Jaws | USS Indianapolis Speech Analyzed & Reviewed
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- Review and analysis of Robert Shaw's brilliant USS Indianapolis speech from the Steven Spielberg's 1975 film 'Jaws'
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"I'll never put on a life jacket again." that is the most heartbreaking look into the characters psyche. It still gives me chills.
And interestingly, after Quint burns out the Orca's engine and the ship is clearly slowly sinking, he throws the Chief and Hooper life jackets. But none for him.
Fantastically well stated
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@@teddelguercio2173 qq
Same!!!! Sharks came crusin!
Dreyfuss wasn't acting, he has said that the look on his face during the monologue was genuine because he was so in awe at the story
Shaw was also quite drunk. He said he couldn't do that dark monolog sober.
@@castlekingside76 they shot the scene when he was hammered and when he was sober, used shots from both
Anyway, he delivered the monologue.
Dreyfuss admired him and his acting talent and he deeply missed him after Shaws untimely death,despite the fact that Robert " tortured" him on the set.
Bully rich boy
"..anyway, we delivered the bomb."
Well said, 'the topper'. It's almost Godlike, "oh, the follies of man and history", brilliant and written/improvised by Robert Shaw on the day. Nice, PB and menckenC.
bullshit. shaw did his job. nice!
The Hiroshima Bomb.
It’s the perfect scene. Flawless acting, dialogue, cinematography, lighting, editing, and music all come together.
After hearing Quint (Robert Shaw)'s speech, it makes it more tragic when he dies at the Jaws of the shark. The nightmare of that doom he thought he'd escaped, had finally caught up to him.
Always hated that scene. In my opinion if anyone should've died out of the three, it should've been Dreyfuss' character.
@@QueenFan12 Hooper and Quint both die in the book.
If I had survived the Indianapolis, I would NEVER had gotten back into the ocean. In fact, I would have moved to the highest point in the highest mountain range I could find.
@@thatguy22441 I have to hand it to you. that is thee bast way to avoid shark attacks. Unless, there were...land sharks!
Or see the Sharknado movies and you will learn that there is no escape.
"Sometimes, the shark'd go away. Sometimes, he wouldn't go away." This line is a prime example of why this scene is ingenious. The way Shaw delivers it, with a dread tone and a remaining speck of fear really conveys the humanity of Quint's character and it also makes you think on the implications of what he said (or, better put, what happens when a shark doesn't "go away"), perfectly creating a focus on both the acting and the mental image the storyteller is delivering. It's also in this particular line that the music cues in, making an already molded imagination all the more dreadful.
Absolutely. Specifically, the way he "sometimes, he wouldn't go away." The slight inflection in his voice on the word "wouldn't" makes all the difference in the world. Every single thing in this scene is perfection, down to the inflection of a single word. Thanks for the view and comment!
I just showed this scene today in Drama class for analysis and that stood out once again to me. Exactly! "Sometimes they WOULDN'T go away...' delivered so poignantly by Shaw and dripping with implication of what happens when they don't go away.
the economy of his rewrite gave him the space he needed to colour every line and expression perfectly. And he underplays it beautifully, just like someone would repressing trauma, adding graveyard smirks and hammering the 'doll's eyes' metaphor.
This is a different kind of monologue that Quint's character is based on, because Ahab is truly insane and grandiose, Quint is just damaged, and, at that point, and hasn't gone full Ahab yet... ruclips.net/video/ArFd_2-z9Io/видео.html
Watch Shaw as he tells the story. One very powerful yet subtle acting technique that not a lot of people pick up on but it makes Robert riveting to watch. He never blinks during the whole scene.
Franco Zefferelli used the same trick for Jesus of Nazareth. The younger actors portraying Jesus blink a handful of times TOTAL, and the adult (Robert Powell) blinks only ONCE.
@@mariabrady4031 It is taught in acting school. Not so much a trick as it is a technique to appear strong. Want to look strong acting? Don't blink. Michael Cain teaches it in an on line class
@@mariabrady4031 Bingo! I was flashing on exactly that as I looked down to see the comments, half-wondering if anyone would cite Robert Powell. I think Zeferelli said something like he coached him to do tjhat to give his character an "otherworldly" (maybe not his word) feel or some such. Make him seem more pure, honest, etc. In any case, my favorite portrayl of Jesus and imo the best Jesus movie out there!
How did Robert Shaw NOT win a Best Supporting Actor for this role??
I think he did win the respect from the survivors.
You have to ask? lol open the door, smell the coffee etc.
Because the Academy has lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll’s eyes.....
No actor in the film was even nominated
@@12345....... One of the worst injustices ever in the history of the Academy Awards.
Excellent review of my favorite scene. I had the pleasure of meeting Charles Taywater, an actual survivor of the USS Indianapolis, who also gave me a signed autograph of the ship. Taywater said that it sounded like Shaw had actually been there.
Praise indeed.
"I'll never put on a life jacket again chief."
Jaws is one of my favorite movies, and this is one of my all time favorite scenes.
Quint & captain Ahab have a great deal in common.
+Darrell Eblen Those two characters do indeed have a great deal in common. Peter Benchley obviously used Ahab as inspiration for Quint and Robert Shaw nailed his performance. Thanks for your comment and for checking out my video!
You're welcome.
In the Jaws novel by Peter Benchley, Quint dies similar way to Ahab. His foot got caught on a harpoon rope and the shark drags him under, drowning him.
And a great film, not just a great horror film.
This is easily one of the best monologues in cinema history, and the fact the still hasn't won any awards for it, says a lot about the awards systems.
I couldn't agree with you more. Kinda like when the rock n roll hall of fame totally overlooks mega talented rockers to honor people who don't even play rock music to further their own agendas..what crap
They don't give away awards for monologues. 🙄🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
@@wadewilson8011my favourite movie didn’t win an award wa wa wah. That’s all I hear.
@@MiningForPieswah, wah , wah what did YOU expect to win? Please enlighten us mere mortals with your superior intellect.
@@karynminer348 what a stupid response.
You basically said “I know you are but what am I?
Grow up dude.
I just used this clip in my 11th grade U.S. history class this week while introducing the real/actual story of what happened to the Indianapolis, her crew and her captain both immediately after and then 18 years later. It's quite a story and this clip is a good way to introduce it.
My great uncle was a surviving member of the Indianapolis! I still have his hunting rifle in my safe. He NEVER talked about it. But God did it effect him beyond belief!
What was your great uncle’s name?
Awesome
Quint's monologue has to be one of the greatest movie monologues of all time. And Dreyfus has said in interviews that he was not acting in this scene. He said he didn't have to because Robert Shaw was so mesmerizing that he didn't have to act. It just came across onscreen.
I love the spoiler alert on 40 year old movie
People will complain if I didn't put it, so I always feel it's better to be safe than sorry.
Ryan Martian Really? Political correctness is that invasive?
You never know. Plus, there are kids just now getting into film who haven't seen Jaws yet. I'd hate to ruin it for them.
Huh? Its politically correct to post a spoiler alert?? That's just a courtesy. But I guess political correctness is that invasive, because you are interjecting somewhere, where it entirely doesn't belong.
It ain’t no good if it’s spoiled!!
I think this is the most memorable scene I have in my life. It feels cozy like a campfire ghost story. At the same time chilling. It's like it's part of me. I love it. And you have explained it in a way I've never thought of before.
For me being 8 years old at the time watching Jaws in the theater Robert Shaw made quite an impression. I think he made a big impression on everybody in the theater. He made you feel like it was him against the shark and when his character died I remember i was upset and emotional because i didn't want him to die. He was such a character that you wanted to be on his side, especially after the Indianapolis speech. But he also made you realize that Quint was not the likeable type , that he was actually just a man hell-bent on killing the shark at any cost. He was perfect as Quint, I can't think of anybody else who had the presence and ability to play that character like he did
Excellent review. Shaw was perfection. He gave us one of the screen's most riveting moments in this speech. I don't know if it is the best work of his career, but it shows all of his skill and love for his craft.
A great breakdown. Jaws is my all-time favorite film, and this, Raiders, ET and, strangely enough, Gremlins, turned me into a Spielberg buff at the age of 14, just when my film-fanaticism was getting underway.
I’d absolutely love to speak with him about the various film choices he’s made over the years, such as this one. He’s never been a point-and-click director, and his talent for meaningfully placing people and objects in a scene ranks, in my opinion, with the best in film history.
Well stated. A few weeks ago I saw the film about the USS Indianapolis. As soon as it was finished I posted about the film. Biggest part of my review was how I felt more emotional and "saw" more by listening to what and how Quint described it. Jaws is a movie I feel is timeless and I never get tired of watching. Rare.
“I’ll never put on a life jacket again” - the most riveting line of the monologue, in my opinion.
This movie, this monologue in particular....its everything that's missing from motion pictures today. Aside from the robotic shark, this was not a special effects movie. Just a great script read by talented actors. Almost 50 years later, it's still a thrilling movie
Exactly 💯🩵🔥
This was a great analysis. Well done. One of my favorite, subtle moments of brilliance in the scene is from Shaw, right after "...rip ya to pieces," during the extended cut to a petrified, speechless Scheider standing in the dark. Shaw is still in the middle of his epic, heavy monologue, and he... probably just instinctively, knows that, despite the visual cut to Scheider, he needs to maintain his presence in the scene, beyond just the monologue. For it to hit as hard as was necessary, he needed to keep the focus from going almost completely to the visual of Scheider. How does he do it?
Again... Shaw was beyond brilliant. So, this was likely just an instinctive move. The simple, easy, ***knock knock knock knock*** on the table. Maintaining his presence, & eventually bringing the total focus back to him. So simple. Almost an afterthought. But, crucial & absolute brilliance. Things like this are why Robert Shaw was Robert Shaw.
Shaw was certainly one of a kind and I don't think he gets the credit he truly deserves. Not only for this film, but for his entire acting resume. He hits all the acting beats in this scene without overdoing it: vocally, visually and with his subtle actions (knocking on the table like you said) as well. Even though they took many takes of this monologue, nothing feels forced or disingenuous at all. Thanks for the comment and the view!
I love this scene too - and love talking about it. I think it's a top ten classic scene in cinema history. I would like to point out that the story told by quint is not the kind told to grand-children gathered around their sweet old pappy as you described. No, it's more like a story you'd expect to hear in a smokey VFW bar while listening to veterans describe the grim realities of war as they self-medicate with bourbon and beer. This is the kind of story that gives children nightmares.
Also, this tall tale of Shaw being uselessly plastered for the shoot has grown in exaggeration over the decades. Richard Dreyfus said in an interview after Shaw's death that Spielberg used clips from both the sober and "drunken" takes of Shaw's delivery in the final edit. I've studied this scene countless times over the years trying to spot the scenes where Spielberg used Shaw's "inebriated" version and I'm sure I've narrowed it down to at least this one cut after Shaw's opening lines of uncut script, we then get a quick expressionless shot of Brody (that is clearly an edit), then we turn back to see Quint at a different camera angle delivering the lines:
[Cut] "You know by the end of that first dawn, ...lost a hundred men. I don’t know how many sharks there were, maybe a thousand. I know how many men - they averaged six an hour." [Cut]
Shaw starts by rapping his knuckles on the table, and when he speaks his vocal range breaks into an unexpected and significantly higher register as his first few words run together. In the context of the entire scene it appears natural as we are so caught up in Shaw's performance, but watch it closely on its own and you can see it's not from the same shoot. I think Spielberg used that clip because it's more visceral and abruptly changes the emotional tempo in the story telling - it was a very helpful piece weaved into the final scene. It also makes sense that he would draw from both shoots for best effect. They were supposed to be at least marginally plastered in this scene anyway, so it makes sense that Spielberg liked the idea of letting Shaw do a take under the influence. Shaw's performance was epic and I would pay folding money to see both original shoots before editing. Still, enjoyed your take on it. Good job!
+RC Jones Thanks for the feedback! As far as my metaphor for Quint telling a story to his grandkids, I was merely trying to use it to explain how Brody and Hooper react and are completely enamored with his terrifying story; this is absolutely not a story for little kids but they certainly react like children! I myself have heard mixed stories about Shaw's drinking problem but it was certainly something that affected his and Dreyfuss' onset relationship (in some ways good, some bad). Spielberg does use some very clever edits and it's almost impossible to know what exactly occurred. I'm glad you enjoyed my take and thanks again for the feedback!
People make fun of the fact that Shaw tried it drunk the first time. I think it was genius. Because even though he went off script and they couldn't use much of it. I dont think Shaw gets to where he ended up without doing it drunk first. The feeling was still there from the night before raw emotions and expressions not censored as they would be otherwise. The best actor ever and the best monologue ever.
I believe you are correct about the scenes being shot at different times. One clue is the clothing, it is never the same. Note the shirt collar on Shaw's shirt, it is folded over and down throughout the entire scene, except the short scene you pointed out, the collar is splayed out , then in the next scene it returns to folded over and down. Obviously this short scene was spliced in. Good call..
The genius of the film was watching Quint operate up to this point and having the audience wonder: "why the Hell is he obsessed with sharks?"
One of the most chilling moments comes just after the Herbie Robinson part, where Brody looks sideways at Hooper, and Hooper returns the look. So clever. All three actors are brilliant here.
You failed to mention the most profound part of this entire movie sequence. It's when Hooper said "You were on the Indianapolis?", those 5 words are intoxicating. You vaguely mention, "When he (Hooper) realizes he (Quint) was on the USS Indianapolis"....but it was Hooper's exact 5 words that change the entire speech into something we really need to listen to. It took the audience by storm and had them gripping their movie theatre arm-rests during this unforgettable scene.
EXACTLY! Hooper knows. I’ve did that with an Okinawa survivor.
@@ILOVEGIRLS728 awesome. that survivor knew
The shark in Jaws reminds me of Zuckerberg. It's the eyes.
Zucker = sugar
Berg = mountain
Sugarmountain = facebook
(voluntary census)
Yes. Agreed...
Fortunately Bruce didn't have zucks lid. Would have killed the fear factor. 😄😅
Which one of the multitude of mechanical sharks are you referring too.
😂😂
Definitely my favorite scene in the movie. I like this movie immensely, and this scene is the most chilling of the entire movie.
this is my favorite piece of acting on film. shaw is perfect and the framing of it is great. i saw this in a movie theatre when i was young and it's the quietest i've ever experienced in that situation.
this also led to my interest in the sinking of the ship. someone on here mentioned the movie which is free on amazon prime. - uss indianapolis- the legacy. it is worth watching.
I kept this movie on constantly while painting a decorating my entire house. 3-4 months. I know every line. This monologue is mesmerizing. Also showed me what a remarkable actor Mr. Shaw was. Love the movie. Perfectly casted.
I was terrified of showering too!! I didn't think anyone else would have felt that - I feel way less fucked up now.
For the record, I watched Jaws after a 24 year phobia two nights ago and now it's on repeat
They just found her! They found the wreck of the Indianapolis!!!
I just read the article. Very exciting news!
I saw Jaws with everyone else in 1975 (when I was 21) -- there's were lines around the block to see it. Before then I had LOVED to go swimming in the ocean as a kid. I've never been in the ocean since.
GetMeThere1 Lol, my dad took me. I was 7🤣 Sometimes I’d get scared in a swimming pool after that. Even in my teens & 20’s I’d feel skittish in a big pond or lake!
I was in the Navy in Norfolk in 1975 and saw the film. In Virginia Beach that summer, there was no one in the water, not one person.
I love the way Shaw grabs Dreyfuss' arm.
It's a genuine moment of... Almost a father and son moment.
It's acting that can never be described with words.
It's a small thing, but it's always struck me whenever I watch Jaws, for all the shit Quint gives Hooper, he does still let him drive the boat. Quint likes to talk, but he knows what's what, and he knows Hooper is a seaman and the Chief is not. So he trusts Hooper with what his likely his most valued possession on earth, the Orca. I think that was the beginning of the bond between Quint and Hooper.
Hooper drives the boat Chief ...!!
He also directs the comment toward Hooper rather than the Chief because he knows it is Hooper who will understand the reference.
This was very articulate and well thought out, you've earned a new subscriber. You should make more of these.
Thanks James! I do intend to make some more in the future. I have some ideas. Just need to find the time. Thanks for the sub!
The screen writers got the date wrong. The USS Indianapolis was sunk by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine on July 29,1945. Not June 29. According to the accounts of numerous survivors the actual local time of the sinking in the southwest Philippine Sea was just past midnight on the morning of July 30, but official naval records are adjusted to the date in the United States which was several hours earlier than in the western Pacific.
Thank you! Good to see another person who knows the history of that sad event.
Good analysis I think it should be added that as quint finished his monologue the sound of whales bellowing in the distance can be heard giving the impression that the lost souls of the Indianapolis are ghosts around them
Stumbled across this analysis as I was thinking of Veteran's Day approaching and saw something about the USS Indianapolis which reminded me of this great scene which I first saw in theater shortly after it had been released when I was fifteen years old, with three of my subsequent favorite actors. Thank you for your many insightful comments.
just a brilliant scene and one i revisit often. Shaws delivery is perfect, with the dialog "you know by the end of that first dawn . . lost a hundred men . . ." i always thought for the first and only time Quint shows a bit of vulnerability and even fear as heard in his voice almost seems to choke up a bit then quickly gets it under control and continues the story. Just brilliant on so many levels from the actors to directors and everyone in between.
I always said, that the eerie music is what made this scene even better!!
My favorite scene ever!!! Brings realism to the plot of the story. His delivery is very genuine to the point out of every movie I have seen this one to me is the best
The way he drags his words. Also when he says a “sharks eyes” and almost says black but then says “lifeless eyes, like a dolls eyes” then says black eyes roll over white. The guy was a master
Here's to swimmin with bowlegged women!!!!
Favorite scene in the movie. Great job.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. There are so many great scenes in this film but I would have to say this is my favorite as well.
Thanks for the analysis of one of the greatest moments in film history.
My pleasure. Thanks for the view and comment!
You broke it down well!
Robert Shaw's portrayal of a survivor of the USS Indianapolis is so believable, I actually thought it was put in the movie as it actually happened to him! then I googled it and realized it was just awesome acting🤩
One of my favorite scenes, explained brilliantly,
Thank you so much!
Shaw was drinking for this scene and he pulled it off effortlessly.He actually showed emotion as if he was there and remembered every detail .It must’ve stuck with every one of Indianapolis’ survivors just like it did with quint
I was 7 when my family went to see "Jaws". I was born and raised in Tampa. That movie and the story of the USS Indianapolis are the reasons I never once considered joining the Navy. God bless the brave men and women who do. If my tank was ever hit and I had to jump out I didn't have to worry about being eaten by a shark. Cheers from America.
Truly, IMO one of the best scenes ever made in a movie. You repeated the date in the monologue June 29, 1945, which apparently is a mistake. It actually sunk from all accounts, just after midnight on July 30, 1945.
EXACTLY. Thank you for knowing this sad history.
It's a great performance and the blocking of the scene is genius. I teach film at a college in Illinois. I always show students what a reaction shot is and how it is the most POWERFUL shot in a scene. Thanks for the video!
That was excellent. Thank you. The nuances of that scene from all the characters, lighting, and camerawork are brilliant. Nice job highlighting them.
+John Funaro Thank you! I truly appreciate the positive feedback. It certainly helps that I've watched this film countless times and was able to pick up all the little things over the years.
Your analysis & review of this classic & revierred piece of cinema is so eloquent...captures the essence of this cinematic masterpiece beautifully...kudos man...👌🏻👍🏻
Fantastic, detailed video you have made. I would like to add that Brody has a fear of the sea and not sharks. Also Dreyfuss was in awe of Robert Shaw even though they clashed. In later interview Dreyfuss confesses his admiration of Shaw.
This speech shows the amazing late Robert Shaw's talent as a actor. We all knew he was a alcoholic. Kind and easy going when sober. Mean as cat dirt while drunk.
This shit was filmed while sober. At Shaws request.
It still gets me that he says his speech in such depth and full gusto. You'd think Shaw was on the USS Indianapolis.
She does such an amazing job and a powerful delivery.
RIP Robert Shaw. .
Your talent is much missed.
I really enjoyed this...thank you for making and sharing this.
Thanks! I enjoyed your analysis. It's one of my favorite scenes in all of American cinema and it was nice hearing your take on it.
It's one of my favorite scenes in all of cinema. It really is a masterpiece. One of my buddies had never seen the movie until I showed him the monolog the other day.
I was ready to rip you apart because I thought you were going to rip the scene apart because of the many inaccuracies in Quints story. However I was pleasantly surprised at the high praise you gave the scene. Robert Shaw was a powerful actor and this was my favorite scene to one of my all time favorite movies. Thank you for this video.
Rick Boone My pleasure! Thank you for the kind words and the view!
Ryan Martian c
What are the many inaccuracies
J leezy Pd There’s is none.
Rick Boone There are no inaccuracies in Quints story. Quint got everything right. The right date, how many men went in the water and 316 men came out. You’re full of shit.
Well researched, thoughtful and engaging analysis Ryan...surely one of the most memorable scenes in the history of cinema.
So glad I stumbled upon this. This has always been and will always be my favorite movie. I could watch it every day and not get sick of it. The way you broke this down explains exactly why. Thank you! Funny enough, my parents brought me as an infant to see this in an outdoor theater in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. So technically, it was my first movie. Interesting that it turned out to be my favorite.
Thank Ann! I'm glad you enjoyed my analysis. I hope Jaws didn't scare you too much as an infant (if you even remember!) I also appreciate the subscription.
I really enjoyed this analysis. The whole scene is super-effective, and the contrast with the comic scene right before reminds us not to relax too much. One part that gives me intense chills is the look bwtween Brody and Hooper at a particularly harrowing revelation from Quint (I think it's the bottomless body bobbing up). You feel everything all three of the characters are feeling.
Excellent analysis. Thank you....and Merry Christmas, 2019.
Wow. After all these years and the 20 times I've watched this movie, I never even realized there was background music during this scene. Indeed I was so entranced with Shaw's performance that I couldn't even hear it. Oh, by the way, that scar on Brodie's stomach is not appendix.It's a knife scar from the incident that made him leave New York for Amity.
Remarkable scene! Thanks for correcting me on Shaw’s scene sobriety; I had been under the impression he was actually drunk during the shoot.
Shaw was intoxicated for the first take of this scene. He felt that if the characters were inebriated he would take a shot at doing it drunk as well. He asked and got permission from Spielberg. He began and it was going ok but then he started bringing personal things from his own life into the monologue. The cameraman ran out of film and they just waited til Shaw realized he was rambling. The crew took him home. The next day Shaw called Spielberg and asked if he was going to be allowed to do it again and was it embarrassing. Spielberg said everything was fine and Shaw could try again. Shaw did it in one or 2 takes. I think a bit of the night befores take was used too. Shaw's instincts in my opinion were correct and that's why the scene works. When you drink you dont edit what you are saying and things repressed come out. Horrible incident that would have been difficult to express sober comes out from someone intoxicated. The night before was probably fresh in his mind.
This video gets it wrong about who wrote what. Sackler wrote a screenplay for "Jaws" when Spielberg rejected Benchley's version and didnt want any screen credit. Sackler included "The Indianapolis Story", but it was very long. Spielberg had other screenwriters take a whack at it to shorten it. Carl Gottlieb says Shaw edited it down and and performed it at dinner for them. Spielberg says John Millius dictated it over the phone. Gottlieb says not so. Gottlieb has a video on RUclips where he really goes into detail about it and I believe him.
Great analysis - one of the best scenes ever shot. Shaw played the salty dog sailor to perfection.
i finally saw Jaws in theaters last night, the theaters near me here in Ontario Canada are doing classic movies now that they are open again, love this movie! this movie is the type that need to be see on the big screen
One unique factor to this monologue is from people who watch this scene for the first time. It’s like they have the same reaction as Brody and Hooper. They even ask the one question to this scene, “is that true”, imagine looking up the story. I’ve seen some documentaries about the USS Indianapolis, even read a few books about it too. I’ll have to give a list of what I’ve read and watched some day.
I really enjoyed your analysis, great stuff man. Subbed/liked.
Hello Ryan, I really enjoyed your analysis and I feel a bond with you because I too have been in love with the movie Jaws since I first saw it when it came out in 1975. Jaws is the only movie my father ever took me to see at a movie theater and the experience of seeing it for the first time at the movie theater is unforgettable for me. I can remember that there was total silence inside the movie theater while Robert Shaw gave his performance. I was so captivated by it that I felt as if I was sitting next to him listening to his every word. The mark of a good actor is one who projects. In the part where Scheider tells Quint, "you're gonna need a bigger boat" the intensity and focus in Shaw's eyes when he first sees the shark reminds me of Karl Malden in the classic Western One Eyed Jacks when he sees in the distance Marlon Brando approaching him on horseback. Great acting from two great actors. Thanks again.
+Al Vargas It's amazing the great memories we associate with films! I was never lucky enough to see this in the theater (mostly because I wasn't born when it came out). I can only imagine the audience's reaction in a theater to his monologue. Thanks for the comment and view!
Ryan, I can only tell you that after Jaws came out, people were scared to take showers. No kidding! Sharkmania was at an all time high. If you went to any magazine rack, there were no fewer than ten publications featuring sharks. I went and saw the movie no less than six times the year it came out every time taking a different childhood buddy of mine. The atmosphere during my initial viewing of the movie was intense. When the head popped out of the boat, the whole theater screamed in unison. I've never enjoyed a movie at a theater like I did with Jaws ever since. I can remember sitting inside the darkened theater but my mind put me on the Orca with Quint, Hooper and the Chief. BTW, I'm a Navy veteran who served four years (1982-'86) aboard the USS Stein FF-1065 and did two tours of the Western Pacific. If you stop to think about it, Jaws is still very relevant today. In fact, the population of sharks off the coast of the northern eastern seaboard has increased and so has the incidents of human shark encounters. In my opinion, it was Robert Shaw who was the strongest character in the movie. For your analysis you might want to think of the three literally themes that were taking place in Jaws: Man against nature. Man against beast. Man against man (Hooper vs. Quint). Jaws brings to mind Moby Dick. Thanks again.
This scene is cinematic magic. It all works. Words, music etc
"Show me the way to go home. I'm tired and I want to go to bed. I had a little drink about an hour ago and I got right to my head. Wherever I May roam, on land, or sea, or phone... You can always hear me singing this song, Show me the way to go home!!!" {Quint, Matt Hooper, and Martin Brody singing right after that scene}
This was an awesome and wonderful clarification of how to make a movie. You have such a sad situation with the story of the *Indianapolis* and then you just have the *Characters* release the nervous energy by *BUSTING* out into a song... This was an absolutely *Brilliant* and almost *Documentary* type of acting as if *Quint* had really *BEEN* there!!!! ~ JonseyG 👲💖 #RIPRoyScheider #RIPRobertShaw
I first saw this at the theater in 1975 when it was released. all over the country people waited in line for hours to see it.
in my opinion I think it's the movie that actually had the most impact on the world and created the first REAL knowledge about Sharks.
reports all over the U.S. was that NO ONE was going back in the water and me included and we lived not too far from the ocean.
so rivers and lakes were it. I don't know how many times I've seen it but since 1975, in 41 years I'll bet it's at least 50. S. Florida played it almost every week for at least a couple years and of course I have the original DVD that was released in 2000.
so it's DEF over 50. and the story about the USS Indianapolis was pretty much the truth. maybe not all but pretty much.
The monologue is EPIC. Best one I've ever seen. better than " A few Good Men" which was great too.
one of the funniest lines is " Stop playin' with yourself Hooper" ~ Quint ( solitaire ) Jaws is a really good movie. so which was the most feared ? Jaws or the Exorcist ?? Probably Jaws. it was more likely, Carnal, hit's right to the core of humanity to be eaten alive
'by a massive creature you didn't see right up to the last second then they come in and rip you to pieces
Very insightful stuff there! I enjoyed reading about how much this film affected you and the rest of the world when it first came out (and the years since). Personally, The Exorcist might be my most feared film. Jaws is certainly scary, but I've watched it so many times I've become a bit desensitized to it. I hope you enjoyed my video and thanks for leaving a comment!
I don't know if it still is but the exorcist was the top most scary movie of all time.
that's a fucking freakshow for sure. I've only seen it couple time. that was enough for me.
@Joe Roscoe benchley did a lot of unintentional damage to sharks, but not nearly as devastating as what Linda Blair did to pea soup sales. 😅😅
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Film analysis without the pretentious crap, bloody good job mate. One of my favourite scenes.
MONOLOGUE IN JAWS
Thanks for a good narrative description of this classic scene. Despite the presence of other actors, Robert Shaw's monologue was in fact a soliloquy. It is a masterpiece of screenwriting, with Shaw himself fine tuning the final version of the script. Though Scheider is the film's central character, such is Shaw's charisma that neither Scheider nor any other character in the film can help being upstaged by the veteran British actor.
Shaw begins by conversing with Scheider's character but by mid-way through his description of the methodical slaughter of hundreds of fellow sailors by sharks as they awaited rescue, Shaw is talking to himself, reconstructing the scene that would reshape his life.
Most of the scene was shot in close-up of Shaw, and in both facial expression and spoken voice, Shaw wisely underplays the role. The intimacy of the camera would have made grimacing and overwrought vocalizing seem melodramatic. Instead, Shaw employs the time-honored actor's device of lowering his voice as he recounts the most savage aspects of the attack. He drives home his personal trauma in one chilling line, “I’ll never wear a life jacket again.”
And thus over eight minutes Robert Shaw instills in the viewer more than any other component of the film the horrific nature of his adversary. He frames mankind's relationship with the shark as an existential struggle where only one can survive, and the odds are in the shark's favor. Shaw brings to the front of our mind the deepest human dread: being devoured while still alive.
Shaw's spoken words embed in our subconscious this creature's representation of our deepest fears more effectively than Spielberg's portrayal of the shark itself in the action scenes. In fact, the appearance of the shark is somewhat of a distraction. Shaw's description, and the sounds of his boat being dismantled by an unseen demon, might have been dramatically more effective on their own than the on-screen appearance of the not very convincing model of the shark.
Our Mission had been so secret no distress signal had been sent (manic grin slowly coming up while he said this) I get goose bumps every time.
Great clip from a superb classic movie with great "real guy" style actors you don't see the likes of nowadays. Me and my brother in law are jaws addicts... and watch this movie anytime it's on. Usually 3 times in summer.. and a few more time all year.... always finding new details
Great analysis. I especially like your pointing out the music. I guess it's a compliment in some weird way that I was never really even aware of it. I also wonder if there's something to the fact that Quint "addresses" his speech to Brody, even saying "Chief" repeatedly, not even looking at Hooper (Of course, Brody DID ask "what happened?"!) Here is a much-liked comment I wrote about 5 months ago on a channel showing this scene. I don't think it's especially profound, but it struck a nerve with many, so I figure it might find some interest here as well. Thanks! --"I love how Quint grabs Hooper's arm after Hooper's lighthearted "Mother tattoo" joke is made. It's like Quint is communicating: Dude, I know we were making all kinds of silly jokes literally seconds ago, and you may feel bad about making that last one when you hear what the tattoo REALLY said, but it's all good, I won't hold it against you. And yes, I DO know that you will INSTANTLY know the significance when I say "The U.S. Indianapolis." Prepare to hear a riveting tale, my friend." Anyhow, I think that brilliant little arm grab by Shaw/Quint communicates all of that."
Your shower head comment in the beginning was funny. When Jaws came out in '75, I was 7 years old, had seen all the trailers on TV, and wanted to go see it very badly. However my Mom and Dad wouldn't take me. Instead, My father and older brother went to see it, and I got stuck going to see Benji with my Mother and sister at the theater next door at the same time, yup, BENJI!!! (still rolling my eyes 45 years later) However, when both movies let out, both dad and brother went on to say how great it was, scary etc, and when we got home, I remember having to go to the bathroom, and just before I went in, my father said, "Make sure a shark doesn't come up through the toilet and get you!" I never forgot that because as ridiculous as that sounded, even to a 7 year old, I still got a little nervous pissing in that toilet that night. And to this day (and I know I'm not alone on this one) I could be in swimming pool at night, and still get a little nervous thinking about what's under the water beneath me that I can't see.
Excellent analysis and this is one of the great scenes in movie history. Speilberg's direction and editing was perfect.
Fantastic. Shared onto Facebook, hope that's ok. Jaws has figured in my life similarly to as in yours it sounds! Great breakdown.
Of course it's okay! Thank for the kind words; I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great insightful and specific vid, man! thanks
Thank you so much for the compliment and view! I'm glad you enjoyed my analysis.
Great monologue and great analysis. I think this is one of the greatest monologues in the history of cinema. And here you can see the parallels between Jaws and Moby Dick. Very similar story: A human being who was hurt and / or traumatised by an (marine) animal, and now hunting it or its kind for revenge, till the bitter end. And putting other humans in danger for his selfish cause. It doesn't even matter if the animal survives or not. The animal is actually innocent: It just does animal things, acting purely instinctively, without morals, without an agenda, without self reflection. The human, on the other hand, projects typically human flaws & vices on the animal, even up to the point of thinking it's the "devil" or "his arch-enemy": He is consumed by his hatred, which leads to his ultimate demise. And not only his: In Moby Dick, the entire ship sinks after its final battle with the whale, killing almost the entire crew (I think almost 100 ppl) except one. In Jaws, the boat sinks, too, and the movie leaves it open if the others survive or not (it is implied they do). Yet they almost got killed, because Shaw became more & more obsessed, and even destroyed their com device: He wanted to kill the shark then & there, all by himself, without any external help.
Such stories are an allegory for human pride, selfishness, fanaticism, stupidity. In spite we consider ourselves more intelligent than animals, sometimes we are & act plain stupid.
Brodie's scar isn't from having his appendix removed, it was from being shot when he was a cop in New York, that's why (in the book) he and his family moved to the island. (If I remember correctly). Also, when quint mentioned thinking they were being shot at in the water when they were actually shooting at the sharks is exactly what happened to my grandfather in during WW2, the vessel was named H.M.S. Voltaire, there's a fantastic book about it called Sailors in cages by 1 of my grandfathers shipmates, Roger V. Coward.
This is one of the best parts of this movie. He nailed this speech 100% spot on. There's a video on here of a survivor of Indianapolis. The man pretty much tells the same story.
intresting look at who is in frame when and when the music starts etc rather than just the words and shaw. good work
"What we didn't know, was that our bomb mission was so secret, no distress signal was sendt"
In reality, 3 SOS signals were sendt out, but the went down so fast, and those that did pick it up didn't follow it up more closely.
4 days later, only 316 Indianapolis crew members were alive, out of a crew of 1196.
What else the writers of this monologue didn't know was the DATE of the Indy's sinking. Hint: It didn't happen in JUNE as quoted by Quint.
thx ryan, great dissection
No problem! Thanks for the view!
I was 6 years old when my mother took me to see this movie,I had nightmares for months afterwards and would sleep with my feet and legs pulled up as close to me as I could ,thinking that would keep them from getting bitten off, I would sleep like this for almost 6 months after seeing that movie as a six-year-old. Only 30 years later I recognized how great that scene was with Shaw. If I could only see one part of that movie I would pick that one
I remember feeling anxiety when Quint spoke on how he was most frightened waiting his turn for rescue. That's good acting!!
I am so glad you did this. I can't say this was my absolute favorite movie but without question it's the movie that affected me the most and parts of it stirs beliefs in me some I really wasn't aware I had.
Excellent Analysis
Thanks so much! Can you tell I've watched this film approximately 100 times?
what’s 1 or 2 orders of magnitude amongst friends? ;-)
for me it was the Indy scene that stuck in my movie consciousness for decades.
it was so soul ripping for it being true.
Awesome video! Thanks.
In 1975, 9 yr. old me and my best friend decided to sneak in to watch this movie, and when it was over, we ended up walking home while it was dark, and the movie was so scary, that we were literally arm and arm, looking around the corners of buildings, making sure no sharks were going to attack and eat us....
....while on land....
....near Victorville, CA.
USS Indianapolis, U.S. Navy heavy cruiser that was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945 not June.
A nice summary of one of the greatest scenes in movie history, right there alongside the likes of Brando's "I coulda been a contender" speech from "On the Waterfront."
Robert Shaw was as good as it gets in this.
Great analysis!
Quint recalling his survival of the Indianapolis is a great concept for a Jaws prequel movie.
Great dissection, and explanation of the mise en scene and dialogue.
Thank you so much! There is so much going on during this scene... it's really amazing how much atmosphere and tension Spielberg was able to pack into a 5 minute monologue.