Surprisingly tepid.
Jaws 3 (1983)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:25
Fresh:3
Rotten:22
Average Rating:3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 39 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: The third film in the successful JAWS franchise follows yet another great white shark with a taste for humans, this time invading the opening ceremonies of a marine park in Florida. The brand new... The third film in the successful JAWS franchise follows yet another great white shark with a taste for humans, this time invading the opening ceremonies of a marine park in Florida. The brand new complex offers visitors the chance to view the undersea kingdom from the safety of glass tunnels on the seabed. When a 35-foot great white breaks into the structure--seemingly in revenge for the death of its progeny--a group of marine biologists must do battle with the mighty mother beast. [More]
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Louis Gossett, Lea Thompson
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Louis Gossett, Lea Thompson, Simon MacCorkindale, John Putch, P.H. Moriarty, Dan Blasko, Liz Morris, Lisa Maurer, Harry Grant, Andy Hansen, P.T. Horn, John Edson, Kaye Stevens, Archie Valliere, Alonzo Ward, Cathy Cervenka, Steve Mellor
Director: Joe Alves
Director: Joe Alves
Screenwriter: Richard Matheson, Carl Gottlieb
Producer: Rupert Hitzig
Composer: John Williams, Alan Parker
Get This Movie
Reviews for Jaws 3
Since the wholly unimaginative series needed a gimmick at this point to stay afloat, the new but short-lived 3-D craze came along just in time.
Where's the three strikes and you're out rule for cinema when you need it. This bites!
Latest News for Jaws 3
September 19, 2008:
Further Reading: Making Waves as Die Welle Arrives
Kim compares and contrasts two versions of the same story as a German version of the story prepares for UK cinemas. More...
August 30, 2007:
Mitsubishi Announces 3D Blu-Ray Players
If you're the type of person who rushes out to get new gadgets as they become available, you've probably already made your choice between HD DVD and Blu-Ray. For those who... More...
February 14, 2007:
This Can't Be the Plot Synopsis for "Jaws 5," Can It?
I'll advise you to take this whole story with a few grains of salt, but let's just dive right in: There just might be a direct-to-video "Jaws" sequel on the way -- and... More...
April 26, 2006:
"I Am Legend" -- Finally!
Forgive me if this sounds like a broken record (er, corrupted MP3, sorry) but you know that big-screen adaptation of Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" that's been... More...
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 14% 14% | The Ugly Truth |
| 98% 98% | Up |
| 36% 36% | G.I. Joe: The Rise of … |
| 52% 52% | The Taking of Pelham 1… |
| 45% 45% | Ice Age: Dawn of the D… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 36% 36% | Angels & Demons |
| 68% 68% | Funny People |
| 25% 25% | Four Christmases |
| 45% 45% | Shorts |
RT On Current TV
DIRECTV 358 | Comcast 107 | DISH Network 196 | More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
CloseSponsored Links
Fresh Links
Featured

The director talks about puppetry perfection and his film, Fantastic Mr. Fox

Hollywood.com ponders whether or not an animated film could win Best Picture.

Richard Corliss previews the season's best offerings and hottest tickets.

The AV Club's Mike D'Angelo airs his beefs with Alfonso Cuaron's Children of Men.
Promos

Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!



Top Critic



