Jaws 2 Review

Review of Jaws 2 (1978) by screenqueeen: 👎 2/5

Scarecrow Video Psycho Challenge #23. A Day at the Beach

Not nearly as effective as its predecessor. Anyone could have guessed that, but this operates on an insistence that Scheider needs to be the hero, again. That unwavering decision saps most of the surprise and suspense out of the experience (why did it work so well in JAWS? It was unexpected. Unlikely heroes aren't unlikely after they've proven themselves). It almost feels more compelling to want to just follow the kids on their misadventure but even that turns sour the more time we spend with them.