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. Review: This is a GREAT release of "Jaws" with the "Jaws @ 50" documentary, worth the purchase price alone! - "Buy thIs for the new documentary alone!" I suppose that my blurb is kinda old-school, and perhaps even contrived, but after watching the "Jaws @ 50" definitive documentary, created by Laurent Bouzereau, the undisputed king of feature-length movie 'making of' supplements that have graced so many physical media releases of classic and iconic films through the years, I think I just experienced one of his very best pieces, if not 'the' absolute best work of his career. Understand, that already owning and collecting numerous versions of this film on every type and size of disc imaginable in every conceivable resolution offering, I was hesitant to purchase this, but then I learned that the third disc would be a brand new documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of the film, and being a collector in every sense of the word, it was a no-brainer; I was absolutely getting this, and when I saw Mr. Bouzereau's name super-imposed at the very beginning of this, I got very excited, and knew without a doubt, that I had made the right decision. However, I was not prepared for just 'how' good this would be! There are other documentaries about the making of "Jaws," and I really appreciate them all, but here's what was missing in them, that is a 'huge' part of "Jaws @50," and that is the brutal realities and hardships of making a film, by a young Director, within an industry that can be very unforgiving, and the emotionally draining experience that this was for Steven Spielberg, simply because the odds were so against him in actually completing this film, especially when a powerful studio appears to be just one more day away from shutting your movie down. Other writings and documentaries have alluded to this fact, but "Jaws @ 50" puts the viewer through the spirit-crushing reality of this seemingly inevitable conclusion for Spielberg, but then we get to feel the powerful triumph that he experienced, when the film became a phenomenon, simply because he put aside his fears of the looming end of his career, and stayed not just aboard what appeared to be a sinking ship, but commanded it as well, either to its doom, or in this case, sailed it right into movie history, as one of the most successful and beloved films of all time. What a vindication and finally, in this documentary we get to experience this, as if we have been right there with Spielberg all along! "Faith is believing when common-sense tells you not to" - "Miracle on 34th Street" - 1947 (May I add, the year of the 'Roswell' crash) What I really loved about "Jaws @ 50" was hearing the words, demonstrating without a doubt, the immense pride and mutual respect and admiration that so many associated with "Jaws" had and have for one another, and Spielberg says it best and in the most heart-felt way imaginable, as this documentary comes to a close, in so many words, that he sincerely hoped that everyone involved in the film, especially in it's 50th iconic year, can feel his deep respect for this movie, suggesting to me anyway, that it wasn't 'him' that made "Jaws" such a great movie, but 'all' of them, made it 'great' together. Those were not his exact words, but that's what I got from what he said, which I think is the very definition of humility. I can honestly say that I got choked up, as if I had just experienced "Schindler's List" all over again. That may be a weird analogy, but I'm just being real. Putting aside all of that, "Jaws @ 50" also contains countless statements from numerous a-list filmmakers and actors, and a "Jaws" aficionado's early-Christmas present of an extensive collection, scattered throughout, of never-before-seen pre-production, production, post-production and home-movie footage. People that appreciate the Shark itself are not left out either, as this film includes interviews and footage of the efforts of many to bring back the often-misunderstood Shark population. I could go on and on about this, but I'll stop and just say for the record: Do not hesitate for one second to purchase what is admittedly, basically the same fantastic special feature-loaded Blu-Ray / 4K package release from five years ago, but the third disc, which is this new documentary, makes it worth every cent to buy it all over again! The original gorgeous one-sheet artwork that graces the slip-cover and the actual keep-case, seals the deal! Bottom-line, I loved it! Review: A great transfer - A classic film and one of the best 4K transfers yet!
| ASIN | B08F6RCC76 |
| Actors | Carl Gottlieb, Lorraine Gary, Roy Scheider |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,324 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #721 in Drama Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (12,134) |
| Item model number | BR61211207 |
| Language | English (DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1), English (Dolby Atmos), French (DTS 5.1), Spanish (DTS 5.1) |
| MPAA rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Media Format | 4K, NTSC, Subtitled |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Producers | David Brown |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Release date | October 6, 2020 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 4 minutes |
| Studio | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment |
T**B
This is a GREAT release of "Jaws" with the "Jaws @ 50" documentary, worth the purchase price alone!
"Buy thIs for the new documentary alone!" I suppose that my blurb is kinda old-school, and perhaps even contrived, but after watching the "Jaws @ 50" definitive documentary, created by Laurent Bouzereau, the undisputed king of feature-length movie 'making of' supplements that have graced so many physical media releases of classic and iconic films through the years, I think I just experienced one of his very best pieces, if not 'the' absolute best work of his career. Understand, that already owning and collecting numerous versions of this film on every type and size of disc imaginable in every conceivable resolution offering, I was hesitant to purchase this, but then I learned that the third disc would be a brand new documentary commemorating the 50th anniversary of the film, and being a collector in every sense of the word, it was a no-brainer; I was absolutely getting this, and when I saw Mr. Bouzereau's name super-imposed at the very beginning of this, I got very excited, and knew without a doubt, that I had made the right decision. However, I was not prepared for just 'how' good this would be! There are other documentaries about the making of "Jaws," and I really appreciate them all, but here's what was missing in them, that is a 'huge' part of "Jaws @50," and that is the brutal realities and hardships of making a film, by a young Director, within an industry that can be very unforgiving, and the emotionally draining experience that this was for Steven Spielberg, simply because the odds were so against him in actually completing this film, especially when a powerful studio appears to be just one more day away from shutting your movie down. Other writings and documentaries have alluded to this fact, but "Jaws @ 50" puts the viewer through the spirit-crushing reality of this seemingly inevitable conclusion for Spielberg, but then we get to feel the powerful triumph that he experienced, when the film became a phenomenon, simply because he put aside his fears of the looming end of his career, and stayed not just aboard what appeared to be a sinking ship, but commanded it as well, either to its doom, or in this case, sailed it right into movie history, as one of the most successful and beloved films of all time. What a vindication and finally, in this documentary we get to experience this, as if we have been right there with Spielberg all along! "Faith is believing when common-sense tells you not to" - "Miracle on 34th Street" - 1947 (May I add, the year of the 'Roswell' crash) What I really loved about "Jaws @ 50" was hearing the words, demonstrating without a doubt, the immense pride and mutual respect and admiration that so many associated with "Jaws" had and have for one another, and Spielberg says it best and in the most heart-felt way imaginable, as this documentary comes to a close, in so many words, that he sincerely hoped that everyone involved in the film, especially in it's 50th iconic year, can feel his deep respect for this movie, suggesting to me anyway, that it wasn't 'him' that made "Jaws" such a great movie, but 'all' of them, made it 'great' together. Those were not his exact words, but that's what I got from what he said, which I think is the very definition of humility. I can honestly say that I got choked up, as if I had just experienced "Schindler's List" all over again. That may be a weird analogy, but I'm just being real. Putting aside all of that, "Jaws @ 50" also contains countless statements from numerous a-list filmmakers and actors, and a "Jaws" aficionado's early-Christmas present of an extensive collection, scattered throughout, of never-before-seen pre-production, production, post-production and home-movie footage. People that appreciate the Shark itself are not left out either, as this film includes interviews and footage of the efforts of many to bring back the often-misunderstood Shark population. I could go on and on about this, but I'll stop and just say for the record: Do not hesitate for one second to purchase what is admittedly, basically the same fantastic special feature-loaded Blu-Ray / 4K package release from five years ago, but the third disc, which is this new documentary, makes it worth every cent to buy it all over again! The original gorgeous one-sheet artwork that graces the slip-cover and the actual keep-case, seals the deal! Bottom-line, I loved it!
C**,
A great transfer
A classic film and one of the best 4K transfers yet!
B**L
Awsome
Greatest Movie ever made, Spielberg at his finest. Everyone should own two copies.....
M**L
One of my favorite movies
I love the Jaws movie. I had a hard time finding the original Jaws in the store. I watched it as soon as I received it. It played perfect and it had some extra clips after the movie ended if you choose to view them. I already had the rest of the Jaws series. I will be watching it many times again. I'm happy!
C**N
JAWSOME
Love this movie!!
J**R
Bruce Looks Even Bigger!
Jaws and I go way back. I first saw it when the film came outs in the ‘70s and I’ve always enjoyed its epic-ness. Now, the 50th anniversary dvd (can I really be that old?) has come out and it’s like seeing it for the first time - only better. This restored version has incredible sound and the visuals are stunning! The picture clarity is so crisp and the colors are vibrant. Listen for the bubble gurgling sounds at the beginning of the film. Never knew it was there. Can’t wait to see all the included docs and making of features. Truly the best big fish story ever filmed! Oh, and for the unknowing, Bruce was what they named the mechanical shark.
R**A
Not noticeably improved by 4k
Jaws I is my favorite "go to" movie when life stresses me out. So when I finally upgraded my TV & blu ray player to 4k, of course I had to upgrade Jaws, too. It didn't make much difference. It looks a bit better than my old DVD edition. But I learned that I don't need to replace all of my older movies. My blu ray movies got a little boost from the new TV & player. But the CGI in Avatar is AMAZING!! I'm on the fence about upgrading Peter Jackson's Kong. So, bottom line is if the movie is 10 or more years old, stick with DVD and save a little money.
C**A
For ever a great movie.
Back in the 70's ,Jaws really scared me ,but I never purchase on vhs or dvd.I have to refresh the movie and the moment when I see it on the theater.And after soo many years is the same great movie that i watched when I was young.Is good to have it and keep in my collection.
J**E
I enjoy the Jaws movies . It’s still a good show after all these years . I know it’s cheesy now but it sure scared me when it came out years ago ..
P**S
great service great film thank you. the film came early thank you.
S**N
Très belle remasterisation de ce film classique : l'image est excellente : luminosité, couleurs, contrastes. Que ce soit dans le fond ou dans la forme ce BR est un pur bonheur pour les amateurs du genre A se procurer d'urgence
A**L
Love this movie
E**Z
Me encantan las películas de tiburones. Este clásico es una joya del cine de terror.
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