Jaws 2: The Sequel That Brought Back the Fear of the Water
Jaws 2 is a 1978 American thriller film directed by Jeannot Szwarc and co-written by Carl Gottlieb and Howard Sackler. It is the sequel to Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975), and the second installment in the Jaws franchise. The film stars Roy Scheider as Police Chief Martin Brody, with Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton reprising their respective roles as Martin's wife Ellen Brody and mayor Larry Vaughn. It also features Joseph Mascolo, Jeffrey Kramer, Collin Wilcox, Ann Dusenberry, Mark Gruner, Susan French, Barry Coe, Donna Wilkes, Gary Springer, and Keith Gordon in his first feature film role.
The plot follows Chief Brody as he suspects another great white shark is terrorizing the fictional seaside resort of Amity Island, following a series of incidents and disappearances. He faces opposition from the town council and the local businesses, who fear that another shark scare will ruin the summer tourism. Meanwhile, a group of teenagers, including Brody's two sons, go sailing and encounter the shark.
Jaws 2 was one of the most anticipated films of 1978, as it followed the success and popularity of the original Jaws, which was the first blockbuster film in history. However, the production of Jaws 2 was troubled and difficult. The original director, John D. Hancock, was fired after two weeks of filming due to creative differences with the producers. He was replaced by Szwarc, who had to reshoot most of the scenes and work under a tight schedule and budget. Scheider, who only returned to his role to end a contractual dispute with Universal Pictures, was unhappy with the script and clashed with Szwarc several times.
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Despite these problems, Jaws 2 was a commercial success. It grossed over $208 million worldwide , becoming the highest-grossing sequel at that time until Rocky II (1979). It received mixed reviews from critics , who praised Scheider's performance and the suspenseful scenes, but criticized the lack of originality and depth compared to the first film. The film's tagline, \"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water...\" has become one of the most famous and parodied in film history.
Jaws 2 is considered by many fans and critics as one of the best sequels ever made, and one of the few that can stand on its own without relying on its predecessor. It is also regarded as one of the best shark films ever made, along with Jaws and Deep Blue Sea (1999). The film spawned two more sequels: Jaws 3-D (1983) and Jaws: The Revenge (1987), which were both poorly received and ignored by most fans.
The Making of Jaws 2
The success of Jaws in 1975 made Universal Pictures eager to produce a sequel as soon as possible. However, Spielberg, who was busy with other projects, declined to direct the sequel. He later said that he felt that he had done everything he could with the shark genre and that he did not want to repeat himself. The producers then hired Hancock, who had directed the acclaimed drama Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), to direct Jaws 2. Hancock wanted to make a more character-driven film that focused on the trauma and aftermath of the first shark attack on Amity Island. He hired Dorothy Tristan, his wife and frequent collaborator, to write the script.
However, Hancock's vision did not match with the expectations of the producers and the studio, who wanted a more action-oriented and thrilling film that followed the formula of the first Jaws. They also disliked Tristan's script, which they found too dark and depressing. They hired Gottlieb and Sackler, who had worked on the script of Jaws, to rewrite the script and add more humor and suspense. Hancock was unhappy with the changes and felt that he had lost creative control over the film. He also clashed with Scheider, who was dissatisfied with his role and wanted more screen time and dialogue. After two weeks of filming in June 1977, Hancock was fired by the producers.
The producers then searched for a new director who could handle an action film and work under pressure. They chose Szwarc, who had directed several episodes of The Rockford Files (1974â1980) and had a reputation for being efficient and reliable. Szwarc accepted the offer and flew to Florida, where the film was being shot. He met with Scheider, who was initially hostile to him, but they soon developed a mutual respect and worked well together. Szwarc also met with Gottlieb and Sackler, who were still working on the script. Szwarc gave them some suggestions and ideas for improving the script, such as adding more scenes with Brody's family and making the shark more visible and menacing.
Szwarc decided to reshoot most of the scenes that Hancock had filmed, as he felt that they were too slow and dull. He also changed some of the locations and sets, such as using a real lighthouse instead of a fake one. He also hired Michael Butler as the new cinematographer, replacing William A. Fraker, who had left with Hancock. Szwarc faced many challenges and difficulties during the production, such as bad weather, technical problems, budget constraints, schedule delays, stunt accidents, and shark malfunctions. He also had to deal with some of the actors' complaints and demands, such as Dusenberry's fear of water and Wilcox's request for a wet T-shirt scene.
Despite these obstacles, Szwarc managed to complete the filming in November 1977, after five months of shooting. He then moved to Los Angeles to work on the editing and post-production of the film. He hired Neil Travis, Steve Potter, and Arthur Schmidt as the editors, who had to cut down hours of footage into a coherent and exciting film. He also worked with John Williams , who composed a new score for the film that incorporated themes from his original score for Jaws. Szwarc also added some special effects shots , such as matte paintings , optical compositing , and rotoscoping , to enhance some of the scenes.
Jaws 2 was finally released on June 16, 1978 , almost three years after Jaws. The film received mixed reviews from critics , who praised Scheider's performance and some of the suspenseful scenes , but criticized 06063cd7f5
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