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 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💗💕❤️
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.
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 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
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.
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!!! : )
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assuming you've just woken from a coma you've been in from early '70's ... you've missed out on some great shit. Try Star Wars next, or The Exorcist. Not Disney Star Wars though; it's shite!
@@AaronTheDogMMA Seriously? Okay ... um ... well, back in the day, The Exorcist scared the shit out of a lot of people. How did you find it? And please don't say, "I found the DVD on the shelf and there it was!" No really; I'm sure you're aware of how people were disturbed by that film. It is a slow starter, but it works on character development and story building - something that's severely lacking in modern horror films. What was your opinion of it?
@@FerDeLance06 I thought the performances were stunning and the obvious horror aspects were less effective than the psychological and more subtle horror tones. The hospital scene was terryfying
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!!
I agree. Not only is this one of the finest films ever made, but it is unquestionably one of the most influential films ever as well. Also, one of my absolute favorites. When our kids were very young, I thought about when they would be old enough to watch this. I decided that the age of 12 was about right and this became our family coming of age ritual. The kids looked forward to this and thoroughly enjoyed not only their original viewing, but being able to watch it when their younger siblings got to finally see it. They waited breathlessly each time to see the reaction to Ben Gardners head. GREAT memories.
It's been my favorite movie for years and I always worry that I'll get tired of watching it (it's a once a year thing for me) but thankfully that hasn't happened. Sometimes I think about watching just certain scenes but I always ending up watching all of it. For me it's the perfect film -- its pace, the suspense combined with smart humor, the characterizations...a true classic.
Jaws is my favorite movie ever. I first saw it when I was 4 and I imagine I have seen this movie 100's of times if not more. I love this, thank you for spreading the word. Can't believe so many kids these days have never seen this movie.
I’ve loved this movie since I first saw it as a kid back in the ‘70s. As I’ve gotten older, my favorite little bit of characterization has become the simple scene where the exasperated and fatigued Brody realizes his young son is mimicking him at the dining table.
How you feel about Jaws is exactly how I feel about E.T., which is another Spielberg film, in a sense that it also has beautiful cinematography, great musical score from John Williams, subtle storytelling, etc. It's my favorite film of all time and it never gets old for me. It's truly timeless, and I hope you will get to do a deep dive for that someday.
Jaws is my all time fave, so I’m biased. I love that every character has redeeming qualities, even Bruce. There are times I wish that he didn’t blow up, I wish he would vanquish his foes. The score, the cinematography, the acting, the directing, the revolutionary nature of the film, just everything. I ❤️ this movie.
It's my favorite movie as well. We both came out the same month and year...June of 1975. I beat the movie by about 2 weeks. I'll also say that this is as close to a truly flawless movie that I have ever seen.
10 /10. This is one of the better, if not best review commentary’s out there about JAWS. Most just rehash old intel about how the shark didn’t work & Spielberg being a HERO of the blockbuster genre. Yours covers a wider gamut with more vivid insights. NICE !
Excellent review! I watched this film in the BIG theater as it was meant to be seen! I took my 15y/o girlfriend and she shredded my arm so much I felt like I could have been in the film! Love it and watch it at least once a year. Thanks!
Wonderful video, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree on all your points, and have often cited Jaws as one of the best "kill the monster" stories ever committed to film.
I'm English and have never seen America, but when i was about 7 I watched jaws. I didn't even remember the shark, just Amity. I long to live in a place like Amity. This will always be my 'feel good' movie.
From a young age when my sister and her friend would rent Jaws and Jaws 2 repeatedly from the video store it has been one of my favourite movies. We named each of the barrels once. For years the jump scare would haunt me with anticipation. It is still at top of my list of movies. It is a masterpiece that is often dismissed by those who've never seen it or never taken the time to truly appreciate it. The widescreen re-release a few years ago also was released at an emotional time for me so it gave me great comfort to buy a ticket, sit down in front of wide screen and join an old friend with a bucket of popcorn. As it was always meant to be seen.
Richard Dreyfuss glasses keep changing from scene to scene sometimes in the very same scene like the one with the mother whose son was killed. The hinges are either at the top corner of the lens or on the side from one scene to another
Got 5 copies of the movie and looking forward to the 6th! Best film of all time! Whenever I rewatch the movie I always have to restrain myself from answering "TIGER SHARK!" out loud every time that dude asks the question.
I’ve always had this idea. I’m sure I’m not the only one to have thought it, but I cannot recall being told this idea. I wonder about the nostalgia effect. I’ve always wondered if I could make a list of something I love, like say ocarina of time, leave myself a note to play it then erase all memories I have of the game. If I played it now with no nostalgia would I still love it? Would I absolutely hate it? It’s a trippy idea. It’d have its upside though, you could make lists for comedies and hear your favorite jokes/stories over and over for the first time.
I love JAWS, it's a remote drop movie for me. My wife hates it, but i still watch it every time I see it on. Godfather , and almost any John Wayne movies are the only others that get that response from me.
I thought the estuary victim was a hollywood stunt man named Teddy Grossman. Was he from Martha's vineyard? I saw jaws at the drive in in Massachusetts when I was 5 years old. It was playing with Buck Rodgers in the 25th Century. It began my love of sharks.
Much like Robocop , JAWS is also one of my favourite movies. Again like Robocop it's a pretty much perfect film . And I love it how much I laugh at JAWS too. Pairing sheer terror with moments of cleverly timed humour is a stroke of genius you don't get in ordinary movies.
This movie is on my top 20 movies of all time. It is definitely an all time classic film from the 70s. Plus Steven Spielberg is my favorite director. I really respect and like that Jaws is your favorite movie. And just like you, whenever I rewatch this movie, I always notice a couple of creative details that make me love the movie even more. Cool Vid
I always loved the difference in “a whaaat?” Guy’s voice in the very next scene lol you know what I mean if you’ve seen jaws as many times as me or obviously Dan
Jaws is my favorite movie ever, but some of my friends today were bullying me because I love Jaws. They said that it was a bad and mid tier movie and that my opinion was garbage. they also said that what they like is better than what I like. Kinda bums me down honestly, but it does not stop my love for Jaws. and after seeing this video and all of the positive comments about Jaws, It makes me happy :)
Never let anyone bully your for your opinion. Nothing makes them right and you wrong. Love what you love, unapologetically, and never feel like you have to make excuses for it. Plus - most people are on your side!
The movie is very good, but I think you love so much because is the movie that you watch in the right age to really impress you and change your mind in a certain way. Most of people love a movie they watch at certain age. It just happens that this movie that you love so much is a really great movie and criticly acclaimed.
Not sure if this video was "recommended for you" because I love Jaws or because we have the same last name!!! 🤔 Either way, loved it and subscribed!!!! GREAT JOB!!! 👌 PS.... Where are you from?
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.
@@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!
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 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.
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 👌
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
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.
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.
"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.
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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 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.
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.
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!
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
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"!
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 :)
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!!! : )
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
One of my all time favorites. Great story lovebthe cinematography, the setting of a mid 70's beach town. Great acting
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.
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’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.
When the master tells you to rewatch in the recommended Mono sound, you do it. I did and it did not disappoint.
Much better that way
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.
This was amazing!! Video essays are my favorite thing! Hope to see a lot more soon!
I literally just watched it for the first time. It was incredible
Where have you been? Lol
Assuming you've just woken from a coma you've been in from early '70's ... you've missed out on some great shit. Try Star Wars next, or The Exorcist. Not Disney Star Wars though; it's shite!
@@FerDeLance06 lol I admit I came to some classics late! I just saw The Excoricist for the first time and I really respected that movie!
@@AaronTheDogMMA Seriously? Okay ... um ... well, back in the day, The Exorcist scared the shit out of a lot of people. How did you find it? And please don't say, "I found the DVD on the shelf and there it was!" No really; I'm sure you're aware of how people were disturbed by that film. It is a slow starter, but it works on character development and story building - something that's severely lacking in modern horror films. What was your opinion of it?
@@FerDeLance06 I thought the performances were stunning and the obvious horror aspects were less effective than the psychological and more subtle horror tones. The hospital scene was terryfying
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!!
I agree. Not only is this one of the finest films ever made, but it is unquestionably one of the most influential films ever as well. Also, one of my absolute favorites. When our kids were very young, I thought about when they would be old enough to watch this. I decided that the age of 12 was about right and this became our family coming of age ritual. The kids looked forward to this and thoroughly enjoyed not only their original viewing, but being able to watch it when their younger siblings got to finally see it. They waited breathlessly each time to see the reaction to Ben Gardners head. GREAT memories.
Thank you for sharing this video! And also like how you analyze in depth, it’s gonna help me to write short films.
your not the only one I can watch it over and over and not get bored
It's been my favorite movie for years and I always worry that I'll get tired of watching it (it's a once a year thing for me) but thankfully that hasn't happened. Sometimes I think about watching just certain scenes but I always ending up watching all of it. For me it's the perfect film -- its pace, the suspense combined with smart humor, the characterizations...a true classic.
@@chiefscheider yeah I don't watch constantly maybe a year thing or lil more so I don't get tired of it
Jaws is my favorite movie ever. I first saw it when I was 4 and I imagine I have seen this movie 100's of times if not more. I love this, thank you for spreading the word. Can't believe so many kids these days have never seen this movie.
"Your going to need a bigger boat!"
A whattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt?
I’ve loved this movie since I first saw it as a kid back in the ‘70s. As I’ve gotten older, my favorite little bit of characterization has become the simple scene where the exasperated and fatigued Brody realizes his young son is mimicking him at the dining table.
The whole cast were excellent. Robert Shaw blows my mind in this film.
How you feel about Jaws is exactly how I feel about E.T., which is another Spielberg film, in a sense that it also has beautiful cinematography, great musical score from John Williams, subtle storytelling, etc. It's my favorite film of all time and it never gets old for me. It's truly timeless, and I hope you will get to do a deep dive for that someday.
Jaws is my all time fave, so I’m biased. I love that every character has redeeming qualities, even Bruce. There are times I wish that he didn’t blow up, I wish he would vanquish his foes. The score, the cinematography, the acting, the directing, the revolutionary nature of the film, just everything. I ❤️ this movie.
It's my favorite movie as well. We both came out the same month and year...June of 1975. I beat the movie by about 2 weeks. I'll also say that this is as close to a truly flawless movie that I have ever seen.
That dolly zoom...GENIUS!
Look at all of those iconic shots. JAWS is a cinematic classic
10 /10. This is one of the better, if not best review commentary’s out there about JAWS. Most just rehash old intel about how the shark didn’t work & Spielberg being a HERO of the blockbuster genre. Yours covers a wider gamut with more vivid insights. NICE !
Dan, I'm really enjoying your channel bro. U and Spencer always stood out for me over there. So I'm glad u'r getting to explore your potential fully
Excellent review! I watched this film in the BIG theater as it was meant to be seen! I took my 15y/o girlfriend and she shredded my arm so much I felt like I could have been in the film! Love it and watch it at least once a year. Thanks!
It never gets old....ever.
Wonderful video, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree on all your points, and have often cited Jaws as one of the best "kill the monster" stories ever committed to film.
Great video! I wasn’t excited to check this one out but it makes me want to revisit Jaws now! Thanks!
This was so much fun. Thanks, Dan!
I'm English and have never seen America, but when i was about 7 I watched jaws. I didn't even remember the shark, just Amity. I long to live in a place like Amity. This will always be my 'feel good' movie.
Yay! It got uploaded! This makes me excited to watch the movie again!
Quints death was amazingly scary. Shaws screams are horrifying until the final snap.
Great content, Dan! Best wishes with the new channel, you are off to a great start! Schmoeville!
Great analysis! There were quite a few things that I hadn't considered previously. Jaws is a near perfect movie. I need to revisit it after this.
Yes this is the content we want. Great list and video essay. If you have videos that go into form that’d also be great!
From a young age when my sister and her friend would rent Jaws and Jaws 2 repeatedly from the video store it has been one of my favourite movies.
We named each of the barrels once. For years the jump scare would haunt me with anticipation.
It is still at top of my list of movies. It is a masterpiece that is often dismissed by those who've never seen it or never taken the time to truly appreciate it.
The widescreen re-release a few years ago also was released at an emotional time for me so it gave me great comfort to buy a ticket, sit down in front of wide screen and join an old friend with a bucket of popcorn. As it was always meant to be seen.
jaws has one of my favorite off-screen lines spoken by an unnamed character in any movie: TWENTY-FOUR HOURS IS LIKE THREE WEEKS
Just bought the Jaws board game to keep occupied during lockdown and it's actually really well done. I'd recommend it for any fans of the movie 😊
You can tel ol Dan wasn't around to see JAWS in its original release, the humor was noted and commented upon by every single person who saw it.
Excellent vid, Dan! Really looking forward to more like this; what are you calling it, the "Why I love..." series?
I loved this type of video. Good work Dan
Richard Dreyfuss glasses keep changing from scene to scene sometimes in the very same scene like the one with the mother whose son was killed. The hinges are either at the top corner of the lens or on the side from one scene to another
this should be a weekly show, about Jaws
Got 5 copies of the movie and looking forward to the 6th! Best film of all time!
Whenever I rewatch the movie I always have to restrain myself from answering "TIGER SHARK!" out loud every time that dude asks the question.
Man, good this si up. It went down really fast. You have all my support Dan!
I’ve always had this idea. I’m sure I’m not the only one to have thought it, but I cannot recall being told this idea. I wonder about the nostalgia effect. I’ve always wondered if I could make a list of something I love, like say ocarina of time, leave myself a note to play it then erase all memories I have of the game. If I played it now with no nostalgia would I still love it? Would I absolutely hate it? It’s a trippy idea. It’d have its upside though, you could make lists for comedies and hear your favorite jokes/stories over and over for the first time.
Jaws is my favorite movie, never get tired of it
JAWS IS MY #1 FAVORITE OF ALL TIME
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JAWS is the first film that spawned the phrase 'Summer Blockbuster'.
this is the best movie of all times. It's like comfort food on a slow Sunday afternoon.
I love JAWS, it's a remote drop movie for me. My wife hates it, but i still watch it every time I see it on. Godfather , and almost any John Wayne movies are the only others that get that response from me.
Yes please Robocop next!
I thought the estuary victim was a hollywood stunt man named Teddy Grossman. Was he from Martha's vineyard? I saw jaws at the drive in in Massachusetts when I was 5 years old. It was playing with Buck Rodgers in the 25th Century. It began my love of sharks.
Nailed it!
Excellent.
Fantastic!
Had there been no One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, the movie should have won for best picture and director!
My favorite movie of all time. Hands down.
Dan, did you catch the Rewatchables podcast on Jaws? Pretty good stuff for a hardcore fan like yourself!
There is a reason why the Larry Vaughagn character was the most memed character during the beginning of the Pandemic. HE is totally clueless.
Much like Robocop , JAWS is also one of my favourite movies. Again like Robocop it's a pretty much perfect film . And I love it how much I laugh at JAWS too. Pairing sheer terror with moments of cleverly timed humour is a stroke of genius you don't get in ordinary movies.
My favourite movie ever
This movie is on my top 20 movies of all time. It is definitely an all time classic film from the 70s. Plus Steven Spielberg is my favorite director.
I really respect and like that Jaws is your favorite movie.
And just like you, whenever I rewatch this movie, I always notice a couple of creative details that make me love the movie even more.
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I always loved the difference in “a whaaat?” Guy’s voice in the very next scene lol you know what I mean if you’ve seen jaws as many times as me or obviously Dan
Jaws terrified me as a kid but I loved the movie. Getting in the bathtub was an ordeal for me!
Jaws after I saw I was afraid to swim in my swimming pool alone at night...thats crazy but all these years later I dont swim in the ocean
Jaws is my favorite movie ever, but some of my friends today were bullying me because I love Jaws. They said that it was a bad and mid tier movie and that my opinion was garbage. they also said that what they like is better than what I like. Kinda bums me down honestly, but it does not stop my love for Jaws. and after seeing this video and all of the positive comments about Jaws, It makes me happy :)
Never let anyone bully your for your opinion. Nothing makes them right and you wrong. Love what you love, unapologetically, and never feel like you have to make excuses for it. Plus - most people are on your side!
Thanks. I 100% agree
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One of the worlds longest unanswered question is finally answered.
Wasn't the famous line "You're going to need a bigger boat" ad-libbed, or am I mistaken? Is that too good to be true?
Ad libbed, from what I understand.
Great film essay Dan - yeah this is one of THE perfect movies! Other suggestions:
Aliens
Boogie Nights
Heat
City of God
Dog Day Afternoon
'You're gonna need a bigger boat' ??
It used to be...
'Were gonna need a bigger boat'
I confess, I'm almost 40 years old but I've never seen Jaws. Maybe I will give it a chance...
The movie is very good, but I think you love so much because is the movie that you watch in the right age to really impress you and change your mind in a certain way. Most of people love a movie they watch at certain age.
It just happens that this movie that you love so much is a really great movie and criticly acclaimed.
It's a perfect movie! Period
Not sure if this video was "recommended for you" because I love Jaws or because we have the same last name!!! 🤔 Either way, loved it and subscribed!!!! GREAT JOB!!! 👌
PS.... Where are you from?
Alan!
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.
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.
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 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!
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 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.
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 👌
I love watching this every summer.
It's still one of the best movies ever.
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.
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 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! 😊
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.
"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.