Lack of historical accuracy, etc.

Rating: 6/10 (16 October 1998)

After watching Titanic ONCE, many things went through my mind. People see this as a masterpiece while I see this movie as another above-average movie. I felt like going to the restroom after staying in my seat for more than three and a half hours (counting trailers). One glaring aspect I personally do not like is Cameron's portrayal of the third class passengers being locked in their area. This did not really happen in the true story of the Titanic. Many famous people died on the ship and Cameron does not refer to this. Instead, he plays on people's emotions to make them feel sorry for the third class passengers' misfortunes. Another setback I saw in the movie was DiCaprio's less than average acting performance. He was not nominated for Best Actor for a reason and Kate Winslet was a poor match to put with him. She looked a lot older than DiCaprio and her better acting ability made DiCaprio's acting look even more disparaging. Even with the movie hoopla, the teenage girl infatuations of DiCaprio, and the great box-office records it broke, Titanic is not one of the best movies of all time, but good enough for a night with a loved one.