A classic film, one of the best epics

Rating: Null/10 (22 February 2013)

James Cameron creates a head spinning tale of romance and despair with the characters of Jack and Rose and the tragedy of the Titanic sinking. This movie is still captivating people everywhere over 15 years after its original release.
If one is searching for a solely historical account of the Titanic sinking, then this is not the movie for them. While tying in key historical elements, Cameron has stated that Titanic was not meant to be a historical account but a love story. He does a wonderful job of combining the tragedy of the sinking and the story of forbidden lovers, but some historical events are not included. For example, many reviewers ask why Cameron did not include the Californinan shutting of its radio for the night. This scene was in fact filmed but then cut due to Cameron feeling that "If Titanic is powerful as a metaphor, as a microcosm for the end of the world in a sense, then that world must be self contained."
However, if you are looking for a beautiful, heart wrenching love story with a historical setting, this is the movie for you. You can't help but to be swept up in the elegance of the period. The costumes and sets are lavish for the upper class and realistically drab for those of the lower class. The dialogue is excellent, seamlessly creating a beautiful story line. The special effects used along with gorgeous camera work produce shots upon shots of heart stopping images. Winslet and DiCaprio have undeniable chemistry and are extremely convincing in their roles of wealthy and poor, respectively.
Overall, this film is a must see classic for people of all ages. I have seen it several times yet I always find something new to be in awe of.
10/10