Flaws abound, enjoyable still

Rating: 9/10 (24 December 2002)

Considering 'Titanic' is a truly Hollywood-esque movie, one is not the least bit surprised at the amount of historical inaccuracy present. Regardless of these various (and numerable) mistakes, 'Titanic' still proves to be a highly enjoyable and moving film.
Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio perform well as the main characters of a love story backdropped by the sailing of the doomed vessel. Kathy Bates is excellent as the "Unsinkable Molly Brown," and Frances Fisher performs well as the arrogant, love-to-hate mother of Winslet's character.
The special effects, including a near life-size replica of the ship, are great. The film would be enjoyable to watch simply to see the magnificence of the oceanliner itself. The soundtrack to this film is brilliant as well.