Shark Attack - The White Tip Shark DVD

Advantages: A good story line, good acting
Disadvantages: Not researched very well

...I was very intrigued by the Jaws films, so much so, that I wanted to know more about this Great White Shark. I borrowed books from the library and purchased a copy of a book called 'Shark Attack', that listed all logged attacks by sharks from all over the world. It logged the weather at the time of the attack, condition of the water, what the victim was doing, time of attack and much more. The more I read and learnt, the more I started to respect this gruesome Tyranasaurus of the deep, and now it's total existence is under threat. I watch with awe the great programmes we have dished up to us on The Discovery Channel about sharks. Even past victims like Rodney Fox have come to respect these sea scavengers. When Deep Blue Sea came out on video I could not wait to see it. Not because I wanted to see people eaten one by one, but I... Read review

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Advantages: Great Acting, Great Script, Great Music
Disadvantages: Story's a bit run-of-the-mill, Poor Special Effects

..."Jaws" is based on the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley. No offence to the author, but this is one of those rare occasions where the film is better than the book. You probably know the story. After a girl is attacked and killed (violently) by a 3-ton 25-foot Great White Shark, Chief Martin Brody wants to close the beaches of Amity Island. The Mayor, concerned that the incident will ruin the resort town's summer moneymaking, tries to cover it up. The public is alerted after another death. Eventually, after (you've guessed it) more deaths, a team is assembled to hunt and kill the shark. The acting and script are top notch. The three members of the shark-hunting team, Chief Brody, Matt Hooper (shark expert) and the Ahab-like Quint (shark fisherman), (Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw respectively), are played... Read review

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Advantages: Classic Film
Disadvantages: nothing

...Jaws a clssic movie that everyone is fermiliar with the story of this film is brilliant, also the clssic sound effect ( Jaws theme tune ) which gets you heart pumping every time you hear it. in this review i have to mention weather it compares to similar films, this movie is the first and most thilling shark scary movie ever made, also the idea of a killer shark is just genneis why nobody ever did this before i will never no, for the time these speacal effects are great giveing you the full on experiance of the famous 'Great White' killer shark if you are seeking a film which sends shivers down your spine and alomost gives you a heart attack every time something happens and keeping you heart pumping throughout the entire film then buy this magnifsant movie for this great price and deal Now !... Read review

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