Titanic (1997)
Sometimes love must triumph over disaster.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, Gloria Stewart, David Warner, Victor Garber, Bill Paxton
Director: James Cameron
Running Time: 189 minutes
US MPAA rating: N/AUK BBFC rating: 12
Action, Drama, Romance
On DVD Brock Lovett (Bill Paxton) is a somewhat ruthless treasure hunter searching for profit under the sea in the debris of the wrecked liner Titanic. In particular, he is searching for a necklace featuring an historic blue diamond that is rumoured to have sunk with the ship. He believes he is on the right track when his crew retrieves a safe in which he finds a sketch of a beautiful woman wearing the diamond. The drawing is shown on a TV news programme, and an old lady called Rose Dawson Calvert (Gloria Stewart) comes forward claiming that she is the woman in the drawing. When questioned by the treasure hunters, she tells them her story.
When she joined the Titanic for her maiden voyage Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet), as she was known then, was 17 years old. Her mother (Frances Fisher) had good breeding but little money, so she was taking Rose to America to marry rich Cal Hockley (Billy Zane) - a match that Rose would rather have avoided. Attempting to commit suicide, she was saved by Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a raffish and charming third-class passenger. Jack and Rose started to spend time together, ultimately falling in love, in spite of the disapproval of both her mother and Hockley. Hockley would have done anything to prevent Jack seeing Rose, and falsely accused him of theft. However, the historic events that followed were to change everything.
Cameron's "Titanic" is justly recognised as something of a masterpiece. The film cost a phenomenal amount to make, and most of that spending is visible on screen. Everything about it looks sumptuous, and the effects that go into the sinking of the ship are grippingly realistic. The romantic thread is appealing enough, but its greater purpose is to make the effect of the tragedy more personal. Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio make a fine job of playing the young couple, although the romance is occasionally rather overdone and DiCaprio does struggle at times to give his character as written any real depth. Although the film is a personal romance set amidst a greater disaster story, it is also the story of Rose's life and the effect her experiences have had on her - and it largely succeeds on all counts.
DVD Extras: Very disappointing that there is no Special Edition with behind-the-scenes extras.
Extras: Theatrical trailer.
It's Got: 11 Oscars and a big ship sinking.
It Needs: More depth to the character of Jack.
Alternatives: Pearl Harbour, A Night to Remember, The English Patient.
Summary: James Cameron's masterwork appeals to audiences of all ages, genders and tastes - however, some people may find the romance too sickly and contrived.
Review by Andrea Chee
Review Date: 8th June 2003
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External Links
Titanic at the IMDB
Comments11 Comments |
| ES UNA PELÍCULA EXCELENTE Y EMOCIONANTE, YA QUE EL ROMANCE DE JACK Y ROSE ES LA PUE rta de entrada hacia la película,lo que funcionó perfectamente, ya que la emoción se presenta en todo monento de la cinta, en pocas palabras, es un éxito y un excelente regalo de hollywood. |
| Comment by:- | | 03 August 2004 | ip: logged |
| es una pelicula como la kallampa porque el amor es como la mierda. qe se vallan a la mierda todos los enamorados |
| Comment by:- | | 23 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| pol la zopaipa del gurro la movi qe es mañla la wea. muy larga la chuchá.ma lo qe me caurie en el zine . no voi nunca ma a esa moierda |
| Comment by:- | | 23 September 2004 | ip: logged |
| jah ma arvan ka nii |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 20 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| i really love titanic i want a book of it but i carnt find 1 enywere will u please send me 1 or reply back to me plz |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 26 October 2004 | ip: logged |
| i loved the movie of titanic......its my favourite movie of all time :) |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 07 November 2004 | ip: logged |
| i luv titanic too u ghay asses |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 14 November 2004 | ip: logged |
| I love the movie also it get 5 stars |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 19 November 2004 | ip: logged |
| una pelicula llena de grandes efectos especiales y una historia en la que la gran mayoria quisiera ser ROSE, estubo chida. |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 04 December 2004 | ip: logged |
| yer haha i luved the cough cough scenes haha |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 18 December 2004 | ip: logged |
| The Aviator isn't as sappy, but Titanic is still DiCaprio's best film. The costumes and cinematography make the film... |
| Comment by:- Anonymous | | 27 June 2005 | ip: logged |
