Why do people hate this film?

Rating: 10/10 (8 October 1999)

I think people hate this film because they are letting the hype about the film interfere with how they see the film. Don't judge a film based on outside influences. Don't hate it because Cameron is an egomaniac. Don't hate it because 14 year old girls went 20 times just to see Leo. Don't hate it because they played that song 10 times a day for a year. Hate it because you hate the movie itself, what was on the screen and that alone. If you but all the hype aside I think you will see a truly great film. A film that succeeds on many levels. Special effects, acting, music, action, humor, historical, moral, philosophical. Did I miss one? I'll admit I love Cameron films. I don't however typically like "chick" flicks, and this is partially a chick flick. But it is also an "action" flick. Does it go on to long. I say about 5 minutes. I hate the part with the stupid kid screaming alone in the hallway. Other than that it's perfect in just about every way. I graduated from film school and nothing I saw there came close to this film.