50 Reasons Why Jaws Might Just Be The Greatest Film of All Time

By Oliver Pfeiffer /

26. Amity Island Poster Vandalism

"Now why don't you take a long hard look at that sign. Those proportions are correct". €”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€“

27. Masters Most Genres

Jaws works equally as a suspenseful thriller, terrifying horror movie and riveting seafaring swashbuckling adventure. €”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€“

28. Painfully Funny Moments

From a close up glimpse of old man tits, to Brody pouring himself a pint of red wine to Hooper's aforementioned "...she broke my heart" chestnut and subsequent snarky Quint impersonation "Eye, eye capan!", Jaws has moments to rival the classiest comedies. €”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€“

29. Sound Design

Rightfully winning an Oscar! €”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€”€“

30. The Orca

Quint's vessel perfectly reflects his character: old, worn out but still chugging away. Those cool guys at McFarlane Toys actually released an awesome toy celebrating The Orca and poor Quint's gruesome demise!