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Jaws 2

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Years after the shark attacks that left Amity Island reeling, Sheriff Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) finds new trouble lurking in the waters. Mayor Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) wants to rid the beach town of the stain on its reputation. But the disappearance of a pair of divers suggests that all is not right. When Sheriff Brody voices his warnings about holding a sailing competition, everyone thinks it's post-traumatic stress. That is, until a shark fin cuts through the water.
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Jaws 2 never approaches the lingering thrills of its classic predecessor, but it's reasonably entertaining for a sequel that has no reason to exist.

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Nigel Andrews Financial Times 08/14/2024
In Jaws 2 the shark sits up and begs to have its unreality noticed. With its lifeless eyes and autopilot movements, it looks as if it would be more at home patrolling your bath-tub. Go to Full Review
Mike Petryni Arizona Republic 08/07/2024
While it's not worth standing too long in line for, it's [a] pleasant little thriller. Go to Full Review
Joseph Gelmis Newsweek 09/28/2018
3/4
There was reason to believe that "Jaws 2" would be a mess. It isn't. It's better than most sequels. It's formula-ridden but slick, and the special effects work as intended. Go to Full Review
Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 10
The result looks like a cross between "Moby Dick" and "Gidget Goes Hawaiian," with emphasis on the latter. Go to Full Review
John Stark Mac the Movie Guy 07/26/2025
75/100
It is the only Jaws sequel worth your time. Roy Schneider is really solid in this, and the films willingness to lean on some dark character developments sets it apart from the other films in the franchise. Go to Full Review
Jesse Hassenger Decider 06/24/2025
It’s not a strong reinterpretation, reimagining, or even trashification of the original; it’s just Jaws again, with less memorable characters and less effective suspense sequences. Go to Full Review
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Pietro M @RT16261490 8h Lo Squalo 2 è un sequel riuscito, anche se inevitabilmente vive nell’ombra del capolavoro originale. Ripropone una struttura simile al primo film, ma riesce comunque a offrire momenti di buona tensione e intrattenimento. Roy Scheider è ancora eccellente nei panni di Martin Brody, conferendo credibilità a un personaggio ormai iconico. Lo squalo è minaccioso e alcune sequenze in mare sono costruite con efficacia, mantenendo alta la suspense. Certo, manca la regia geniale di Spielberg e la sceneggiatura è meno brillante, con personaggi secondari meno memorabili e qualche situazione prevedibile. Tuttavia il film evita gli eccessi e le assurdità che caratterizzeranno i capitoli successivi, rimanendo un thriller solido e piacevole da seguire. Non raggiunge mai la perfezione del primo Lo Squalo, ma conserva lo spirito della saga e rappresenta un seguito rispettabile, capace ancora oggi di coinvolgere e divertire gli appassionati del genere. See more Mike P @RT09890132 22h A fleet of teen sailors on an afternoon joyride is waylaid by yet ANOTHER great white shark off the coast of Amity; three years after the events of the original; leaving heroic Chief Brody to rescue them all; once again... And several things hamper this predictable sequel, which gets too much grace from fans... 1) The obvious preening to a teen audience. 2) Outrageous special effects sequences stretching plausibility, (including a shark eating a helicopter), and 3) The achilles heel of this franchise; which is the crazy premise; the ridiculous idea that this one family keeps getting attacked by great white sharks. Forever. It makes no sense. Eventually leading to part 4, Jaws The Revenge, which is one of the most ridiculous and far fetched movies ever made. And this one is no great shakes, either, let me tell you. At least is has Roy Scheider, Lorraine Gary, most of the original cast, and John Williams' excellent score. Other than that, though, you'd be better off with Sharknado... See more freddie T @Splatface101 6d Very solid sequel don't have any problem with it See more Christian R @RT90248046 Jul 28 6.8/10 It doesn't live up to the original in both hype or storytelling, Jaws 2 does have a fair amount of fun and creative horror sequences, likable characters and some competent direction. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 10 Era mais ou menos o que eu esperava. Para um filme de tubarão assassino, é razoável, mas bem chato. See more Samuel G @RT17024543 Jun 3 100% nostalgic and great See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Years after the shark attacks that left Amity Island reeling, Sheriff Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) finds new trouble lurking in the waters. Mayor Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) wants to rid the beach town of the stain on its reputation. But the disappearance of a pair of divers suggests that all is not right. When Sheriff Brody voices his warnings about holding a sailing competition, everyone thinks it's post-traumatic stress. That is, until a shark fin cuts through the water.
Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Producer
Richard D. Zanuck, David Brown
Screenwriter
Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Runtime
1h 57m
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