Jaws 2

Synopsis

In 'Jaws 2', Chief Brody is once again faced with a great white shark terrorizing the waters of Amity Island. Despite the tragic events of the first film, the mayor and townspeople are reluctant to believe that a new shark threat exists. As the attacks escalate, Brody takes it upon himself to protect the community, even though he faces doubts and challenges from those around him. The tension rises as Brody must confront the shark once again, this time with higher stakes and a sense of impending danger lurking just beneath the surface of the ocean. 'Jaws 2' delivers edge-of-your-seat suspense and thrilling aquatic action.

Cast

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  Roy Scheider

  Police Chief Martin Brody

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  Lorraine Gary

  Ellen Brody

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  Murray Hamilton

  Mayor Larry Vaughn

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  Joseph Mascolo

  Len Peterson

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  Jeffrey Kramer

  Hendricks

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  Collin Wilcox Paxton

  Dr. Lureen Elkins

Reviews

Critics have had mixed feelings about 'Jaws 2'. Some praise the film for its ability to maintain suspense and scare audiences, with Roger Ebert giving it 3/4 stars on IMDb. On the other hand, some critics feel that the movie falls short compared to the original 'Jaws', lacking the same level of depth and character development. Rotten Tomatoes' consensus states that 'Jaws 2' is a 'feverish attempt to recapture the magic of its forebear, but only succeeds in eliciting cold, saltsprayed boredom.' Metacritic gave 'Jaws 2' a rating of 51/100, indicating mixed or average reviews. Overall, the sequel is seen as a decent follow-up but struggles to capture the same awe-inspiring essence of its predecessor.