I'll answer my OWN question with 'The Meg'. Sure, you've seen 'the monster who eats everything' before. Sure, It's well done and ranges from Cutsie to Scarey in mere moments.
But you know, even my WIFE liked it. Jason Statham well cast. As was Li Bingbing. (say THAT 3 times real fast!)
And what helps is the Title Character was REAL. Some doubt about actual size, but something with the SAME SHAPE tooth as the Great White but 8" long SHOULD garner your respect. If In-Scale to the fossils which have been found, this thing was at least 60' LONG. And we don't have enough samples to know Max Size but the TEETH? Are a pretty good 'tell' of its disposition and diet. Munch Munch.
No 'Academy Awards' coming. Just good fun for a summer afternoon. Catch it on Bargain Day for best 'scare per dollar'.