Is Titanic the best movie ever?

Rating: Null/10 (11 November 1999)

I don't think so! OK so it managed to collect nine Oscars (I think), but look at the categories it failed to scoop: Best Actor (not even nominated), Best actress, Best supporting Actor, Best supporting Actress and, probably the most damning, Best Writing - screenplay written directly for the screen.
The special effects are spectacular, and the cinematography and direction overall are very good, but there's not enough in this film to hold your attention. The first hour and a half are just not interesting!! I watched this movie when it was released I assumed that all the hype surrounding it had raised my level of expectation too high. I watched it again last night and ended up going to bed after about an hour.
The other nominations for best picture in 1998 were As good as it gets, Good Will Hunting, The Full Monty and L.A. Confidential. If you want to see a good film watch any of these, you won't be disappointed.