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It was on this day, 43 years ago, that one of the most disastrous and disappointing movie sequels ever hit the big screens in the United States.
Unfortunately, very few movie sequels can match or exceed the thrill and adventure of the originals. That's why fans and critics have come to really cherish legendary sequels like Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Empire Strikes Back, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
In 1975, Steven Spielberg released his breakthrough film, Jaws. The movie greatly exceeded expectations and miraculously overcame multiple hardships to cement its status as a classic horror film.
The first sequel, Jaws 2, had mixed reviews and largely divided the fans. But it's not exactly terrible when you compare it to most other shark movies, especially the two Jaws sequels that followed.
Even though Jaws 2 was significantly inferior to the original, Universal Pictures gave the thumbs-up for a third film. On July 22, 1983, Jaws 3-D was released in theaters across America.
The laughable graphics and special effects made Jaws look even more realistic. Though the film made $87.98 million at the global box office, the tremendously negative reviews tell the real story. Look no further than the 3.8 rating on IMDb or the 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
"There's a reason Spielberg didn't want to be attached to this one. Even the 3-D effects aren't a good enough reason to recommend it," Reel Reviews wrote in its list for "Worst Movie Sequels of All Time."
‘Jaws 3-D’ Left a Lot to Be Desired
As disappointing as Jaws 2 was for many fans, Roy Scheider's return as Police Chief Martin Brody and John Williams' film score stood out as positives. For Jaws 3-D, you'll be hard-pressed to find silver linings.
The horrendous graphics are the most memorable part of Jaws 3-D. Losing Williams' music touch, coupled with the head-scratching decision to run an entirely new cast with no returnees from the first two films, didn't help matters.
