I recently watched 'Titanic' for the first time in ages, (the 1997 one, me thinks) and I forgot how much I liked it. But the idea that so many people mock it nowadays and say they hate it got me thinking about why they do. It has one of the most spoofed shots ever, but being spoofed is the biggest compliment a film can get.
It won a number of awards at the time and was a massive hit, it's become one of those films that people say they hate even if they haven't seen it and I wondered why films can get to that state, especially if they were as successful as this.
Not only did it show a new take on the voyage and make stars out of it's....stars, it revolutionaised effects. If you watch the effects now it doesn't seem like much cause the industry has moved on but it was great for it's time, no film had had such an extent of effects like this did.
I really like this film and I hate the fact that it's constantly mocked, becasue I hate the idea of a good film being put into one of those categories that makes people scoff. It's not a terrible film like some, yet people consider them side by side. Most people won't admit to liking it now cause people will insult you for liking it and it's a shame cause it's a good film you should watch at least once and to give it a chance.
I am not only defending the film cause the whole 'Titanic' tragedy facinates me, (morbid I know), but it truley is a film that has a solid storyline as well as good characterisation and it touches the audience emotionally.
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Yeah, I agree that it's not that bad, but I believe that people mostly mock it because it's not that good either. It's a decent film, very good direction and effects, but the story and plot is way too simple for 11 Oscars and worldwide bow.
And yes, it touches the audience emotionally, but for an entire different reason which is totally wrong. People are feeling sad in the end because Leo dies, not for all the rest (at least that's what the film delivers).
Also, I don't believe that there are people who haven't seen Titanic :p
I haven't seen Titanic. :p
Really? Really really? OMG, I think I'll shut up now!
P.S. But really, how? Wha... how can.. ah, nevermind!
I agree, Aly must be lying! hehe.
I dont' think you can just say that it wasn't that good a film cause that's just your opinion, if it didn't deserve the praise then why did it get it? Plus there is no reason why simple stories shouldn't get Oscars cause the simpler the storyline the more room for characterisation- which, I agree, isn't always a good thing, but for this I believe it works, simple things can still be effective- look at Lanni with shiney objects!
I do agree that the film probobly could have shown more sadness for the rest but, I did feel sad for the other people still, as did my sister, who says that that is the only part of the film that upsets her. So, they still have managed to but maybe not as effectively as they could have.
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