Wesley Stenzel’s review published on Letterboxd:
At 45 years old, Jaws feels like a pop cultural prophecy. Spielberg’s original blockbuster may have captivated audiences in 1975 with its tight screenplay, impressive visuals, and Oscar-winning editing, but it remains a classic because of its thematic resonance. The movie’s beachgoers, just like today’s restaurant-eaters and partiers, highlight the country’s selfishness, rooted in our preference for money, liberty, and tradition instead of collective safety and long-term flourishing. It’s the ugly side of the United States on full display in vibrant technicolor.
