Effects vs. Story

Rating: 3/10 (29 June 1999)

First of all, I must say that I didn't have much expectations to this movie in the first place, but as a dedicated movielover I've promised myself to see as many movies of any kind that I possibly can. The plot in the film is no news to anyone, and DiCaprio's arrogant and childish acting is an enormous disappointment after seeing him in films like Whats eating Gilbert Grape?. Kate Winslet is excused, cause she's probably what they could afford after budgeting the stunning effects and DiCaprio. As for the effects, they're of course outstanding, and the sinking sequence is probably some of the most impressing I've ever seen.
To sum it all up; first half hour good, the middle is THE most boring ever, and the end is great, technically. If they've made this a documentary instead, and dropped the lovestory, it'd been a movie worth while, but as it turned out; I'm sorry, but the thumbs should be anywhere but up.