Episode 45: Joe Alves’s Jaws 3-D (1983)
Rotten Tomato Score: 11%
Can you really take Joe Alves's Jaws 3D seriously? Join us on Screams and Streams as we question the necessity of this 1983 follow-up to Spielberg's classic. We kick things off with a plot summary from Mike, setting the stage for our discussion about the Brody brothers' mission to rescue SeaWorld from a gigantic shark. Sam expresses her surprise at the film’s abysmally low score on Rotten Tomatoes—11%!—and admits she found it unexpectedly enjoyable. Meanwhile, Mike's childhood nostalgia takes a hit upon rewatching, and Chad pulls no punches in expressing his loathing for this poorly executed sequel.
We then dive into the cringe-worthy moments that make Jaws 3D both laughable and frustrating. From awkward character portrayals to the poorly executed 3D effects, we leave no stone unturned. Chad leads the charge in highlighting bizarre character choices, like the British underwater photographer's needless boasting and the cowboy boots-wearing oddball. Our critique extends to the film's reliance on outdated 3D technology, particularly in those infamously bad underwater scenes and the shark explosion finale. We also discuss the problematic depiction of captive animals and the tired trope of sharks as menacing villains.
In our concluding chapters, we analyze the relationships and interactions within the film, pointing out the various missed opportunities and inconsistencies. Despite some effective moments, like a suspenseful underwater sequence and a realistically depicted shark attack wound, the film falls flat in many areas. We wrap things up by sharing our individual ratings, and discuss the movie’s overall watchability. Despite its many flaws, we find humor in its absurdity, making it an entertaining film to mock. Follow us on social media and visit our website for more insights and future recommendations!
Sinister Sips
Shark Bite
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Tequila
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Blue Curacao
1/2 oz Grenadine
Pour the 1/2 oz of grenadine in a shot glass and place this upside down in a rocks glass so the grenadine remains trapped in the shot glass
Combine all ingredients, except the grenadine, in a shaker tin with ice and shake
Strain the shaken ingredients into the rocks glass
Remove shot glass and drink
Plot Summary:
A giant thirty-five-foot shark becomes trapped in a SeaWorld theme park and it's up to the sons of police chief Brody to rescue everyone. (Taken from IMDb)
Watchability Scale
Sam gave it a 2.5 Mike and Chad both scored it a 2. We placed it at 2 on the Watchability Scale.
Links
Jaws 3-D (Wikipedia)
Interview With Actress Cathy Cervenka (The Daily Jaws)
The Jaws 3 That Sank Without a Trace (The Daily Jaws)
Sharks, Drugs, And Dennis Quaid (The Daily Jaws)
Jaws 3-D Trivia (TV Tropes)
What Could Have Been (TV Tropes)
20 Things You Didn’t Know About Jaws 3-D (What Culture)
Jaws 3-D Director Against CGI Reboot, and Here’s Why (Dread Central)
Jaws 3 Changed From Comedy to Horror (Screen Rant)