Spoiled by commercialism

Rating: 6/10 (2 June 2002)

This is a moderately entertaining film, but overlong and certainly not deserving of multiple Oscars. I've found that, on video, it's best watched in several sessions! I was an early fan of James Cameron and am depressed to see the extent that success has led him to excess. As in THE ABYSS, the director's self-importance seems to radiate from the screen.
I'm surprised at how few people comment on the music. To me it is the most trite, tacky and clumsy part of the whole thing. Whenever we hear the theme that goes with the horrible song "The heart will go on" - which is often! - whatever mood James Cameron has managed to create is destroyed. This is particularly grating towards the end. I found this film's music score particularly disappointing bearing in mind that James Horner has written some excellent film scores.