Review – Piranha

Though it would be easy to dismiss this as “Jaws Lite,” there’s actually more here than may immediately meet the eye. With John Sayles writing and Joe Dante directing, it’s fair to expect a clever twist here and there. And as expected, the subtle touches may be found aplenty. My particular favorites are the animated fish creatures toward the beginning. They play no role direct role in the plot, but they’re still kinda cool. Beyond the small stuff, this is a standard tale of science run amuck. Piranha genetically engineered by a military scientist are accidentally released into a river upstream from a summer camp and a resort, with predictable consequences. Worth seeing