11 Oscars, but it will never be a great film.

Rating: 1/10 (22 July 1999)

What can you say about a film that believes its own hype? James Cameron, script writer and director, has attempted to tackle many social issues but has failed at every attempt. All English people are either dim or evil; all other nationalities are down-trodden and good. The message of this movie appears to be that money is the root of all evil, however he probably felt very differently when he was given a budget for this turkey. Although the special effects were impressive, I found my jaw dropping not so much at the effects, but at the appalling script and juvenile plot line. This could be renamed "The Poseidon Adventure in frocks" but "The Poseidon Adventure" was much better than this film will ever be. All in all "Titanic" was a giant ego trip for Cameron - one which the Academy fell for hook, line and sinker.