Most of you have heard of Titanic, if not seen it repeatedly. James Cameron’s blockbuster chronicles the Titanic’s tragic demise, when it hit an iceberg and sank in 1912, and also creates a fictional love story aboard the doomed ship. A young Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet portray Jack and Rose, two people from different worlds, as they fall in love and then fight to stay alive.
Titanic was originally released in 1997 and became one of the biggest box office successes in history. Watching the film again fifteen years later, it’s not hard to guess why Titanic was so successful.
Jack Dawson (Leonard DiCaprio) is a fairly irresistible character for the ladies to fall in love with, and there’s plenty of action and destruction in the second half of the film to satisfy the men. Throw in the fact that the movie’s a tearjerker, and it’s no wonder the film was a success.
In my opinion, Titanic remains a good movie, perhaps a little maudlin for my taste, but undeniably entertaining.
Cameron’s attention to detail is astonishing, and Titanic truly takes you back to 1912. As for the 3D, Cameron didn’t throw in annoying over the top effects; instead, the entire picture seems enhanced and beautiful, so the screen is a treat to look at. Even though the 3D was added later, it doesn’t seem substandard, and the rest of Titanic’s effects are still impressive today.
If you liked Titanic the first time, you should go see it again in 3D. Titanic is a great movie to see on the big screen. However don’t forget that the film’s running time is 3 hours 15 minutes, and the story drags a little, so make sure you’re willing to sit still that long. I don’t recommend taking any children to Titanic, the scenes of the ship sinking are sometimes disturbing, and Jack and Rose’s romance includes some adult details.
Rated PG-13 for violence, nudity, sensuality, and brief language.
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