JAWS Steven Spielberg 1975

[Angel]

Originally Posted by Peter Neal

I had the misfortune of catching my first glimpse at "Jaws" when it was running on German tv in the very early 80's- just when I was about to learn swimming....
(Advice to parents: Avoid that situation at all costs!)
I'm still surprised that this is a "PG" in the UK
"Jaws" has always been a solid "FSK 16" in Germany, even in Scandinavia it's rated "15"...I guess you guys simply have the better nerves at young age

Personally I always thought the PG for Jaws was spot on but I know a lot of people think was a bit lenient. It was last classified here nearly 20 years ago. Remains to be seen if it would still get the same rating today or a 12 perhaps. I think it probably would get upgraded although I think that would be pointless as it's been available as a PG here for the last 35 years.

Still and always has been a PG in the US. No upgrading there.

Actually James Ferman felt an A rating unsuitable for the film at first but after consulting child psychiatrists about the possible harmful effects it may have on children ( ie nightmares etc) it was given the all clear.

[Playzocker]

I think PG is okay, since violence can be bloody sometimes but the film doesn't dwell on gore scenes. The FSK 16 in Germany is (for German standards) also okay, but right now they could downgrade it to a 12.

Anyways, I first saw JAWS about 2 years ago and I wasn't expecting to be scared since the film has been copied so often that practically every scene has become a clichee somehow, but still - basically every single scene worked perfectly, the film was just fun to watch.

[Mojo]

I remember people being very surprised at the 'A' rating ( equivalent to today's PG ) when it was first released, due to all the shock and gore! As it turned out, this did the film a huge favour as it played to massive audiences. I went to see it twice inside a week ( and jumped at all the same bits twice! ) Great film.

[Gigantor]

I got to watch JAWS for the first time on TV back in the day and was hooked (no pun intended) ever since.

[Splatterdragon73]

I also love the iconic poster art for the first two Jaws films. But i didn't know until surfin' Ebay a while back that there is (was?) a CD soundtrack to either the first or second entry that features a variation on the original Jaws illustration.

We're all familiar with the cross-section image of the Great White Shark rising up from the depths of the sea to chow down on the unaware female swimmer. But the CD cover in question replaces the victim on the sea surface with the red boat populated by Tina Willcox and her ill-fated boyfriend from Jaws 2. If i'm not mistaken this revamped artwork features the aforementioned male falling into the water with the Great White Shark once again charging up from below. Basically it's an illustration based on the same scene in the sequel.

[Gigantor]

Yeah that was for JAWS 2
Here is the cover....

[Whirlwind]

Jaws was the first film I ever saw at the cinema. My dad took me, I must have been about 7 at it was quite scary

Anyone who has the Bio channel, look out for a doc called Jaws : The Inside Story.I recorded it last night & it look`s like it will be great.

[mbv]

Originally Posted by Whirlwind

Jaws was the first film I ever saw at the cinema. My dad took me, I must have been about 7 at it was quite scary

Anyone who has the Bio channel, look out for a doc called Jaws : The Inside Story.I recorded it last night & it look`s like it will be great.

Saw this myself, pretty good, some good behind the scenes stills of Bruce

[vipco]

I watched this as well. Excellent doc. I knew they had problems shooting the film but not to the extent revealed here.
Strange thing though, if the shark would have worked as intended we wouldn't have the classic terror movie we got in JAWS, most likely just another creature feature with a cult following.

I first saw the film as a kid with my Dad. He used to take me regular to the cinemas as a kid . I always look back fondly on those days. Saw some great films with him.

[the blob]

Originally Posted by Whirlwind

Jaws was the first film I ever saw at the cinema. My dad took me, I must have been about 7 at it was quite scary

Anyone who has the Bio channel, look out for a doc called Jaws : The Inside Story.I recorded it last night & it look`s like it will be great.

I was 8 when I went with my mum and brother. Scared the crap out of me! Can't believe it was only an A rating at the time.