Titanic (1997) Movie Review

This is an American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as Rose Dewitt.

Movie Summary: James Cameron's "Titanic" is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic; the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. She was the most luxurious liner of her era -- the "ship of dreams" -- which ultimately carried over 1,500 people to their death in the ice cold waters of the North Atlantic in the early hours of April 15, 1912.

“You must do me this honor. Promise me you'll survive. That you won't give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise.” ~ Jack says to Rose.

This movie has inspired me to do my own spin of the book with the supernatural and mystery. Twisted History: Titanic

Review

It has been years since I have seen the movie. I recently re-watched it and it had me in tears at the ending. James Cameron definitely caught your heart and feelings of the tragedy when the Titanic sank, The movie is long about 3 hours, however it is worth watching, if you haven't already.

It starts off with Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio)and his friend playing a card game and won tickets to the Titanic as they board the ship. A seventeen-year-old aristocrat, Rose (Kate Winslet) falls in love with Jack, with his personality and sense of freedom. However when the titanic is struck on the side with an iceberg panic throughout the ship as it starts to sink, The early hours of April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland in the North Atlantic, out of the 2,240 passengers and crew on board, more than 1,500 lost their lives in the disaster.

Fun Facts

• It was the highest-grossing film of 1997, beating The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Men in Black, Batman & Robin, Hercules, Tomorrow Never Dies, The Fifth Element, Anastasia, Flubber and Alien Resurrection. Titanic achieved critical and commercial success on its release. Critics also praised the performances of DiCaprio, Winslet, & Stuart. It remained the highest-grossing film of all time for 12 years before being dethroned by 2009's Avatar, also directed by James Cameron.

• Titanic, which was released on Dec. 19, 1997, was still in theaters when it also came out on VHS on Sept. 1, 1998.

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