I really like Jaws, mainly for its significance to the industry and pop culture, but I never for the life of me understood why Brody, Quint, and Hooper decide that their best plan of attack for killing the shark is to get into a dingy ass boat, with minimal supplies, and coast into the MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN to kill it. WHY? The shark has already been to the beach several times, killed 2 people, damn near almost killed 4 total. It will be back, I can assure you. Why do they think that the shark would be out wherever they're going anyways? Why wouldn't it just stay near the beach so it can, you know, attack more people, like it has THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FILM! If I lived near the woods, and a bear was seen several times near my neighborhood and managed to kill a few people, why would I chase it into its den? Just wait! It will come back! Throw some blood and guts into the water, ready your harpoons and guns and whatnot, get a giant net. Surely anything you can do from the confines of a shitty ass boat in the middle of the ocean you can certainly do from shore, right? More people. More supplies. More stability. More safety. After Jaws killed the second victim, the little boy, I don't necessarily think the town would want to be in the water anyways. Someone explain this to me.
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I had never considered this. I always thought the parents looked more like grandparents and that struck me as a casting "miss". But, no, you are absolutely right.
A teacher in film shool once told me "you can learn filmmaking just by watching The Graduate and Jaws", i've never forgotten how true that sentence was
Y'know what I love about this movie? The fact that it FEELS like summer to me. As someone who spent time at the shore every summer as a kid, this whole setting reminds me of heading down to a summer town, hazy mornings where you can feel the heat as early as 8am, and how much time I spent in the water. To me, this movie does the best job at establishing the feel of the setting.
I love the scene at the dinner table when Hooper brings the wine. Despite Hooper being a stranger that barges in, Brody lets him literally eat his dinner as if he is an old friend that just stopped by.
---And opens, pouring the wine over Hooper’s soft objection, plus putting it in the same😱glass he’d been using for the previous wine😆BEST choice dropping the stupid affair and making Dreyfus live💗💕❤️
Greg Dodson Probably because he was notoriously difficult to work with and was constantly drunk. That monologue scene is a reshoot after he horribly screwed it up. The end result is amazing though and he deserves credit.
I think it was to natural. I think his performance was - as dumb as it even seems to say this - TOO good, too authentic, and it just got overlooked as "he's not acting, he's just being a guy."
Even though it never directly stated it in the film, I always saw Quint as at least a heavy drinker, if not a full functional alcoholic. For me it always seemed to fit the character so Shaw being a drinker in real life was an ideal fit.
The scene just after "you're gonna need a bigger boat." Quint out on deck eyes narrowing as he sees the shark for the first time, the music & the swim alongside where you see the actual side of the shark is just brilliant cinema.
I would also add that the appeal of this movie is it's location, everything takes place in this little town at the ocean. It has the vibe of a summer vacation with you family at the beach. You have your loveable townfolks and a lot is shot narrow in relatively small rooms/sets, which gives the overall impression of intimacy and familiarity. The undergoing threat of the shark is the strongest aspect of the movie, because like in every disaster movie the build up is way more interesting and engaging than the actual disaster itself. On top you have the seafarer culture of the town. That accompanied by Quint's story creates an adventurous and to some degree even spooky and mystical atmosphere. And people love the sea shanty vibe.
The ferry scene with the mayor was the first time I ever noticed a long uninterrupted take as the scenery behind them keeps changing but they stay focused on the characters. Such an amazing movie all around.
The one thing that always separated Brody from the rest for me was the fact that he always wore a dark t-shirt on the beach when everyone else was shirtless or in a bathing suit. Thanks for the vid Dan. It's great!
@@DanMurrellMovies I played more attention to the air-tank rolling into Quint's hand, jarring him loose before he slides into Bruce's gaping jaws. It's an interesting little archetype showing the viewer that eventually, technology will inevitably loosen the hold on every person's adherence to their tried-and-true "older methods." It's a minor moment, but it really shows how much young Steven S. truly knew what kind of story he was trying to tell . . . Great video!
To this day, Jaws is the greatest horror/monster adventure film ever made. And it's filmmaking brilliance will forever be a standard in building up tension in films like these.
This is my favorite movie. I watch it every summer before the 4th of July each year while drinking apricot brandy. It perfectly captures what summer felt like as a kid in the 70’s. I love the 3 main characters and their relationship ! This video you made was top shelf ! It made me consider aspects of the film I hadn’t before despite dozens of viewings. Thanks
My best friend and I were obsessed with this movie as kids (and still are) and far and away the line we would quote the most was "A tiger shark...a whuttttt?" Thanks for taking me back Dan!
Favorite line in Jaws: Hoooper -"Can you tell me if there's a good restaurant or hotel on the island?" Fisherman - "Yeah, you walk straight ahead". Such a quick little exchange, but I always found that joke so funny!
A good time to be that age, with "Jaws," "Star Wars," and "Close Encounters." I just got the impression that going to the movies was always going to be like that.
My headcanon: Martin Brody is the grandson of Indiana Jones' pal Marcus Brody (and Indy's godson). As a kid, he confided his fear of water to Uncle Indy. Indy reassured him it didn't make him a sissy, citing his own fear of snakes, and told him that the real measure of courage isn't in not being afraid of anything but in doing what needs to be done even when you ARE surrounded by what you fear most and scared out of your wits. Thirty years later, Martin remembers his godfather's words...
"Jaws is unafraid to *make waves* " I noticed that little pause for you to laugh Dan. This is the content I am here for. Also, this is a superb look into the movie. I'd love a series of this where you go through reasons why you love certain things. I would definitely be interested if you could do one for Star Trek, if you can.
Jaws has always been my favourite movie. It was one of the first films I saw with my Dad, and I will never forget the first time I saw it. Every rewatch allows me to pick up something new. I love this movie and I love this video!!! Thanks Dan 😁
I saw Jaws the first day it came out on a big screen in one of those 1920s movie palaces before it was cut up into a multiplex. Jaws is therefore my sentimental favorite for sure. My friends and I all went wild for it.
Man against nature/supernatural, man against man, man against himself; my old literature teacher used to say all stories come down to at least one of these three plots. Jaws has all three - man against nature (Brody against the shark), man against man (Brody vs. the mayor, the town, competition with Hooper and Quint), and man against himself (Brody against his fear of the shark, fear of the water). The best stories have this three legged stool. Why do we remember some stories for generations, and others are dated and forgotten? The three plots are the Christmas tree the characters, the actors, the cinematography, etc decorate and make beautiful.
Very good analysis, Dan. My favorite thing about this movie is also its cinematography. During that final act, the sense of isolation within the vast expanse of the sea is palpable. Spielberg went to great lengths not to film a speck of land during the boat scenes. And it pays off tremendously.
Jaws is also my favorite movie. I love geeking out about it. Been watching for as long as I can remember. The USS Indianapolis scene is probably my favorite scene in movie history. Thanks for another great video, Dan!
It's amazing how so many things went wrong during production such as the shark continuously breaking down, hardly seeing the shark throughout the first half actually made it more terrifying
I can't help but sometimes wonder the 'what if' scenario if Bruce had worked as intended? Would we still have had a genuine classic, a decent film or a well made film let down but an unbelievable shark. Given how it turned out, I'm glad we'll never know.
Bruce was not meant to be used during the first half of the story. The beach scenes were filmed in May and June 1974 and the first usage of Bruce was not scheduled until July for the Orca scenes. Besides, the beach attack scenes were only in a few ft of water and Bruce needed twenty ft of water. The first half of Jaws went to plan and Jaws was only a few days behind schedule when filming moved out to sea.
Dan Murrell, as one who stood in line back in the summer of 1975, this was fun to watch. I met Verna Fields at a film festival in 77 when she was interviewed onstage for Jaws by film critic Roger Ebert. She asked me what I was studying in school. I said cinematography. It was a cool word for a fourteen year old. She pulled me to the side and pinched the back of my hand and said , "we need you. The Union has none." She was referring to black cinematographers I learned years later . She was a nice lady. I agree the remix falls flat on sound effects. The barrel splashing was awful. Thirdly, Brody was dressed on the boat exactly like he was as a New York cop in " The Seven Ups." You look and see. Blue Jeans, black crew neck, pale botton down shirt.
What I like about brody is that he's a real character, we view the excitement of his adventure , the fear and the Conquer , Roy Scheider was smart enough to not overboard the character and that's the reason of why Jaws ( among other things) sells the picture so well
Agree with all of the above, but there’s always more to find, such as the description on the shark’s hunting ground and territoriality, and the fact that although Brody and Hooper don’t quite reach shore at the end, they’re just close enough to be out of danger as described in that scene.
The Conversation is one of my favorite movies of all time. I remember the first time I saw it, it’s not a horror movie, it’s sort of a mystery but there is such an incredible feeling of helpless paranoia in that last scene, it’s one of the few movies that really left me with strong emotions, being creaped out long after it was over. Blue Velvet and Pulanski’s film The Tenant had similar effects. Believe it or not, I’ve never seen Jaws. After seeing this I think I will finally check it out. One topic I would like Dan’s take on is the complaint from people like Scorsese that comic book movies aren’t “real movies”. To me the dominance of comic book themes isn’t the issue, it’s the emphasis on huge blockbusters that has shifted so much of movie making to special effects over characters, dialog, and plot.
Just watch Iron Man, the first one. Constant characterization. I can think of a half-dozen scenes right away that compel me to re-watch just to see them again. The scene where Pepper is pulling the power supply from Stark's chest. The multiple scenes of Stark creating the suit and the fantastic debut "suit up" sequence with the circling camera. Basically the whole cave sequence.
@@Selrisitai I've seen Iron Man 1 and I agree, it was an excellent movie. As a scientist and engineer I especially loved some of the scenes you mention where it shows him developing an initial version of the suit, testing it, having things go wrong, etc.. It's really rare to see a movie show a scientist actually doing science! I even liked the sequel which most people didn't like for the same reason, the scenes of him understanding the need for a new element and building a particle accelerator in his basement. This was nerd wish fulfillment at its best. I just think that since those films everything has become so formulaic. Also, the way the multiverse is used now to mean anything that happens in one film can always be undone in the next. Death never matters unless the actor is sick of playing the part. I haven't watched a Marvel or DC movie all the way to the end in many years because they all seem to be catering to the lowest common denominator now. I feel the same about virtually all modern Hollywood movies. It is really rare to find some new idea because all the emphasis is on big expensive movies with expensive, overpayed stars and CGI.
Just introduced my daughter to this 3 weeks ago. She loved it. It's one of my all time favorites, and each time I watch it, I realise I should watch it more often.
I saw “Jaws” in a theater when I was ten years old upon its initial release and it’s easily my favorite film. It’ll never get old and it’s always just as good as the day I saw it. I appreciate the great overview. Dan, you have a really great channel. 👍
All I keep thinking is that I wish there were more Dan videos!!! The hardest part of you moving to your own channel and being front row to watch, is having to be patient for more content. I guess I’ll just go watch Jaws to kill some time :)
Great video Dan, I remember watching it with my father in the summer of 1975 and falling in love with the movie! Robert Shaw has always been one of my favorite actors! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY & A VERY HAPPY LIFE!!! : )
Just showed my wife and 8-year-old son Jaws and we had such a blast. I didn’t think they’d dig the dialogue scenes but man this movie is so good. Great work as always Dan.
One thing that has just struck me about the name of the boat - 'Orca', what can Orca whales do? Attack and kill sharks. Jeez, how have I only twigged this after 30 odd years of watching this movie lol. Great in depth analysis Dan, which is no real surprise really and why I tune in to hear some knowledge and compare thinking. Keep up the good work 👌
Dan sounds palpably happier and more enthused now that he's up and running, fully embracing the things HE'S passionate for. This channel was such a good move for you Dan. The joy and is lightness in your voice talking about what you love is what WE love to hear.
Two things- 1- Dan mentioned "Perfect Movies" as a possible topic during the "Why I left Screen Junkies" video. This video shows why I want that topic explored more than any other. 2- You need to be on at least one episode of "Best of the Worst".
He'd have to get pretty lubricated--though seeing as they're in Wisconsin shouldn't be too much of a problem. Would Mac shove over though to let him in? If he did it, they should have him on with Jack and pretend he's a long lost brother.
Fun fact; the first time Spielberg heard the demo tape of John Williams' score, he thought Williams was playing a joke on him. He thought "hold on, 2 notes? That isn't a score!". But Williams pressed him and asked Spielberg to just trust him, which he did, and now we're stuck with that damn score in our heads every time we get in the water.
Jaws, I saw the film upon release, nearly 45 years later it still has bite. In my view Robert Shaw gave one if not the best performances in cinema history. I was inspired to create with a friend a working model tribute to the film and the Orca, I named her Amity and she sails at every opportunity..
Jaws is my favorite movie. I watch it all the time. Im so glad it has not been touched for a remake. Some movies should be left alone. This is definitely one of them, in my opinion. Just subbed, came across this channel by accident. Glad I did!!
Such a good film and for many of the reasons that you mentioned. The score is really something else. Obviously the main theme gets recognition but other tracks such as when they are tracking it with the barrels has a wonderful excitable feel to it.
Agreed. And some of the most effective music in the film is also the most subtle. For example when Brody is flipping through the pages of the shark book, or after he alerts Quint to the barrel at the stern. I also love the score when the men are putting the cage together. It has a real urgency to it that changes to something that suggests Hooper may not survive this. Great stuff.
I'm glad they didn't include the whole mob storyline from the book in the film. I think it would've just muddled the primary storylines and taken away from Brody's character arc. Great analysis Dan!
I found the book to be very slow and it went in different directions that wouldn't have worked for the film, which they focused on being about the shark problem - which is what the audience went to see. Without the book however, we wouldn't have got the film, so I guess both work in their own way. I heard that there is a novel based on the film, but I've never come across it.
@trha2222 Indeed; the book is still a good read in my opinion and it lead to this superb film. I just pointed out that some of the plot points in the book weren't needed in the film; eg: Ellen's affair with Hooper (as you pointed out), Vaughan's involvement with - mafia? It would have been too much unnecessary plot for the film - which was solely to do with the problem of a killer shark - but it worked in the book. It still slowed the story down however, but I guess it was just filler. Certainly, the latter part of the book was more enjoyable for me, when they were hunting the shark. I still have the book, but I'm wondering if it's still available now.
My favorite movie since I first saw it in 1975. I have a replica of the license plate that Hooper pulled out of the shark he cut open on the front of my Jeep.
A fantastic breakdown of this epic movie... You can literally feel the passion that Dan has for JAWS and why. I always enjoy hearing Dan's take on different movies.
This is the exact kind of video I love to watch. Incredible job, Dan. The passion really came through. Jaws for me (as someone younger) has always been a film I've appreciated a lot, historically and as a really good film, but I've never really loved it. I usually went back to things like E.T. or Last Crusade if I felt like a Spielberg fix. But you really added to it for me! I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
I realize how lucky I was to be able to talk to you on SJU literally the day after I saw this movie for the first time. My theater plays it every summer and I've gone every single year for the last 4 years. Everytime I see it I notice something new and every time you talk about it you share something I hadn't noticed before. I'm not sure why it took until I was 33 to see this movie but it was worth the wait.
Jaws was my Father's favorite movie. Because of that, I have grown to like more and more of the years. After my dad's death, this has now become one of my favorite movies overall..
You should watch it. It's worth it and has so much to enjoy on so many levels, many of them pointed out by Dan. It's considered a masterclass in filmmaking and with good reason.
Wow Dan. I've always enjoyed your work but this video might have just made me a fan. I'm so glad you're now free to showcase your knowledge and passion for films without restraint. You are going to do great things. Can't wait for more!
Jaws is one of my all time favorite movies. I actually saw it at the cinema back in ‘75. I was 8 years old & yes it traumatized me & that’s why it’s always held a special place in my heart. I’ve seen it more times than I can count. Great video!
When you started talking about the dynamics of the trio, I was like, "yeah, just like Kirk, Spock and Bones!" And of course, you mentioned them. Lovely. I absolutely agree with every single point you made. Jaws is one of the most perfect movies ever made. I've shown it to a good friend, who had never seen it before, a few years ago, and I watched her reaction to the head as well. Besides really enjoying the movie, she kinda doesn't like going for a swim now as much as she used to. 😉
I agree with all these reasons but would add: The shot where the shark enters the lagoon. The fin and the tip of the tail slide slowly into the water. Just beautifully done.
I grew up on Spielberg. Jaws, Indiana Jones, E.T. etc..but jaws is different. Jaws is beyond special. Jaws is perfect. And beautiful! I saw it in theaters back in 2015 and it instantly became my favorite movie theater experience. I had already seen it hundreds of times but for some reason it was just a treat! People even screamed at the Ben Gardener head reveal. Ugh! I love it so much!❤️❤️❤️
To each his own, but I respectively disagree. I enjoyed the details of the book as far as life on Amity. The kids karate chopping the pickets on the fence(that was touched on in the film), the prospective of the shark is explained more in the book(kind of hard to do in a film), and the affair of Mrs. Brody and Hooper as a side drama(again too much story for the film). I love the movie and the book both for different reasons, but the book wins in my opinion.
@@pauljoyner4338 I reread Jaws last year and I only really liked the first part and end part. Jaws 2 is actually a better book to me. Its enjoyable throughout. Cheers.
The "holiday roast" sequence is still my favorite scene. I'll never forget watching "Jaws" for the 1st time as a 7 year old, feeling that anxiety when the piece of the pier turns around and follows Charlie back towards the dock. "I can't get up! I can't get up!!" Still gets the heart pumping!
I’m so glad you added in the “A what?” Guy. He was always my favorite accidentally funny parts of the movie. I even made him a meme that my wife and I share between each other.
I enjoyed this video! Jaws is also a favorite of mine. I visited Martha’s Vineyard a few years ago and took a tour of the filming locations. It was so cool.
What Dan Loves about Jaws (the list): 1. 1:04 Cinematography 2. 2:19 The Music 3. 3:29 Subtle Storytelling 4. 5:38 Humor 5. 6:33 Quint’s First Scene 6. 7:18 Mayor Vaugh 7. 8:32 Chief Brody 8. 9:49 Ellen Brody 9. 10:35 Local Flavor 10. 11:19 The Edit 11. 13:13 The Scare 12. 13:44 The Trio 13. 15:20 Setup & Payoff 14. 17:09 The USS Indianapolis 15. 19:13 Quint’s Death 16. 19:44 The Last Line
Thanks for doing this Dan. My grandparents showed me this movie when I was growing up in the 90s. Just like you said, it pulls me in every single time I see it, and it's the only movie I've watched multiple times a year besides Rocky.
We are totally living the Jaws Dilemma: We need to open the beaches to get those 'summer dollars', but if we open them people will die from a killer shark - We need to open the economy to avoid a reccesion, but if we open it people will die from Coronavirus... You know you are watching a great movie when one or some of its themes feel relevant after 45 years... Great choice to start, Dan, and not just because it's one of my favorite films.Also, one of my favorite scenes is Chief Brody being imitated by his son... oh, and that guy. Thanx!!
@Finn MacCool no, it's pretty much money over life. The same happened over the Spanish flu. You know which areas did markedly better? Those who self quarantined long enough to contain it. Those who worried about instant needs suffered mightily over the long term and was far more costly. I'm sorry but science never had a liberal bias... It's the other way around...
Excellent job on this. I actually wrote my senior thesis in college on how the Jaws adaption from the novel to screen really moved it toward the Campbell monomyth at every major difference in the book to the script. I think you did a better job describing some of those points and love some of the great observations throughout, including how the Indianapolis scene drew the three leads together at the table. Masterfully done!
What's strange is that you don't mention that the movie Jaws is a rip-off of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's play: "An Enemy of the People" (1882).
@@autodidact537 It also draws heavily from real life shark attacks that happened on the East Coast, and Quint is obviously based on Moby Dick captain Ahab. Still, inspiration doesn’t equal rip off. I think it’s called “sampling”
I'm so glad you did this! I've been waiting years to get a full blown video detailing your love for Jaws. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta go put this movie on again. PS I would love to see this format applied to RoboCop.
Are we going to ignore the fact of how adorable it is that Dan was just throwing around the term "Laying Pipe" without the obvious sexual connotation? lol
"Harry is famous, Ron makes faces, and Hermione does everything." I admit that I chuckled, although arguably that happens mostly in the films, in the books it's not as egregious. By the books' standards Hermione is the Hooper, Harry is the Brody, and Ron is the Quint of the trio.
I completely agree. It made me chuckle a bit as well. But I would go even further to say that it’s inarguable that the films made Hermione the competent hero because she was the screenwriter’s favorite character. He gave her a lot of Ron’s lines and personality.
@@jonasbrothersluver73 I think that point is not up for debate. It is so blatantly obvious to anyone who read the books that so much of Ron's big moments are given to Hermione. I would go as far as to say as the big chess match in the first movie is really the only time where they truly allowed Ron to shine individually.
Just watched Jaws for the first time and can really appreciate everything about his film. The way you analyse this film really is brilliant. I'm subscribing to your channel!
This is so Great Dan. When I was seven or eight, my parents took me to a mom and pop video rental store to get a movie. I don't know why, but the horror section was right next to the kiddie section. When I saw the cover of Jaws I had to have it. I also don't know why my parents agreed to rent it, but they did. Jaws was also the first movie I bought on DVD when those became popular. This movie also has a special place in my heart.
The real reason Dan started his own channel - no time restraints on sharing his love for Jaws!
Asher Kaye we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Tim O Oh yeah...traitor!
Fantastic video
I really like Jaws, mainly for its significance to the industry and pop culture, but I never for the life of me understood why Brody, Quint, and Hooper decide that their best plan of attack for killing the shark is to get into a dingy ass boat, with minimal supplies, and coast into the MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN to kill it. WHY?
The shark has already been to the beach several times, killed 2 people, damn near almost killed 4 total. It will be back, I can assure you.
Why do they think that the shark would be out wherever they're going anyways? Why wouldn't it just stay near the beach so it can, you know, attack more people, like it has THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FILM!
If I lived near the woods, and a bear was seen several times near my neighborhood and managed to kill a few people, why would I chase it into its den? Just wait! It will come back!
Throw some blood and guts into the water, ready your harpoons and guns and whatnot, get a giant net. Surely anything you can do from the confines of a shitty ass boat in the middle of the ocean you can certainly do from shore, right? More people. More supplies. More stability. More safety.
After Jaws killed the second victim, the little boy, I don't necessarily think the town would want to be in the water anyways.
Someone explain this to me.
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I also love how kinter's parents are older, and its implied he's an only child - it just magnifies the tragedy.
Awesome videos
I had never considered this. I always thought the parents looked more like grandparents and that struck me as a casting "miss". But, no, you are absolutely right.
A teacher in film shool once told me "you can learn filmmaking just by watching The Graduate and Jaws", i've never forgotten how true that sentence was
What a coincidence, I just made a comment about "The Graduate", check it out😃
Ive downloaded the graduate off the back of this comment
I'd argue you need to see Hitchcock's best too.
Murray Hamilton (the Mayor in Jaws) was in both films.
Niiiice. I was a film major. I can relate to this
Y'know what I love about this movie? The fact that it FEELS like summer to me. As someone who spent time at the shore every summer as a kid, this whole setting reminds me of heading down to a summer town, hazy mornings where you can feel the heat as early as 8am, and how much time I spent in the water. To me, this movie does the best job at establishing the feel of the setting.
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I love the scene at the dinner table when Hooper brings the wine. Despite Hooper being a stranger that barges in, Brody lets him literally eat his dinner as if he is an old friend that just stopped by.
"Is your husband in? I'd really like to talk to him."
"Uh, yes, so would I."
---And opens, pouring the wine over Hooper’s soft objection, plus putting it in the same😱glass he’d been using for the previous wine😆BEST choice dropping the stupid affair and making Dreyfus live💗💕❤️
@@judywright4241 In the book there was an affair?
Hooper and Ellen. It was odd. @@Selrisitai
Brilliant.
How Robert Shaw was not nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Quint is criminal.
Greg Dodson Probably because he was notoriously difficult to work with and was constantly drunk. That monologue scene is a reshoot after he horribly screwed it up. The end result is amazing though and he deserves credit.
I think it was to natural. I think his performance was - as dumb as it even seems to say this - TOO good, too authentic, and it just got overlooked as "he's not acting, he's just being a guy."
Even though it never directly stated it in the film, I always saw Quint as at least a heavy drinker, if not a full functional alcoholic. For me it always seemed to fit the character so Shaw being a drinker in real life was an ideal fit.
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Drunk, I like to drunk, when I'm drunk
@@apollo4657 The Academy wouldn't know or care about that.
The scene just after "you're gonna need a bigger boat." Quint out on deck eyes narrowing as he sees the shark for the first time, the music & the swim alongside where you see the actual side of the shark is just brilliant cinema.
I love Jaws so damn much.
I would also add that the appeal of this movie is it's location, everything takes place in this little town at the ocean. It has the vibe of a summer vacation with you family at the beach. You have your loveable townfolks and a lot is shot narrow in relatively small rooms/sets, which gives the overall impression of intimacy and familiarity. The undergoing threat of the shark is the strongest aspect of the movie, because like in every disaster movie the build up is way more interesting and engaging than the actual disaster itself. On top you have the seafarer culture of the town. That accompanied by Quint's story creates an adventurous and to some degree even spooky and mystical atmosphere. And people love the sea shanty vibe.
I love watching this every summer.
It's still one of the best movies ever.
The ferry scene with the mayor was the first time I ever noticed a long uninterrupted take as the scenery behind them keeps changing but they stay focused on the characters. Such an amazing movie all around.
The one thing that always separated Brody from the rest for me was the fact that he always wore a dark t-shirt on the beach when everyone else was shirtless or in a bathing suit. Thanks for the vid Dan. It's great!
I appreciate how much content you're putting out so quickly into your channel's debut.
Thank you! It's been fun to make, looking forward to making a lot more!
Content... lol
I appreciate how many videos and shows Dan is making. ;)
Don't you mean. "Projects" lol
@@DanMurrellMovies I played more attention to the air-tank rolling into Quint's hand, jarring him loose before he slides into Bruce's gaping jaws. It's an interesting little archetype showing the viewer that eventually, technology will inevitably loosen the hold on every person's adherence to their tried-and-true "older methods." It's a minor moment, but it really shows how much young Steven S. truly knew what kind of story he was trying to tell . . .
Great video!
To this day, Jaws is the greatest horror/monster adventure film ever made. And it's filmmaking brilliance will forever be a standard in building up tension in films like these.
I'm 52 and since 75 I've seen jaws over 500 times. The best!
This is my favorite movie. I watch it every summer before the 4th of July each year while drinking apricot brandy. It perfectly captures what summer felt like as a kid in the 70’s. I love the 3 main characters and their relationship ! This video you made was top shelf ! It made me consider aspects of the film I hadn’t before despite dozens of viewings. Thanks
I love Jaws too!! Never get tired of watching it. So much greatness in this movie. My favorite line is "You're gonna need a bigger boat"!
My best friend and I were obsessed with this movie as kids (and still are) and far and away the line we would quote the most was "A tiger shark...a whuttttt?" Thanks for taking me back Dan!
Favorite line in Jaws: Hoooper -"Can you tell me if there's a good restaurant or hotel on the island?" Fisherman - "Yeah, you walk straight ahead". Such a quick little exchange, but I always found that joke so funny!
"I think I'm familiar with the fact you are going to ignore this particular problem until it swims up and bites you on the ass!"
Ha ha! They’re all gonna die!
i was lucky enough to see Jaws at the flicks in 1975 aged 10
- one of the best films ever made
A good time to be that age, with "Jaws," "Star Wars," and "Close Encounters." I just got the impression that going to the movies was always going to be like that.
I was 11! 😊
Yes! I’m not the only one that loves the “A what?” Guy
My friend and I love the "A what?!?" guy. Especially as he is all bluster before the line and then his delivery of it
He’s, seriously, the best part of the movie.
He's a star
It also makes a great gif
That guy always reminded me of Andy DeVine. He played the sheriff in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
My headcanon: Martin Brody is the grandson of Indiana Jones' pal Marcus Brody (and Indy's godson). As a kid, he confided his fear of water to Uncle Indy. Indy reassured him it didn't make him a sissy, citing his own fear of snakes, and told him that the real measure of courage isn't in not being afraid of anything but in doing what needs to be done even when you ARE surrounded by what you fear most and scared out of your wits. Thirty years later, Martin remembers his godfather's words...
"Jaws is unafraid to *make waves* " I noticed that little pause for you to laugh Dan. This is the content I am here for.
Also, this is a superb look into the movie. I'd love a series of this where you go through reasons why you love certain things. I would definitely be interested if you could do one for Star Trek, if you can.
Justin Clowater I 100% support this idea.
You think Dan is making "content"?
Such Blasphemy!
@@basileldho9846 I literaly gasped while reading that word.
Jaws aged real well and memorable. One of my favorite movies that I would rent at blockbuster as a kid. I’m 30 now and my kids love watching Jaws.
Jaws has always been my favourite movie. It was one of the first films I saw with my Dad, and I will never forget the first time I saw it. Every rewatch allows me to pick up something new. I love this movie and I love this video!!! Thanks Dan 😁
I saw Jaws the first day it came out on a big screen in one of those 1920s movie palaces before it was cut up into a multiplex. Jaws is therefore my sentimental favorite for sure. My friends and I all went wild for it.
Here lies the body of Mary Lee; died at the age of a hundred and three. For fifteen years she kept her viginity; not a bad record for this vicinity.
Ah you stole my favourite haha
Took me about 10 watches as a kid to finally understand and laugh at that line
A touching limerick.
Man against nature/supernatural, man against man, man against himself; my old literature teacher used to say all stories come down to at least one of these three plots. Jaws has all three - man against nature (Brody against the shark), man against man (Brody vs. the mayor, the town, competition with Hooper and Quint), and man against himself (Brody against his fear of the shark, fear of the water). The best stories have this three legged stool. Why do we remember some stories for generations, and others are dated and forgotten? The three plots are the Christmas tree the characters, the actors, the cinematography, etc decorate and make beautiful.
Very good analysis, Dan. My favorite thing about this movie is also its cinematography. During that final act, the sense of isolation within the vast expanse of the sea is palpable. Spielberg went to great lengths not to film a speck of land during the boat scenes. And it pays off tremendously.
Jaws is also my favorite movie. I love geeking out about it. Been watching for as long as I can remember. The USS Indianapolis scene is probably my favorite scene in movie history. Thanks for another great video, Dan!
It's amazing how so many things went wrong during production such as the shark continuously breaking down, hardly seeing the shark throughout the first half actually made it more terrifying
I can't help but sometimes wonder the 'what if' scenario if Bruce had worked as intended? Would we still have had a genuine classic, a decent film or a well made film let down but an unbelievable shark. Given how it turned out, I'm glad we'll never know.
Bruce was not meant to be used during the first half of the story. The beach scenes were filmed in May and June 1974 and the first usage of Bruce was not scheduled until July for the Orca scenes. Besides, the beach attack scenes were only in a few ft of water and Bruce needed twenty ft of water. The first half of Jaws went to plan and Jaws was only a few days behind schedule when filming moved out to sea.
Dan Murrell,
as one who stood in line back in the summer of 1975, this was fun to watch. I met Verna Fields at a film festival in 77 when she was interviewed onstage for Jaws by film critic Roger Ebert. She asked me what I was studying in school. I said cinematography. It was a cool word for a fourteen year old. She pulled me to the side and pinched the back of my hand and said , "we need you. The Union has none." She was referring to black cinematographers I learned years later . She was a nice lady. I agree the remix falls flat on sound effects. The barrel splashing was awful. Thirdly, Brody was dressed on the boat exactly like he was as a New York cop in " The Seven Ups." You look and see. Blue Jeans, black crew neck, pale botton down shirt.
What I like about brody is that he's a real character, we view the excitement of his adventure , the fear and the Conquer , Roy Scheider was smart enough to not overboard the character and that's the reason of why Jaws ( among other things) sells the picture so well
Agree with all of the above, but there’s always more to find, such as the description on the shark’s hunting ground and territoriality, and the fact that although Brody and Hooper don’t quite reach shore at the end, they’re just close enough to be out of danger as described in that scene.
The Conversation is one of my favorite movies of all time. I remember the first time I saw it, it’s not a horror movie, it’s sort of a mystery but there is such an incredible feeling of helpless paranoia in that last scene, it’s one of the few movies that really left me with strong emotions, being creaped out long after it was over. Blue Velvet and Pulanski’s film The Tenant had similar effects. Believe it or not, I’ve never seen Jaws. After seeing this I think I will finally check it out. One topic I would like Dan’s take on is the complaint from people like Scorsese that comic book movies aren’t “real movies”. To me the dominance of comic book themes isn’t the issue, it’s the emphasis on huge blockbusters that has shifted so much of movie making to special effects over characters, dialog, and plot.
Just watch Iron Man, the first one. Constant characterization. I can think of a half-dozen scenes right away that compel me to re-watch just to see them again.
The scene where Pepper is pulling the power supply from Stark's chest. The multiple scenes of Stark creating the suit and the fantastic debut "suit up" sequence with the circling camera. Basically the whole cave sequence.
@@Selrisitai I've seen Iron Man 1 and I agree, it was an excellent movie. As a scientist and engineer I especially loved some of the scenes you mention where it shows him developing an initial version of the suit, testing it, having things go wrong, etc.. It's really rare to see a movie show a scientist actually doing science! I even liked the sequel which most people didn't like for the same reason, the scenes of him understanding the need for a new element and building a particle accelerator in his basement. This was nerd wish fulfillment at its best. I just think that since those films everything has become so formulaic. Also, the way the multiverse is used now to mean anything that happens in one film can always be undone in the next. Death never matters unless the actor is sick of playing the part. I haven't watched a Marvel or DC movie all the way to the end in many years because they all seem to be catering to the lowest common denominator now. I feel the same about virtually all modern Hollywood movies. It is really rare to find some new idea because all the emphasis is on big expensive movies with expensive, overpayed stars and CGI.
Just introduced my daughter to this 3 weeks ago. She loved it. It's one of my all time favorites, and each time I watch it, I realise I should watch it more often.
I saw “Jaws” in a theater when I was ten years old upon its initial release and it’s easily my favorite film. It’ll never get old and it’s always just as good as the day I saw it. I appreciate the great overview. Dan, you have a really great channel. 👍
All I keep thinking is that I wish there were more Dan videos!!! The hardest part of you moving to your own channel and being front row to watch, is having to be patient for more content. I guess I’ll just go watch Jaws to kill some time :)
Great video Dan, I remember watching it with my father in the summer of 1975 and falling in love with the movie! Robert Shaw has always been one of my favorite actors! HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY & A VERY HAPPY LIFE!!! : )
Just showed my wife and 8-year-old son Jaws and we had such a blast. I didn’t think they’d dig the dialogue scenes but man this movie is so good. Great work as always Dan.
One thing that has just struck me about the name of the boat - 'Orca', what can Orca whales do? Attack and kill sharks. Jeez, how have I only twigged this after 30 odd years of watching this movie lol. Great in depth analysis Dan, which is no real surprise really and why I tune in to hear some knowledge and compare thinking. Keep up the good work 👌
Just went to the drive in And watched JAWS. It was awesome . With covid19 and no new movies the drive in has been playing classic movies.
Dan sounds palpably happier and more enthused now that he's up and running, fully embracing the things HE'S passionate for. This channel was such a good move for you Dan. The joy and is lightness in your voice talking about what you love is what WE love to hear.
An absolute masterpiece full of ingenious suspense building. One of our favorite movies that we must watch every summer.
Two things-
1- Dan mentioned "Perfect Movies" as a possible topic during the "Why I left Screen Junkies" video. This video shows why I want that topic explored more than any other.
2- You need to be on at least one episode of "Best of the Worst".
He'd have to get pretty lubricated--though seeing as they're in Wisconsin shouldn't be too much of a problem. Would Mac shove over though to let him in? If he did it, they should have him on with Jack and pretend he's a long lost brother.
The ending scene with William's score and the last line is so cathartic and peaceful.
True, and seeing Brody and Hooper reach the shore is the icing on the cake.
This entire list is on point!!!! Jaws is an absolute masterpiece. Keep giving us these lists Dan👍🏾
Fun fact; the first time Spielberg heard the demo tape of John Williams' score, he thought Williams was playing a joke on him. He thought "hold on, 2 notes? That isn't a score!". But Williams pressed him and asked Spielberg to just trust him, which he did, and now we're stuck with that damn score in our heads every time we get in the water.
Well Williams actually played it on the piano right in front of him, so not a demo tape, but you are correct about the rest. Cheers.
Jaws, I saw the film upon release, nearly 45 years later it still has bite. In my view Robert Shaw gave one if not the best performances in cinema history. I was inspired to create with a friend a working model tribute to the film and the Orca, I named her Amity and she sails at every opportunity..
Jaws is my favorite movie. I watch it all the time. Im so glad it has not been touched for a remake. Some movies should be left alone. This is definitely one of them, in my opinion. Just subbed, came across this channel by accident. Glad I did!!
Such a good film and for many of the reasons that you mentioned. The score is really something else. Obviously the main theme gets recognition but other tracks such as when they are tracking it with the barrels has a wonderful excitable feel to it.
Agreed. And some of the most effective music in the film is also the most subtle. For example when Brody is flipping through the pages of the shark book, or after he alerts Quint to the barrel at the stern. I also love the score when the men are putting the cage together. It has a real urgency to it that changes to something that suggests Hooper may not survive this. Great stuff.
Jaws is perfect. I was lucky enough last year that it came back to cinemas in Imax and 3D on my birthday back in September. Best birthday ever!
I'm glad they didn't include the whole mob storyline from the book in the film.
I think it would've just muddled the primary storylines and taken away from Brody's character arc.
Great analysis Dan!
I found the book to be very slow and it went in different directions that wouldn't have worked for the film, which they focused on being about the shark problem - which is what the audience went to see. Without the book however, we wouldn't have got the film, so I guess both work in their own way. I heard that there is a novel based on the film, but I've never come across it.
@trha2222 Indeed; the book is still a good read in my opinion and it lead to this superb film. I just pointed out that some of the plot points in the book weren't needed in the film; eg: Ellen's affair with Hooper (as you pointed out), Vaughan's involvement with - mafia? It would have been too much unnecessary plot for the film - which was solely to do with the problem of a killer shark - but it worked in the book. It still slowed the story down however, but I guess it was just filler. Certainly, the latter part of the book was more enjoyable for me, when they were hunting the shark. I still have the book, but I'm wondering if it's still available now.
@@FerDeLance06 and the baby dolphin
@@cdorman11 Yeah ... I don't think they'd have had any porpoise to include that :)
My favorite movie since I first saw it in 1975. I have a replica of the license plate that Hooper pulled out of the shark he cut open on the front of my Jeep.
A fantastic breakdown of this epic movie... You can literally feel the passion that Dan has for JAWS and why. I always enjoy hearing Dan's take on different movies.
Just rewatched Jaws after watching this. Looking at it through your eyes,having listened to all the points you made, made it so much better. Thankyou
This is the exact kind of video I love to watch. Incredible job, Dan. The passion really came through. Jaws for me (as someone younger) has always been a film I've appreciated a lot, historically and as a really good film, but I've never really loved it. I usually went back to things like E.T. or Last Crusade if I felt like a Spielberg fix. But you really added to it for me! I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
I realize how lucky I was to be able to talk to you on SJU literally the day after I saw this movie for the first time. My theater plays it every summer and I've gone every single year for the last 4 years. Everytime I see it I notice something new and every time you talk about it you share something I hadn't noticed before. I'm not sure why it took until I was 33 to see this movie but it was worth the wait.
I too love Jaws. One of my favorite childhood memories was watching this for the first time with my dad. Great video and I can't wait for more.
Jaws was my Father's favorite movie. Because of that, I have grown to like more and more of the years. After my dad's death, this has now become one of my favorite movies overall..
This video is absolutely phenomenal. Well done Dan. 👏🏻
My favorite scene is the USS Indianapolis scene. I purchased Jaws years ago because it was the first movie I saw in a walk-in Cinema.
I’ve never seen jaws but I just wanted to hear Dan talk in detail about why he loves it so much since we know it’s his all time favourite film
You should watch it. It's worth it and has so much to enjoy on so many levels, many of them pointed out by Dan. It's considered a masterclass in filmmaking and with good reason.
Jaws is and has always been one of my favorite movies! You nailed it.
Love this content Dan! you made me appreciate Jaws even more than I did before.
Finally watched it as part of a drive-in double feature with Jurassic Park last night. One of my favorite movie experiences of all time.
Wow Dan. I've always enjoyed your work but this video might have just made me a fan. I'm so glad you're now free to showcase your knowledge and passion for films without restraint. You are going to do great things. Can't wait for more!
Jaws is one of my all time favorite movies. I actually saw it at the cinema back in ‘75. I was 8 years old & yes it traumatized me & that’s why it’s always held a special place in my heart. I’ve seen it more times than I can count. Great video!
As soon as "That Guy" was mentioned, I knew it had to be "A whaaaaat?" guy.
One of my all time favorites. Great story lovebthe cinematography, the setting of a mid 70's beach town. Great acting
When you started talking about the dynamics of the trio, I was like, "yeah, just like Kirk, Spock and Bones!" And of course, you mentioned them. Lovely. I absolutely agree with every single point you made. Jaws is one of the most perfect movies ever made. I've shown it to a good friend, who had never seen it before, a few years ago, and I watched her reaction to the head as well. Besides really enjoying the movie, she kinda doesn't like going for a swim now as much as she used to. 😉
I agree with all these reasons but would add: The shot where the shark enters the lagoon. The fin and the tip of the tail slide slowly into the water. Just beautifully done.
Yeah that was excellent. And with no music for that moment
So menacing, as it surreptitiously glides past all those distracted people
This was fantastic - keep more of these essay/lists coming Dan!
I grew up on Spielberg. Jaws, Indiana Jones, E.T. etc..but jaws is different. Jaws is beyond special. Jaws is perfect. And beautiful! I saw it in theaters back in 2015 and it instantly became my favorite movie theater experience. I had already seen it hundreds of times but for some reason it was just a treat! People even screamed at the Ben Gardener head reveal. Ugh! I love it so much!❤️❤️❤️
One of the rare films that are better then their source material
To each his own, but I respectively disagree. I enjoyed the details of the book as far as life on Amity. The kids karate chopping the pickets on the fence(that was touched on in the film), the prospective of the shark is explained more in the book(kind of hard to do in a film), and the affair of Mrs. Brody and Hooper as a side drama(again too much story for the film). I love the movie and the book both for different reasons, but the book wins in my opinion.
@@pauljoyner4338 Say whaaaaat. Only about 20% of the book is good. Its stuffed with filler and none of the characters are very likeable.
@@lyndoncmp5751 Lol. As I said it is just my opinion, but I enjoyed the book. The filler was fine with me. I love both of them.
@@pauljoyner4338 I reread Jaws last year and I only really liked the first part and end part.
Jaws 2 is actually a better book to me. Its enjoyable throughout.
Cheers.
@@lyndoncmp5751 I had a copy of Jaws 2 as a kid and never read it. I will have to track it down. Take care.
The "holiday roast" sequence is still my favorite scene. I'll never forget watching "Jaws" for the 1st time as a 7 year old, feeling that anxiety when the piece of the pier turns around and follows Charlie back towards the dock. "I can't get up! I can't get up!!" Still gets the heart pumping!
I'm always scrambling my feet up to the couch. so the shark won't get me.
"That's not funny. That's not funny at all."
I’m so glad you added in the “A what?” Guy. He was always my favorite accidentally funny parts of the movie. I even made him a meme that my wife and I share between each other.
My favorite movie of all time.. The 3 main characters has the best chemistry & interactions with each other
This was a really good analysis of a great film, looking forward to the next one Dan, thanks for the content 👍🏽
I enjoyed this video! Jaws is also a favorite of mine. I visited Martha’s Vineyard a few years ago and took a tour of the filming locations. It was so cool.
What Dan Loves about Jaws (the list):
1. 1:04 Cinematography
2. 2:19 The Music
3. 3:29 Subtle Storytelling
4. 5:38 Humor
5. 6:33 Quint’s First Scene
6. 7:18 Mayor Vaugh
7. 8:32 Chief Brody
8. 9:49 Ellen Brody
9. 10:35 Local Flavor
10. 11:19 The Edit
11. 13:13 The Scare
12. 13:44 The Trio
13. 15:20 Setup & Payoff
14. 17:09 The USS Indianapolis
15. 19:13 Quint’s Death
16. 19:44 The Last Line
Awesome video man Jaws (1975) is also my all time favorite movie
Props to you for the sound and mixing breakdown. You’re a cool dude, Mr. Dan.
Dan, you’re the man. Glad you have your own channel. Keep up the good work.
6:58 I appreciate how well put together the cuts were back and forth on Quint predicting his death. Had me laughing
Thanks for doing this Dan. My grandparents showed me this movie when I was growing up in the 90s. Just like you said, it pulls me in every single time I see it, and it's the only movie I've watched multiple times a year besides Rocky.
We are totally living the Jaws Dilemma: We need to open the beaches to get those 'summer dollars', but if we open them people will die from a killer shark - We need to open the economy to avoid a reccesion, but if we open it people will die from Coronavirus... You know you are watching a great movie when one or some of its themes feel relevant after 45 years... Great choice to start, Dan, and not just because it's one of my favorite films.Also, one of my favorite scenes is Chief Brody being imitated by his son... oh, and that guy. Thanx!!
I was thinking the same thing when watching .
Except that it's not a dilemma at all. The film is a users guide for what NOT to do: Don't put money over the risk of life.
@@Bad_Wolf_Media It is in a capitalist society where you get called communist for helping people and there's no other solution possible...
@Finn MacCool I'm sorry? I don't know which country you live in, but we in the US have never lived in a purely capitalist system. Ever
@Finn MacCool no, it's pretty much money over life. The same happened over the Spanish flu. You know which areas did markedly better? Those who self quarantined long enough to contain it. Those who worried about instant needs suffered mightily over the long term and was far more costly. I'm sorry but science never had a liberal bias... It's the other way around...
Great clip. Man after my own heart! I’ve seen jaws so many times I’ve lost count. Show me the way to go home is one of my favorite scenes.
Excellent job on this. I actually wrote my senior thesis in college on how the Jaws adaption from the novel to screen really moved it toward the Campbell monomyth at every major difference in the book to the script. I think you did a better job describing some of those points and love some of the great observations throughout, including how the Indianapolis scene drew the three leads together at the table. Masterfully done!
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
What's strange is that you don't mention that the movie Jaws is a rip-off of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen's play: "An Enemy of the People" (1882).
@@autodidact537 "You two do whatever you have to to make those waters safe, but those spas will be open for this weekend."
@@autodidact537 It also draws heavily from real life shark attacks that happened on the East Coast, and Quint is obviously based on Moby Dick captain Ahab. Still, inspiration doesn’t equal rip off. I think it’s called “sampling”
I'm so glad you did this! I've been waiting years to get a full blown video detailing your love for Jaws. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta go put this movie on again.
PS I would love to see this format applied to RoboCop.
jaws is a masterpiece 😊
I love the way you break down and analyse movies. I can see why you moved to your own channel now - freedom to delve into what makes a movie great.
Are we going to ignore the fact of how adorable it is that Dan was just throwing around the term "Laying Pipe" without the obvious sexual connotation? lol
To be fair, I acknowledge it soon after. But when I hear 'laying pipe,' movie exposition is what I think of first....
@@DanMurrellMovies OH MY GOD YOU TALKED TO ME. Thanks for that. It made my day. I was just being funny
I've loved everything you've been a part of.
Haha it’s also a wrestling move which is what I think of first. Any others uses out there?
@@roblovvorn8564 if it's wrestling move, I think that still counts as sexual. We need to keep looking for non-sexual uses of the phrase.
@@albericponcedeleon2696 I mean....I think it started from plumbers. Quite literally...laying pipe.
Jaws is an absolute masterpiece of a movie and your breakdown was just as masterful! Great job! 👍🏻✌🏻
20:15 As soon as you said "this guy" I knew exactly which guy you meant haha
Thanks Dan for the fresh viewpoints on this classic movie!
"Harry is famous, Ron makes faces, and Hermione does everything." I admit that I chuckled, although arguably that happens mostly in the films, in the books it's not as egregious. By the books' standards Hermione is the Hooper, Harry is the Brody, and Ron is the Quint of the trio.
I completely agree. It made me chuckle a bit as well. But I would go even further to say that it’s inarguable that the films made Hermione the competent hero because she was the screenwriter’s favorite character. He gave her a lot of Ron’s lines and personality.
@@jonasbrothersluver73 I think that point is not up for debate. It is so blatantly obvious to anyone who read the books that so much of Ron's big moments are given to Hermione. I would go as far as to say as the big chess match in the first movie is really the only time where they truly allowed Ron to shine individually.
Just watched Jaws for the first time and can really appreciate everything about his film.
The way you analyse this film really is brilliant. I'm subscribing to your channel!
Hope you revisit it sometime. It only gets better
Liked it before even watching it. We got you, Dan.
This is so Great Dan. When I was seven or eight, my parents took me to a mom and pop video rental store to get a movie. I don't know why, but the horror section was right next to the kiddie section. When I saw the cover of Jaws I had to have it. I also don't know why my parents agreed to rent it, but they did. Jaws was also the first movie I bought on DVD when those became popular. This movie also has a special place in my heart.