Why Does Hollywood do this?

Rating: 5/10 (11 August 2003)

Titanic.
A marvelous story, captivating events and looking a the Box office Totals, there were a lot of people interested in this movie. But why does Hollywood have to make it into a sloppy love story. Surely if they are going to stage a fictional story within one of the most famous events of all time, make it a good one.
Here are some ideas. A Oceans 11 style heist. or a murder mystery, or an espionage thriller. Oh, there are so many possibilities, Why oh why a trashy love story.
The effects in the film are brilliant, the sets are great, the acting is even OK. But the story is inadequate for such a grandiose setting.
It reminds me of Pearl Harbour. Another fantastic event spoiled by a trashy love story. Oh yes, enemy at the gate, another fascinating story ruined by a dubious love story....
Rant over, apologies....