Question: I know that this was the only movie directed by Joe Alves. Did Alves decide to never direct any movie again due to Jaws 3's failure?
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3rd Apr 2021
Jaws 3-D (1983)
Answer: Jaws 3-D is the only theatrical movie he has ever directed but has gone on to be art director for TV movies.
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Answer: You are correct that he never directed another movie because Jaws 3-D underperformed financially and was a critical failure. Alves' directing style was particularly panned. As a further humiliation, Alves was nominated as 'worst director' for the 1983 Golden Raspberry Awards.
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