Jaws 3-D (1983)

Perfectly cast movie . Richard Dreyfuss is at his best  and Roy Schneider and Robert Shaw bounce off him beautifully.
The build up of tension is very effective and the music is gripping. 
i have watched it repeatedly and it never fails to make me jump from the tension.
It is a classic that will never feel dated.

"Jaws 3-D," directed by Joe Alves, represents a bold attempt to bring the shark terror of the franchise into the third dimension, but it ultimately proves to be a mixed bag of thrills and missteps. Released in 1983, this installment of the Jaws saga seeks to capitalize on the 3-D craze of the era while struggling to recapture the suspense and innovation of its predecessors.

Set at SeaWorld, the film introduces a new setting that promises fresh challenges and opportunities for spectacle. The plot centers around a great white shark that finds its way into the park’s lagoon, where it terrorizes both staff and visitors. Dennis Quaid stars as Mike Brody, the son of the original film’s protagonist, who now works at SeaWorld and finds himself once again battling a deadly shark. Quaid delivers a solid performance, bringing a sense of earnestness to his role, but he is often overshadowed by the film’s inherent flaws.

The film’s use of 3-D effects is a double-edged sword. While it offers a few thrilling moments and an occasional sense of immersion, many of the effects feel gimmicky and dated by today’s standards. The attempts to showcase objects "popping out" of the screen often come across as forced and can detract from the overall suspense. The novelty of the 3-D experience wears thin, revealing a film that relies too heavily on visual tricks rather than strong storytelling.

The shark itself, though an improvement over the mechanical mishaps of earlier sequels, still struggles to evoke the menacing presence of the original great white. The animatronics and effects used to bring the shark to life are serviceable but lack the impact and terror that made the first film a classic. The film’s climax, set in a submerged SeaWorld tank, provides a tense and action-packed finale but feels overly contrived and lacks the emotional weight of its predecessors.

"Jaws 3-D" does manage to deliver a few entertaining moments and provides some nostalgic value for fans of the franchise and 3-D cinema enthusiasts. However, it ultimately falls short of recapturing the magic of the original Jaws film. The combination of outdated 3-D effects, a convoluted plot, and a lackluster shark performance makes it a largely forgettable entry in the series.

In the end, "Jaws 3-D" offers a glimpse into the franchise’s struggle to evolve and adapt, but it is a film that fails to make a significant impact. It’s a worthwhile watch for die-hard fans but may leave others yearning for the suspenseful simplicity of the original.