Jaws 2

Jaws 2 (1978) is the first sequel to Jaws. It is set four years after the events of the original film. Its famous tagline is: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..."

Critical reaction

Although the film was initially met with mixed reviews, many revisionist critics have since experienced a newfound appreciation for the film following its successful release on DVD. Many people agree that John Williams' score is more complex than the original. The film was the highest-grossing sequel in history in 1978 and an all-time top 25 box office champ for more than two decades. Jaws 2 instituted the now common practice of sequels as a film franchise.

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The film's tagline has become one of the most famous in film history: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..." It has been parodied in numerous films; the most notable being the one for the feature film adaptation of the television series, Flipper, "This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water."

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Tagline - Feature film adaptation - Flipper

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