Fifty years after its release, Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' continues to significantly influence both cinema and culture. The film's impact on the summer blockbuster became a defining moment for Hollywood, setting the standard for future action-packed films. With a record-breaking opening weekend and iconic status, 'Jaws' represented a shift in filmmaking and audience engagement. Beyond its commercial success, the movie's artistic merit solidifies its place as a classic, showcasing its power in the evolution of cinematic language, according to insights shared in the upcoming documentary 'Jaws @ 50.'
‘Jaws wasn’t quite the first movie to try to gobble up moviegoers whole, but it established and still defines the summer movie.’
‘It’s not possible to, 50 years later, watch Spielberg’s film and see nothing but the beginning of a box-office bonanza; it’s just too good a movie.’
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