Jaws
1975
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FILMBOT SCORE
8.99
Thriller: 8.65
Horror: 8.53
Action / Fight Choreography / Stunts
8.19
Justification
The action in this aquatic thriller is less about balletic brawls and more about raw, nerve-shredding survival, with practical stunts and mechanical wizardry that make every shark attack feel like a brush with death; Spielberg’s camera turns chaos into clarity, ensuring each desperate struggle is both innovative and integral to the story’s pulse.
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8.35
8.28
7.93
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Ambition
8.25
Justification
Jaws may swim in the waters of a simple seaside thriller, but Spielberg’s audacious ambition turns a B-movie premise into a mythic, nerve-shredding spectacle—its creative risks, technical ingenuity, and bold storytelling making it the great white of cinematic ambition, even if its thematic depths aren’t bottomless.
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8.24
8.22
8.29
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Casting
9.37
Justification
Casting here is a masterstroke: Scheider, Dreyfuss, and Shaw fit their roles like teeth in a shark’s jaw, their chemistry crackling with tension and authenticity, while the supporting cast anchors Amity in lived-in realism—even if the era’s lack of diversity nips at the film’s heels. The result is a perfectly balanced ensemble that makes the terror feel all too real.
Individual Runs
9.33
9.32
9.46
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Characters
9.15
Justification
The characters in this film are as sharply drawn and unforgettable as a shark’s fin slicing through water—Brody, Quint, and Hooper each bristle with depth, flaws, and chemistry, their arcs and relationships propelling the story with the force of a tidal wave. Their interplay is electric, their motivations ring true, and their legacy has echoed through cinema like a warning bell on a foggy night.
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9.13
9.17
9.15
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Cinematography
9.23
Justification
The cinematography here is a masterclass in suspenseful visual storytelling—Spielberg and Butler wield the camera like a harpoon, using iconic framing, inventive movement, and atmospheric lighting to turn the ocean into a character of dread, even if a few technical edges show the strain of shooting at sea. Every shot feels purposeful, layering tension and depth until the audience is as tightly wound as Brody on the beach, staring into the abyss.
Individual Runs
9.14
9.41
9.14
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Colour Grading
8.46
Justification
The colour grading here is as stealthy and effective as the film’s infamous shark—never flashy, but always lurking beneath the surface to ratchet up tension and ground the terror in sun-bleached realism. While some subtlety means the symbolism never bites too hard, the palette’s evolution and technical finesse ensure the suspense remains as crisp and chilling as an ocean breeze before a storm.
Individual Runs
8.56
8.56
8.27
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Continuity / Plot Holes
9.4
Justification
Like a masterfully constructed shark cage, the film’s internal logic and continuity are impressively watertight—minor production nibbles and fleeting goofs barely leave a scratch on its suspenseful hide, ensuring the story’s bite remains as sharp and believable as ever.
Individual Runs
9.58
9.39
9.23
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Direction
9.32
Justification
Spielberg’s direction here is a masterclass in suspense and cinematic alchemy, turning technical nightmares into creative triumphs and wrangling both cast and chaos into a pulse-pounding, character-driven spectacle—if only the budget had behaved as well as the shark’s shadow.
Individual Runs
9.36
9.42
9.18
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Editing
9.44
Justification
The editing slices through the film like a shark’s fin through water—precise, relentless, and always in service of suspense—balancing pulse-pounding tension with well-timed respites, while never losing narrative clarity or momentum. Though not revolutionary in style, its razor-sharp pacing and seamless transitions set a gold standard for blockbuster thrillers, proving that sometimes restraint is the boldest move of all.
Individual Runs
9.43
9.45
9.44
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Execution Of Premise / Pitch / Concept
9.73
Justification
Like a shark that circles with relentless purpose, the film seizes its simple premise and elevates it into a masterclass of suspense, never losing sight of its core idea even as it expands into unexpected depths. Minor technical hiccups are mere chum in the water compared to the tidal wave of tension, character, and thematic resonance that make this execution a genre-defining triumph.
Individual Runs
9.77
9.77
9.65
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Hair & Make Up
8.15
Justification
The hair and make-up in this film are as unflashy and authentic as a salt-stained fisherman’s cap—never transformative, but always perfectly tuned to the sunburned, sweat-soaked realism of Amity Island. While there’s no show-stopping wizardry, the subtle grime, blood, and weathered faces blend seamlessly with the era and setting, proving that sometimes the best artistry is the kind you never notice.
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8.13
8.15
8.17
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Immersion / Plausibility
9.55
Justification
Immersion here is as airtight as a shark cage—Amity Island feels utterly real, its sunlit charm giving way to primal dread with seamless precision, while every salty detail and character quirk pulls you deeper into Spielberg’s ocean of suspense. The film’s world, logic, and emotional grip are so convincing, you’ll swear you can smell the salt air and hear the distant, ominous cello.
Individual Runs
9.49
9.47
9.68
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Intangibles
9.8
Justification
Jaws doesn’t just swim in the waters of cinematic history—it churns them into a frenzy, radiating primal fear, timeless charisma, and a cultural impact so seismic it still ripples through pop culture today; Spielberg’s shark may be mostly unseen, but its legacy is impossible to miss.
Individual Runs
9.83
9.77
9.8
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Lead Acting
8.88
Justification
The trio at the heart of this film—Scheider, Shaw, and Dreyfuss—navigate their roles with the precision of seasoned sailors, blending subtlety, raw emotion, and crackling chemistry into a performance cocktail that’s as bracing as a slap of saltwater. While not every moment demands Olympic-level range or transformation, their iconic turns—anchored by Shaw’s legendary monologue—remain a masterclass in ensemble acting, elevating the film to near-myt
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8.94
8.72
8.98
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Originality
8.41
Justification
Like a dorsal fin slicing through calm waters, this film took a familiar monster premise and electrified it with psychological depth, genre-blending bravado, and a visual style that rewrote the rules—proving that even well-trodden shores can hide something truly original beneath the surface.
Individual Runs
8.45
8.35
8.42
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Practical Effects / SFX
8.6
Justification
The practical effects here are a masterclass in ingenuity—Bruce the shark may occasionally flash his rubber seams, but the film’s tactile terror and clever camera trickery make every mechanical hiccup feel like a heartbeat rather than a stumble. Even when the illusion wobbles, the sheer creativity and technical bravado keep the suspense afloat, proving that necessity truly is the mother of monstrous invention.
Individual Runs
8.58
8.56
8.66
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Predictability / Twists
6.57
Justification
Jaws doesn’t swim in the waters of jaw-dropping twists, but rather stalks its prey with masterful suspense and razor-sharp foreshadowing; while the plot’s trajectory is as clear as a summer day at Amity, Spielberg’s execution and a few iconic shocks keep the tension thrumming, making predictability feel like a feature, not a flaw.
Individual Runs
6.12
6.28
7.31
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Premise / Concept
9.08
Justification
Like a dorsal fin slicing through calm waters, this premise is instantly iconic—simple, primal, and universally gripping. While “man vs. nature” is an old tune, the film’s razor-sharp focus on a seaside community’s terror, paired with a marketable, logline-ready hook, makes it a masterstroke of high-concept originality that still sends ripples through the cinematic ocean.
Individual Runs
8.99
9.05
9.2
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Production & Art Design
8.88
Justification
Like a salt-stained postcard from a nightmare, the production and art design here conjure a world so authentic you can practically smell the brine and sunblock, with every battered prop and weathered dock steeped in character. The understated realism, iconic details, and tactile textures don’t just set the stage—they pull you under, making the terror as tangible as the sand between your toes.
Individual Runs
8.78
8.87
8.98
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Rewatchability
8.76
Justification
Like a great white circling its prey, this film never loses its bite—layered characters, iconic dialogue, and Spielberg’s masterful suspense ensure that every return trip to Amity Island is as thrilling and rewarding as the first, with only the faintest whiff of diminished surprise to temper its enduring rewatchability.
Individual Runs
8.67
8.73
8.87
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Score / Soundtrack
9.71
Justification
John Williams’ score doesn’t just swim beneath the surface—it erupts from the depths, its iconic two-note motif forever etching terror into the collective psyche. With orchestral mastery, dynamic suspense, and cultural impact that ripples through film history, this soundtrack is the great white of movie music: relentless, unforgettable, and utterly dominant in its domain.
Individual Runs
9.68
9.68
9.76
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Script / Screenplay / Dialogue
9.21
Justification
This screenplay is a masterclass in taut, economical storytelling—each scene slices forward with shark-like purpose, dialogue crackles with authenticity and wit, and the characters are as deep and unpredictable as the ocean itself. While it swims in familiar genre waters, its inventive structure, psychological depth, and iconic lines ensure it remains the great white of cinematic scripts, rarely matched and never surpassed.
Individual Runs
9.31
9.07
9.26
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Sound Design / Audio Mix
9.07
Justification
The sound design here doesn’t just bite—it devours, weaving iconic cues and immersive layers that have become the stuff of cinematic legend, even if the mix’s technical limitations occasionally show their age. Jaws’ audio is a masterclass in suspense, proving that sometimes what you don’t see—but hear—can haunt you most.
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9.07
9.15
9.0
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Story
9.1
Justification
Like a perfectly constructed suspense machine, the story here slices through the water with razor-sharp structure, gripping conflict, and a world so authentic you can almost smell the salt air—minor conveniences and shallow subtexts barely leave a ripple in an otherwise masterful narrative tide.
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9.18
9.13
9.0
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Support Acting
8.78
Justification
The supporting cast in this shark-infested classic delivers performances as sharp and memorable as Quint’s harpoon—Shaw’s haunted bravado and Dreyfuss’s jittery intellect electrify every scene, while Hamilton and Gary ground the terror with believable humanity. Even when the script gives them less to chew on, these actors bite down hard, elevating the film’s tension and heart with nuance, chemistry, and iconic flair.
Individual Runs
8.98
8.46
8.91
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Themes / Commentaries
8.7
Justification
Like a dorsal fin slicing through calm waters, the film’s themes and commentaries surface with both subtlety and bite—fear, denial, and the tug-of-war between profit and safety are seamlessly woven into the narrative, resonating far beyond mere monster-movie thrills. While some nuances may have dulled with time, its allegorical teeth still provoke reflection and debate, making its social and psychological undercurrents as enduring as its iconic s
Individual Runs
8.89
8.28
8.93
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Wardrobe / Costume
9.25
Justification
Like a perfectly weathered pair of boat shoes, the wardrobe here is unflashy but spot-on—anchored in 1970s authenticity, brimming with character detail, and never once letting realism slip beneath the waves, even if it doesn’t set new trends or dazzle with boldness. The costumes are the silent workhorses of Amity Island, grounding the terror in a world so believable you can almost smell the salt air.
Individual Runs
9.08
9.32
9.35
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