A Film So Big It Could Only Be Called "Titanic"

Rating: Null/10 (25 June 2000)

Wow. "Titanic" soars effortlessly through 3 hours and 15 minutes and yet you are not exhausted or tired at all. In fact you may be wanting more by the end. James Cameron reached new heights with this film and will always be remembered as the man who directed "Titanic". From top to bottom the film is almost perfect. Its special effects and minute details make it a real treasure to behold. One feels as if they are really on that doomed liner. The characters are excellent as well. Kate Winslet and Gloria Stuart delivered Oscar-nominated performances. Overlooked, but equally potent was Billy Zane in a well-calibrated role. However, Leonardo DiCaprio is just there it seems. His character has mindless dialogue that does become tiring at times. Despite that small problem it is not enough to keep "Titanic" from easily being one of the best films of the 1990s. 5 stars out of 5.