same for other digital retailers, but Jaws @ 50 was recently added as an extra on the Apple version of Jaws.

As much as I prefer physical, it is kind of cool when a random movie automatically gets some AV upgrades or a new extra years after you originally purchased it.

 

[Neff]

Absolute, total masterpiece. The fact that it turned out as well as it did despite the hellish shoot is a testament to Spielberg's awesome talent. The impeccable cast and John Williams didn't hurt either.