The Meg early reactions: Exactly the fun & crazy shark fest you hoped for

July 28th 2018, 3:01pm

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

The summer movie season is filled with superheroes, sequels, and animated children’s flicks, but it isn’t really summer until a shark goes mad and starts eating unsuspecting beachgoers. THE MEG means to bring us just that in the biggest package yet as iconic tough guy Jason Statham goes toe-to-toe with a prehistoric Megalodon shark. The only way to do that sort of movie justice is to make it big, loud, silly, fun, and with tons of shark chomping, and according to early reactions that’s just what we will get.

Critics and journalists got a chance to see the big-budget shark movie recently and the first reactions are giving a wave of praise for the movie. This is the kind of movie where you go in, shut off the brain, and watch the madness unfold, and word is director Jon Turteltaub doesn’t pretend this movie is anything different. Reactions praise the loose atmosphere, impressive effects and an overall tone that never takes itself too seriously, but still allows you to connect with what’s going on. In short, if you’re looking for a big, dumb shark movie done smartly, this is the one for you.

Oh I’m allowed to tweet about The Meg now too.

I LOVED The Meg. It is exactly the bonkers, snowball of excess, wild, dumb, fun movie you are hoping for. It knows exactly what it is but is just serious enough to keep you invested. pic.twitter.com/N7ZYqwQ71z

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) July 28, 2018

#TheMeg is the most enjoyable movie of the summer. You'll scream, you'll laugh, and you'll stay the hell out of the water.

Seriously, I can't sing this movie's praises enough. It's pure fun from start to finish. Everything you want out of a trip to the movies. @MegMovie

— Drew Dietsch 🦈🎞️ (@DrewDietsch) July 28, 2018

I saw #TheMeg tonight. It featured a massive shark gaining justifiable revenge against dumb dumbs that invaded its home. I am forever pro-shark. And this movie's a freaking blast. @MegMovie pic.twitter.com/c6IzCbWpyE

— Chris E. Hayner (@ChrisHayner) July 28, 2018

I saw #TheMeg at a screening last night and I can honestly say that I really enjoyed it. It's legitimately well-executed in its tension and action scenes and it 100% knows what type of movie it is without resorting to dumb Sharknado levels of stupidity. Perfect late summer film.

— Conner Schwerdtfeger (@ConnerWS) July 28, 2018

Jason Statham vs giant prehistoric shark = THE big summer movie you’ve been waiting for. A heart-pounding thrill-ride with stunning visual effects & a big sense of humour. A lot of fun. Had a whale of a time, sorry! #TheMeg @MegMovie #JasonStatham 🦈😱 pic.twitter.com/qmyrRdeaeD

— James Kleinmann🗽 (@jameskleinmann) July 28, 2018

#TheMeg *is* like JURASSIC PARK and JAWS on steroids. A total, mega-fun crowd-pleasing riot with bite that’s a gargantuan amount of mega-entertaining, mega-intense thrills. An absolute must see with a crowd. @Themeg2018 @MegMovie @wbpictures pic.twitter.com/pLEy2JJHMJ

— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) July 28, 2018

You guys I just saw #TheMeg @MegMovie. Do you want to see a big big shark eat a bunch of dumb chum hoomans? Then you are my kind of person and yes, it was awesome pic.twitter.com/pZjlUxXg7W

— Mike Rougeau (@RogueCheddar) July 28, 2018

#TheMeg is wicked bloody fun. If, like me, “Jason Statham Vs. Giant prehistoric shark” sounds awesome to you, you will not be disappointed. @MegMovie

— Franchise Fred (@FranchiseFred) July 28, 2018

Obligatory “I’ve seen #TheMeg and it’s crazy stupid blockbuster fun!!” tweet (sans some intentional soapy melodramatics). Statham vs. Supershark battle does *not* disappoint. Every summer season should have at least one underwater ”Asylum But Better” flick like THE MEG. pic.twitter.com/8ayuTmlRJX

— Howlin' Matt Donato (@DoNatoBomb) July 28, 2018

You guys I just saw #TheMeg @MegMovie. Do you want to see a big big shark eat a bunch of dumb chum hoomans? Then you are my kind of person and yes, it was awesome pic.twitter.com/pZjlUxXg7W

— Mike Rougeau (@RogueCheddar) July 28, 2018

THE MEG swims into theaters August 10.