setting this movie straight

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2008)

Okay, once and for all- this is the ultimate truth of Titanic. First of all, the same people who watch arty, quirky B budget films that are often viewed once a year in French in some obscure small cinema who are always complaining about under appreciation and narrow mindedness also need to be aware of the fact that often they are the ones being prejudice towards the 'hollywood' films. This movie is not insanely clever. It is not particularly intellectual. It certainly is not modest and yes it is embarrassingly commercial and almost prides itself for being 'Hollywood junk'. Now, it is extremely difficult for me not to judge this movie on those terms but on the other hand, there are elements of it that are wonderful and sensitive.
1. It is emotionally evocative and truly emphatic
2. The acting is incredible on Leonardo Dicaprio's side. (She was horribly miscast and Winslet is one of my favourite actresses but this part is not meant for her) Everyone with exception of her does a superb job though except for that horrific actor who plays her fiancé who i have yet to see again so obviously I'm not the only one who thinks so.
3. the special effects are TERRIFIC
4. The script is wonderful and brilliantly delivered
5. At the end of the day a wonderful love story and truly heartbreaking
6. It manages to grab the audience and show them exactly what it would have been like to have been apart of this complete tragedy.
For these reasons, I truly believe Titanic is a good movie. If you have any brains, of course you will not try and convince yourself that it is not a movie that didn't set out for the blockbuster cash because yes it is a sell out
But who says that a sell out cant be terrific?
It is not a perfect movie, but I am giving it 10/10 because I honestly believe that the love story is beautifully portrayed, the direction is amazing (and I loathe James Cameron) and the cinematography and score are incredible.
Come on people, give it a chance!