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The making of 1975’s “Jaws” is not a secret. The picture’s troubled production experience has become the stuff of Hollywood legend, and tales of professional struggle and personal camaraderie have been explored in all kinds of media, most notably in a lengthy making-of documentary created for the feature’s laserdisc release (directed by Laurent Bouzereau), and there was 2007’s “The Shark is Still Working,” a marvelous fan-driven overview of the picture that strived to be a bit more comprehensive when handling the many details of the movie and its fans. Now there’s an anniversary to celebrate as Steven Spielberg’s massive summer blockbuster turns 50, inspiring Bouzereau to return to this world for “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” which isn’t exactly complete, but it does the trick, especially for lovers of the suspense classic. Bouzereau treats the assignment as a victory lap, gathering interviewees and footage to celebrate five decades of cinema excellence and influence, covering the basics in moviemaking and personality while adding an oceanic angle to the story, reinforcing the power and majesty of the shark, working to erase the villainous label applied to the creature after “Jaws” was initially released. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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