Review of The Shark Is Still Working (2009) by Brannon C — 20 Aug 2012

Most comprehensive documentary ever made on Jaws.

This review of The Shark Is Still Working (2009) was written by Brannon C on 20 Aug 2012.

The Shark Is Still Working has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 15 Aug 2007

A stupendous documentary...an adrenaline rush of nostalgia and sloppy fanboy kisses that packs more historical perspective in its dorsal fin…

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By Socrates T (1) on 29 Jun 2012

Well, I'm certainly biased here as I've been friends w/ Erik since we were teenagers working as PA's on a TV movie whereas we learned Jaws…

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By Graham D (299) on 28 Nov 2012

Excellent documentary. Ever want to know how Spielberg felt the moment he found out he didn't get a best director nomination for Jaws? Find out here…

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By Scott Weinberg (1,998) for FEARnet (266) on 12 May 2007

An absolute must-own for anyone who's seen Jaws at least 10 or 12 times…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 26 Aug 2012

One of the absolute best Jaws documentaries you will ever see…

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By Dan P (806) on 06 Jul 2008

An exhaustive doc about the making and impact of Jaws…

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By Staci Layne Wilson (667) for Horror.com (214) on 19 Mar 2009

The Shark Is Still Working is well worth a look for diehard devotees of Jaws (and even those who just love 'Shark Week')…

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By Michael H (3,299) on 03 Mar 2013

Although not really offering any new insight, this documentary on the making of Jaws earns some kudos with tales from some of the minor players…

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By Bill Chambers (261) for Film Freak Central (1,643) on 13 Sep 2012

The Shark Is Still Working isn't necessarily better than The Making of Jaws, but it trods less familiar ground…

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By Dave R (1,620) on 09 Aug 2012

It was a good documentary about the cult classic JAWS I enjoyed a look back to a movie I love it was so good still is to this day…

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