An amazing little gem

Rating: 10/10 (23 August 2005)

Unfourntunatly, with how good this movie is, it really never reached the mainstream attention that a movie with a budget like this deserves or expects. When i mention "Titanic" people say, "oh, you mean the one with josh hartnet?" and usually i say, "well, no, you must be thinking of Tora Tora Tora."
This little known example of Leondaro DiCaprios debut into film showcases what range he has as an actor. As is the case with many, he had to start small using this small independent-type film as a jumping board to get into the mainstream attention. Best of luck to leo.
Before I saw this movie, i never had seen any scenes involving jack and rose. Every moment from the start was new to me, and made me realize exactly how much I didn't know until about the movie until i saw it on the screen.
Its very sad, and a few people i know actually admitted to crying (!) when it was over, (i know) but the emotion doesn't take away from the neat little motion picture. The most remarkable thing about this film was its charm and slow yet deliberate pacing. the subtle climax blew me off my feet, and not spoil anything, (SPOILER ALERT), when the (gasp) boat sank i did NOT see that coming!
Anyway, in all, if you want to take the time to travel a little off the beaten path, take a look at titanic, and amaze your movie buff friends when they say, "heard of James Camerons first picture?" you'll say, "HELL YES!!"