Oh Titanic...

I cant say that this movie had the same effect on me that Holly describes. I was 14 years old when I saw this movie in theaters; my friend Kevin and I saw it because we had heard about the lines of teenage girls and wanted to see what the hype was about (neither of us said it, but I am sure the teenage girl factor was also a motivation). Although the love story aspect did not captivate us and Celine's booming voice came off as slightly annoying- the film still carried much weight with us.

When I watch Titanic now it seems that the movie was just destined to become the phenomenon that it was. As Holly pointed out, the film became the highest grossing film of all time, and that record does not seem likely to change.

Everything about this movie is big, even on the small screen Titanic carries more power with it than most action movies. All of the actors do a fine job. If I had to come up with a complaint, I would have to say that the film's script is the weakest part; much of Kate Winslet's diauloge comes across as just overly pretentious, and not in a good way. Winslet's character comes across like an Emo kid who just read Sylvia Platt in modern poetry class and quotes it to their parents when forced to do dishes. I guess this is what they wanted the character to sound like, but it comes off like they are trying way too hard.

Either way, this is small potatoes to the whole film, which is still a great flick eleven years later.

Titanic

"Titanic" is one of the movies that marked my passage from childhood into the teenage world. In fact, it was the first movie I saw in theaters without parents - a significant milestone for me at the age of eleven. Even though the film, and the Celine Dion song with which it has become inherently linked, is more than a little cliche today, I cannot underestimate the impact it had on me and on many others of my generation who saw it in 1997. When my two friends and I left the theater in tears, we returned home only to turn on the radio and hear the haunting opening of "My Heart Will Go On." Immediately, the tragedy was felt all over again, and inspired a fresh bucketload of tears.

What is it about "Titanic" that created such a storm? You could say that it is the baby-faced charm of Leonardo di Caprio, the timelessness and captivating quality of the historical event, or the breathtaking computerized ship horribly vertical in the Atlantic ocean with the ant-like figures clinging desperately to it. But I think what really captured moviegoers' imaginations and hearts was the classic love story between Jack and Rose. As corny as it may be, the romance is as poignant here as in "Casablanca". Set up as polar opposites, the couple's overriding affection for one another perhaps proves to us what we romantics love to see reaffirmed - that love conquers all, and always perseveres. Although it's corny, I will not deny that I can't help but sob and sigh as Jack freezes to death while telling Rose "don't let go!"

Titanic

James Cameron's "Titanic" was made in 1997 to dramatize the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912. It features Leonardo di Caprio and Kate Winslet as Jack and Rose, lovers who meet on board the ocean liner but are separated by class. The film was both a critical and commercial success, tying with "All About Eve" for the most Academy Award nominations, 14. It won 11, including Best Picture. "Titanic" became the highest grossing film of all time.

The film also stars Billy Zane, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, Kathy Bates, Victor Garber and Bernard Hill.

Who hasn't seen "Titanic"?!

The Heat of the Night

I agree with everything that Holly said. In the past I had heard much good about this film and knew of the spin off television show. I loved everything about this film: the story, the characters, and especally the acting. Everyone pulls their role of magnificently. This is especally true of Sidney Poitier, who comes across with serious gravitas.

I loved the film and would recommend it to anyone- best one so far!