Greatness

Rating: Null/10 (14 August 2006)

This was a great movie. It's hard to see how I could improve on it. It was over budget - ambitious - and amazing.
I'll start with the period scenery of the early 1900s - very nicely done. The range of dress styles and accommodations aboard the ship as they relate to class was impressive. The recreation of the Titanic was also well done. Throughout the movie the viewer gets to journey throughout this large ship and see everything from the huge engine room through first the class dining area.
Also nicely done was the music (songs and music vocalizations). They integrated very nicely with the story and the idea of an ocean liner.
The story - though fictional - was entertaining. Instead of creating a simple story at the time of the Titanic, Cameron gave us two - one now and one then - and linked the two nicely. There is plenty of action, romance and fun.
Of course, everything in the story happens against the backdrop of one of the most famous disaster events in history. Cameron took his time depicting the tragic event and gave us a seemingly realistic insight into how events unfolded during the sinking event. The special effects were excellent.
If you're in the mood for a great story and have an interest in the Titanic, definitely consider watching this movie.