Titanic Review
by George Jung (gt6296b AT acmez DOT gatech DOT edu)January 20th, 1998
Titanic (***3/4 out of 4 stars)
The movie is a technological triumph. Real footages of the Titanic wreck were used to make for a breathtaking scene. Computer animation were used throughout to portray the Titanic in all its past glory. Unfortunately, it was painfully obvious that the scenes in which the camera panned away from the Titanic were computer generated. The power of computer animation shined through in the actual sinking of the Titanic. I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw the huge boat sank into the ocean. I wasn't able to tell where the computer animation began and where the live action shots ended.
The acting for the most part was good. I have new found respect for Leonardo DiCaprio as an actor. He truely convinced me that he was a young man named Jack with nothing but a pocket full of dreams on his way to a new life in America. Kate Winslet, who plays Rose, was somewhat unconvincing as a member of the upper-class at first, but came through at the end.
The directing and the script was incredible. The story flowed beautiful throughout the whole movie. Although each scene contains a wealth of details, they do not overwhelm the sences. I was thoroughly convinced that I was on the great Titanic. Although the movie is titled "Titanic" the actually sinking of the ship isn't the focus of the movie. The movie centers around two people in love. Don't be fooled into thinking that such a simplistic plot would bore you, because this movie will grab your attention from the beginning and will never let go till the end.
The movie is truely a classic love story. A poor young man, Jack, meets a young upper-class woman, Rose. The two gradually fall in love but many things prevent them from being together. Jack and Rose are from totally different classes and completely different worlds. Rose's domineering fiance is incredibly jealous of her feelings for Jack and does everything to keep them apart. Rose's mother forbids her daughter from having anything to do with Jack. Although numerous things tested Rose's and Jack's love for each other, their love would be tested to the breaking point by the inenvitable tragedy of the Titanic.
In the last half of the movie you wonder just how will Rose and Jack survive the tragedy of the Titantic? Will the two make it to America? Will they be able to go to Connie Island and ride on the roller coaster until they get sick like they said they would? Will they marry and have many children? Will they live happily ever after? You'll just have to see for yourself.
To sum it up "Titantic" is a life time of love in about 3 hours.
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George K. Jung
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