Jaws 3 (1983)
Storyline
This third film in the series follows a group of marine biologists attempting to capture a young great white shark that has wandered into Florida's Sea World Park. However, later it is discovered that the shark's 35-foot mother is also a guest at Sea World. What follows is the shark wreaking havoc on the visitors in the park.
Directors
Cast
Dennis Quaid, John Putch, Lea Thompson, Will Knickerbocker, Simon MacCorkindale, Bess Armstrong, Louis Gossett, Jr., P.H. Moriarty, Dan Blasko, Liz Morris, Lisa Maurer, Harry Grant, Andy Hansen, P.T. Horn, John Edson, Kaye Stevens, Rich Valliere, Alonzo Ward, Cathy Cervenka, Jane Horner, Kathy Jenkins, Steve Mellor, Ray Meunnich, Les Alford, Gary Anstaett, Scott Christoffel, Debbie Connoyer, Mary Davis Duncan, John Floren, John Gaffey, Joe Gilbert, Jackie Kuntarich, Edward Laurie, Holly Lisker, M.J. Lloyd, Carl Mazzocone, Ken Olson, Ronnie Parks, Al Pipkin, Barbara Quinn, Irene Schubert, August Schwartz, Sandy Scott, Tony Shepherd, Dolores Starling, Tamie Steinke, Daniel Stewart
Trailer
Reviews
50
It's harmless but unsurprising...Without Steven Spielberg's timing or John Williams's music, the shark's periodic visits become feeding scenes rather than ferocious attacks. It's like watching someone make regular raids on a refrigerator in search of midnight snacks.
50
Miami Herald
Yes, it's all pretty silly. But for those who can stand the annoyance of the cardboard glasses, there are worse ways to kill a hot afternoon. [23 July 1983, p.D6]
40
Although shot well and boasting some effective 3-D work, this is a woefully inadequate effort, and the series began to slip into inadvertent self-parody.
30
The Jaws cycle has reached its nadir with this surprisingly tepid [Arrivision] 3-D version.
30
Washington Post
Jaws 3-D makes a conclusive case for terminating further sequels to "Jaws," as if one were needed. It also reinforces the impression that 3-D is unlikely to make a sustained comeback until its optical inconveniences and dependence on hokey scare effects can be overcome. [23 July 1983, p.C1]
