A Movie Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (28 March 2008)

In a lot of ways I feel that people slightly overlook the wonderful story of Titanic. The movie did win 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. That says something.
Titanic is based on a true story about the terrible tragedy of the ship, but with a love story twist.
The movie has a beautiful yet simple story of two lovers named Jack and Rose. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet do an amazing job of capturing these characters hearts and bringing them to life in front of your very eyes. They board a ship called Titanic that will change their lives forever. This pair light up the screen and when you see them have their "moment" when they first lay eyes on each other. You fall in love with the couple as they have fallen for each other. Their chemistry together just sizzles in no way that you have seen before. They come from different social worlds but that doesn't stop their love.
Jack is the artist just trying to get by. Rose is the "poor little rich girl" that wants to end her miserable so-called life.
Jack gives her a new take on life and changes her views and opinions in a much better way than she could ever imagine.
But, as we all know. This couple's fate is a little more planned out for them then we think. I won't ruin the ending. ;)
But if you look back on this movie you realize that it has so many different emotions that it captures. Love. Rage. Pure Happiness. Desperation. Passion. Sadness. Everything you can imagine.
It has many memorable moments that will go down into film history. The Flying Scene on the bow of the ship with that beautiful, scenic background and the excellent movie score by James Horner playing. Jack Dawson's amazing take on life and that wonderful toast at the dinner scene. Rose DeWitt Bukater's desperation in her face as she runs seeking to end her life...Jack certainly changes her mind. The captain's look when he realizes what happens to ship. The look of terror on Murdoch's face when he sees that iceberg. The passengers cries of help. And of course, the ever popular ending of this movie. Who can forget that? ;)
This movie has everything a good movie should have. Amazing actors that have great chemistry together; An excellent story line that isn't complex to say the least but nevertheless impacting; A movie score that is ready to leave you breathless; Powerful quotes that just touch your heart; And an ending that is unforgettable.
All in all, I like to call this movie "my favorite movie" because it is. And although, it's a sappy love story and some might call it a "chick flick." (which of course it's not) It's one of the greatest love stories ever told. <3