Jawsis one of the most important films in the history of film.
But whenever a film is as undeniably amazing as the original Jaws is, it is worth countless imitators.
The premise is too absurd to take seriously and yet the movie never gives way to full-on goofy fun.
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Released among an early-decade shark movie revival,Dark Tide, came out after contemporaries likeThe ReefandShark Night 3D.
The promise of creature-on-creature violence would become a staple in future aquatic b movies such asMega Shark Vs.
Giant OctopusorSharktopus vs Whalewolf, but Tentacles treat it like an afterthought.
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Of all theJawsrip-offs, The Great White is the most plainlyJaws-like of all of them.
Like Jaws, however,Sharknadoalso gave way to a slough of horrible sequels and imitators all its own.
And, it is from this unholy blend of laziness and defensiveness that a film likeSanta Jawsis created.
This Christmas-themed shark movie, featuring a shark with a narwhal-like candy cane spearisterrible for certain.
While the likes ofBarracudaandOrcawere unoriginal, they were at least honest about what they were.
Instead of just beinganothershark movie, however,Mako almosthad an inkling of pure genius.
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Even the film’s soundtrack is not devoid of controversy and plagiarism.
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