The Most Famous Non-Jaws Shark Movie Is Now Streaming Free (But Is it Still as Bad as People Say?)

The Most Famous Non-Jaws Shark Movie Is Now Streaming Free

Many films have tried to replicate the success of Jaws, but few have matched the fame of a 1999 shark movie that recently became available for streaming. There’s no question that Jaws is the iconic shark film. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 summer blockbuster launched a thriving subgenre of shark-based horror that continues today.

Deep Blue Sea Now Streaming on Tubi

Director Renny Harlin's sci-fi horror Deep Blue Sea began streaming on Tubi on November 1. Though initially criticized for its cheesy tone, clichéd script, and plot holes, the movie follows scientists in an isolated underwater research station fighting for survival against three genetically modified, intelligent mako sharks.

Reception and Legacy

While Deep Blue Sea is not a cinematic masterpiece like Jaws and unlikely to be ranked among the best shark movies of all time, it does not deserve its longstanding negative reputation.

"Deep Blue Sea is simply a dumb but entertaining monster movie that is filled with memorable scenes and over-the-top moments and is really a well-crafted film."

"Deep Blue Sea is a film whose primary goal is to entertain, and to that degree, it succeeds exceptionally well."

This film excels at providing fun thrills rather than profound storytelling, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of monster movies.

Author's summary: Although not a classic like Jaws, Deep Blue Sea remains an entertaining and well-crafted shark thriller that deserves more credit than its mixed reviews suggest.

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