I Can't Stop Watching This Film

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2006)

When I first saw Titanic I was nine years old and just wanted to see the movie that all the critics were buzzing about. I had no real idea of what the true story of the movie would be; I merely assumed it was an action movie and that the CGI was amazing. Well it was filled with action and the CGI was amazing but what amazed me further was the story itself. I've seen Titanic in full probably about 10-15 times and most of them are recent viewings. I don't know exactly why I cannot stop watching this film but I do realize now more than ever why it is such a great film. There are flaws of course but give Cameron a break, he pulled off a film not many directors would've even dared to attempt.
Titanic is the best film ever made simply because of the way the story developed. The story from the very beginning had a deeper meaning than just the sinking of the ship itself. It touched on every issue plaguing mankind such as the conflict between good and evil, trust, marriage, the role of women in society, money, and love. While it may sound very bias towards the upper class, Titanic reveals something that many movies try to but never fully accomplish. This is the connection between money and evil. Yes, the famous saying is, "Money is the root of all evil," and Titanic did an astounding job proving it. Monetary issues affected just about everything in the movie. It was the reason behind everything that happened. Rose would have never been forced into marrying Cal if it weren't for money, more lower class passengers may have had a better chance of survival if it hadn't been for money, and Lovett would've never found Rose if it hadn't been for his lust for the diamond (aka money).
Not only was the movie outstanding for its development and plot, the acting impressed me. Every actor amazed me except for Amis (played the role of Lizzy Calvert) but then again, her lines were limited. DiCaprio surely fooled me (I initially assumed he was just hype) and Winslet stunned me beyond belief by playing her role to perfection! Billy Zane will forever be remembered for his performance as Caledon Hockley and he is on my top 5 list of all-time favorite "bad guys." I could literally rave about the acting forever, it is unmatched, the best overall acting performance by any cast. As for Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On", it's not a song in particular I would like but it was a great pick for the love theme.
Titanic is one of the few movies to ever make me cry and I'm embarrassed to say that because I do not cry often. However, I'm glad that this movie is as tear-gouging as it is because it helps to relay the message of Titanic and it magnifies the faults of humanity better. Every time I sit down to watch Titanic, I tell myself I will not cry at the final scene...but I always end up lying to myself. I applaud Cameron and everyone involved in the making of Titanic. Every time I see it, I become more and more addicted to it.