Jaws 2

Name: Jaws 2
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: June 16, 1978
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Ann Dusenberry, Barry Coe, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Jeffrey Kramer, Joseph Mascolo

1978

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 16, 1978 | PG

Starring: Ann Dusenberry, Barry Coe, Collin Wilcox Paxton, Jeffrey Kramer, Joseph Mascolo, Lorraine Gary, Mark Gruner, Murray Hamilton, Roy Scheider, Susan French

Summary: Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.

Director: Jeannot Szwarc

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: PG

Runtime: 116 min

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Despite a notable but effective change in story emphasis, Jaws 2 is a worthy successor in horror, suspense and terror to its 1975 smash progenitor. Read full review

Stanley Kauffmann

The surprise in Jaws 2 is that, given the givens, it came out as well as it did. For me, in terms of sheer visceral zapping, it’s better than the first time around (or under). Read full review

Nick Nunziata

Directorially, last minute replacement director Jeannot Szwarc has done a nice job and there's some really nice photography here. Read full review

Gary Arnold

Jaws 2 isn't a disgraceful self-imitation, but one sampling should be enough. It may inspire nothing so much as a nostalgic hunger to see "Jaws" again. Read full review

Jack Kroll

Jaw 2 is not a shipwreck of a movie; it'll make you jump now and then, like a boring guy tickling your ribs. But it lacks the style and intelligence that director Steven Spielberg brough to the original "Jaws". Jennot Szwarc, a French-born teveision specialist, come nowhere near Spielberg's blend of kinetic drive and comic touch. [19 June 1978, p.74]

Frank Rich

Well, the big questions might as well be answered first. Is Jaws 2 as scary as the original Jaws? No. Is it as much fun? No. Will it make as much money? No. Is it a total catastrophe? Not quite. What, then, is Jaws 2? Quite simply, it is an almost scientific exercise in showbiz mediocrity. This smooth and passionless spectacle is too impersonal to win anyone's affection and too inoffensive to inspire hatred. It's so bland that it evaporates from memory as soon as the final credits appear onscreen. Read full review

Vincent Canby

Some of the action sequences have been well staged, but they've been dropped into the film so indiscriminately that Jaws 2 never builds to a particular climax. It simply drones on and on and on, like a television movie. Read full review

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robertoiglesias

Sep 27, 2017

Please don't hate me for this just because Jaws 2 is my favorite Jaws film. I found it scarier, cooler, and overall more interesting for people like me.

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movielover28

Jun 19, 2020

I have the very unpopular opinion of this being the best Jaws movie. I honestly think this movie is more interesting.

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Joec

Jun 18, 2019

Jaws 2 like most sequels is not as good as the original but it’s a satisfying shock tween movie with a shark

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

SaviorGaming

Dec 24, 2017

Jaws 2 Continues the story of the town of Amity and its being terrorized by a giant shark, and while not as good as the first one it is the last one that is really worth watching in my humble opinion. The story has a few low points and can be a bit boring at times but the ending makes up for it.

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alerikanderson

May 5, 2023

For a normal movie, it's not good, but for a jaws sequel, it's better than the 3rd and the 4th

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Chriscorc876

Apr 17, 2023

Jaws 2" is a classic thriller that delivers some solid scares and suspenseful moments, even if it doesn't quite match up to the iconic original. The plot follows Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) as he tries to protect the citizens of Amity Island from another great white shark attack.

One of theJaws 2" is a classic thriller that delivers some solid scares and suspenseful moments, even if it doesn't quite match up to the iconic original. The plot follows Chief Brody (Roy Scheider) as he tries to protect the citizens of Amity Island from another great white shark attack.

One of the strengths of "Jaws 2" is the tension that director Jeannot Szwarc builds throughout the film. The shark attacks are intense and nerve-wracking, and there are some genuinely scary moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The performances are also strong, particularly Scheider's portrayal of Chief Brody. He brings a sense of gravitas and urgency to the role, and you can feel his determination to protect his community at all costs.

However, "Jaws 2" does suffer from some pacing issues and a lack of character development. While the shark attacks are thrilling, there are long stretches of the film where not much happens, and some of the supporting characters feel underdeveloped and one-dimensional.

Overall, "Jaws 2" is a solid sequel that's worth watching for fans of the original and for anyone who enjoys a good thriller. While it may not quite reach the heights of its predecessor, it still manages to deliver some tense and exciting moments that will keep you entertained.… Expand

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Steven1981

Mar 20, 2020

Another sequel.... Jaws 2 is the follow on from the 1975 original masterpiece directed by Steven Spielberg which was more or less perfect which gave it it's status as one of the best films ever made and deservedly so and the acting was fairly decent and the story wasn't too bad.... JAWS 2Another sequel.... Jaws 2 is the follow on from the 1975 original masterpiece directed by Steven Spielberg which was more or less perfect which gave it it's status as one of the best films ever made and deservedly so and the acting was fairly decent and the story wasn't too bad.... JAWS 2 directed by Jeannot Szwarc in 1978 which is three years after the original Jaws film adds some of the characters from the original such as Lorraine Gary and Roy Scheider. Jaws 2 has some great moments and exciting scenes especially when the sharks electrocuted at the end and ends up like Kentucky fried chicken or in this case Kentucky fried shark!!!! Jaws 2 however has many boring moments unlike the original that always entertained the viewer and grabs their attention but Jaws 2 at times in patches is dull and uninteresting with some annoying characters. My best sequel to Jaws was Jaws: The Revenge to be honest so that's embarrassing for Jaws 2 and shows how bad it is. Mainly dull and boring.… Expand

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