Jaws Jaws is a book by American author Peter Benchley. It is based on a true story of two amateur fishermen who caught and killed a great white shark that attacked and killed four people along the East Coast of America in 1916. It was published in 1974 and shortly after was made into a movie in 1975. Jaws is about a gigantic, terrifying, great white shark that preys on anyone and everyone on Amity Island. Jaws was a first of its kind. People knew of sharks and had known little about them; therefore, the Jaws story was a big success because people were interested in the unknown shark. Jaws the movie and book, gave the audience an actual visual of a shark and terrified all who listened. Jaws is watched and read by people of all ages, and gave
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Before Jaws, very little was known about the predators. After the film 's release, interest in sharks skyrocketed, resulting in increased funding for shark research” (Lovgren, Stephan). Today, people have more knowledge about sharks. People now understand that sharks are not killing machines and should be protected rather than slaughtered. The movie was made due to the excitement and thrill in the book and the drive to know the unknown creature we call sharks; however, there were changes made to the movie making the Jaws storyline even more thrilling. There are many differences in Jaws the book and the movie. In the book, Hooper, the biologist is made out to be a young, handsome man. In the movie, Hooper looks like an older, nerdy biologist. Hooper also has an affair with Chief Martin Brody’s wife, Ellen in the book; however, this did not take place in the movie. In the movie, Hooper respects and befriends Chief Brody. Chief Martin Brody’s wife, Ellen, plays a bigger role in the book rather than the movie. In the book Jaws, it explains that Mayor Vaughn owes money to the mafia. Mayor Vaughn keeps the beaches open …show more content…
' Steven Spielberg 's shark thriller is considered the first blockbuster, and paved the way for modern movie distribution, which hinges on wide releases. When it opened in the summer 1975, 'Jaws ' blew its competition out of the water, landing at the top spot at the box office. The film also garnered critical acclaim, winning three Oscars and a Golden Globe, among a hefty list of other nominations and awards” (Dimond, Anna). Peter Benchley’s novel Jaws was exciting alone; however, Steven Spielberg brought an image to Jaws. Together, Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg successfully made the greatest shark tale that has ever been made. Jaws is definitely a classic to many, and has never lost its popularity. Steven Spielberg’s movie and Peter Benchley’s novel may have had their differences; however, their story of the vicious great white shark will always be a genius work of
Before Jaws, very little was known about the predators. After the film 's release, interest in sharks skyrocketed, resulting in increased funding for shark research” (Lovgren, Stephan). Today, people have more knowledge about sharks. People now understand that sharks are not killing machines and should be protected rather than slaughtered. The movie was made due to the excitement and thrill in the book and the drive to know the unknown creature we call sharks; however, there were changes made to the movie making the Jaws storyline even more thrilling. There are many differences in Jaws the book and the movie. In the book, Hooper, the biologist is made out to be a young, handsome man. In the movie, Hooper looks like an older, nerdy biologist. Hooper also has an affair with Chief Martin Brody’s wife, Ellen in the book; however, this did not take place in the movie. In the movie, Hooper respects and befriends Chief Brody. Chief Martin Brody’s wife, Ellen, plays a bigger role in the book rather than the movie. In the book Jaws, it explains that Mayor Vaughn owes money to the mafia. Mayor Vaughn keeps the beaches open …show more content…
' Steven Spielberg 's shark thriller is considered the first blockbuster, and paved the way for modern movie distribution, which hinges on wide releases. When it opened in the summer 1975, 'Jaws ' blew its competition out of the water, landing at the top spot at the box office. The film also garnered critical acclaim, winning three Oscars and a Golden Globe, among a hefty list of other nominations and awards” (Dimond, Anna). Peter Benchley’s novel Jaws was exciting alone; however, Steven Spielberg brought an image to Jaws. Together, Peter Benchley and Steven Spielberg successfully made the greatest shark tale that has ever been made. Jaws is definitely a classic to many, and has never lost its popularity. Steven Spielberg’s movie and Peter Benchley’s novel may have had their differences; however, their story of the vicious great white shark will always be a genius work of