Steven Spielberg’s Jaws is a masterclass in suspense and terror. The production might not have been the smoothest, but the final product speaks volumes. Grossing hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office and creating the classic summer movie event all in one stroke, Jaws is a classic that stands the test of time. It can’t be remade, but that didn’t stop Universal from trying to squeeze more dollars out of wallets with a stretch of less successful sequels. Williams' trademark theme -- duh-dum, duh-dum, duh-dum -- is at least impressively detailed and fairly deep, even without the added benefit of an

Note: this set includes the new 4K UHD disc and the same 1080p disc from the previous 2016 release, so comparisons between the two releases can be made below. Universal brings Jaws 2 to UHD SteelBook with a handsome matte presentation. The front panel features a water skier, center, seen from the For fans of Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, this long-awaited 4K Ultra HD release has been well worth the wait. Not only does the film and sound look better even that it did even during its initial theatrical release, it’s hard to imagine that it could ever look better. Universal’s technical team is doing some marvelous 4K catalog restorations right now—here’s hoping we get to see lots more of them on physical Ultra HD going forward. This one is not to be missed. some more blue punch and depth to skies and water. There are some shots where the difference in the sky can be quite dramatic, transitioning from Plot: What’s it about? Video: How does it look? Audio: How does it sound? Supplements: What are the extras? The Bottom Line Plot: What’s it about?

Anniversary Edition is on 4K Ultra HD™ and Collectors Edition Steelbook from Universal and is available now. Will he be proven right at the cost of precious life, or will life go merrily on for Amity's unworried seafarers and beachgoers? white titles are bold and brilliant rather than flat and faded, as on the Blu-ray. The bold red letters revealing the film's title gain significant

Jaws was shot photochemically on 35 mm film using Arriflex 35-III and Panavision Panaflex cameras with anamorphic lenses and was finished on film in the 2.35:1 “scope” ratio for its theatrical exhibition. As part of Universal’s 100th anniversary in 2012, a decision was made to restore and preserve Jaws for the future. The film’s original camera negative was wet gate scanned in native 4K. The image was then digitally cleaned to remove scratches, dirt, and other age-related artifacts. A new 4K DI was created along with a new film-out negative. For its release on Ultra HD, a new HDR color grade was completed too (and fans will be glad to know that HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision options are all included). Despite the fact that this restoration was done 8 years ago, the result is gorgeous. Save for titles and transitions done optically (which means you’re looking at internegative rather than the camera neg), and a few shots in which the focus is a little soft, the improvement in fine detailing is very pleasing. Grain is intact, at a light-moderate level, allowing the image to retain all of its original photochemical character. The HDR grade has been done with a light hand, adding just a little pop to the image. Shadows are a bit deeper, highlights are more naturally luminous but never blown out. Only a couple of image tweaks have been done (notably an adjustment to ensure that the brightness levels of the night sky, as seen through the windows of the Orca’s cabin, match at all times) but these were visible in the 2012 Blu-ray as well (reviewed here at The Bits). The film’s colors benefit the most on Ultra HD, exhibiting a richer luster and more nuanced shadings. Yet remarkably, this film still looks like a production of its day—it retains that familiar Eastman color look. This is a very pleasing 4K presentation of a 1970s vintage film. Anniversary Collectors Edition (which appears to be fully English friendly and exactly the same as the UK release of the same version)And finally, the finer colour textures and enhanced clarity also work to better resolve the film’s inherent grain. Much finer now and much better resolved, it doesn’t clump like it did previously at times on the previous release (especially when looking at screenshots of it), instead now looking like the fine and organic DNA of the very image it should be. Because of some of those shooting problems, it has some issues baked into its very source – the underwater scenes look softer than those above the waterline and certain shots have been given a strange hazy look to them. These remain present in this restoration because they are as much part of the source as the image itself – so it is likely that expectations may need to be managed prior to viewing. The color grading is very good, too. The HDR tones deepen the palette but also bring some minor corrective coloring to the film, for example adding LFE channel. Band music and crowd applause at the opening ceremony struggle to find much clarity. Splashes, crashes, and gunshots aren't too terribly