Abstract
This paper analyzes the opening scenes of "Jaws" and "Jaws 2". It shows that the styles of Steven Spielberg and Jeannot Swarc are different primarily because of the abilities of the two directors. The paper argues that although both movies are similar in every respect, Spielberg's achievement is superior to Swarc's.

From the Paper
"Other characters will be killed; some will have perilously close calls; sometimes people will be in danger and not know it. But the audience knows the danger and therein lies the suspense. The opening sequence sets the stage for what is to come and defines the intensity of emotion that will be sustained throughout the film. Jaws 2, on the other hand, compares to its predecessor in only one way. It sets the tone for the film, which is poorly paced throughout, and crassly depicts the violence of the shark attacks and other traumatic events that are so unrelated to the elemental force of the shark as to be ludicrous."

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