![]() The full-screen pan and scan version is a travesty that ruins the great camerawork that Spielberg and cameraman Bill Butler made. ![]() Whether it was the mechanical shark's failure to operate correctly or Spielberg's decision to simply see less of the shark until the end of the film, the "less is more" idea works perfectly, particularly in the opening scene, which is chilling to this day.One thing I do want to add: if you choose to watch this film at home, do yourself a favor and rent or buy the WIDESCREEN version. The screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb is tight and well-written, as is Spielberg's direction. ![]() In a way, Vaughn is really the film's villain. ![]() Finally, there's Murray Hamilton, who gives one of the best performances of his career as Mayor Vaughn, who seems to be more concerned about the economy of the town than the safety of the residents. Lorraine Gary who director Steven Spielberg says was the first person to be cast for the film does an excellent job of being the concerned wife and mother. Richard Dreyfuss is perfectly cast as a shark expert and provides some truly funny comic bits along the way. Martin Brody, who has relocated to a small coastal island town, only to have his bad case of "aquaphobia" put to the ultimate test.
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