Well, I’ve already shared with you my love for the 2D version, so here’s the same for the 3D version. Fifteen years after first watching this film, I find myself lining up to see the 3D version on premiere day…such a walk down the memory lane. How often does this happen to a movie? Not very. But out of all the movies I’ve seen from birth till now, Titanic most rightfully deserves this treatment: it’s a classic of my time.
Casting:
- Leonardo DiCaprio is the mega star he is now for a reason. I can’t envision anybody else playing Jack Dawson, and I laugh at the fact that Matthew McCaughey was once even considered for the role. DiCaprio hasn’t played the role of a romantic ever since this film, which I respect but also find unfortunate.
- Kate Winslet was, I would say, close to perfect. She was definitely able to portray Rose’s charm and emotional fragility quite well. But, there are scenes where I just can’t get over her poor American accent (she’s obviously British). I thought that was a basic thing in acting?
Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack
Hits:
- 3D effects were very well employed into every scene
- Starry night skies looked stunning in 3D
- Depiction of 1912 world was very convincingly depicted
- Powerful symbolism of the Couer de la Mer
- $200 billion budget was not put to waste
Misses:
- Rose’s unconvincing American accent
- A rather cliche love story
Breathtaking Sinking of the Titanic
Favourite scene:
A hard choice, but i would ultimately say it’s the bittersweet ending of the film. It’s unclear whether Rose’s reunion with Jack is a dream or a moment in heaven, but regardless, this scene it provides a soft closure to the film’s emotional roller coaster. This ending perfectly wraps up the 3-hour movie by leaving audiences with feelings of both awe and warmth.
Bittersweet Ending
Favourite Quote:
"But now you know there was a man named Jack Dawson and that he saved me... in every way that a person can be saved. I don't even have a picture of him. He exists now...only in my memory."
Conclusion:
Titanic in 2D rocked the world fifteen years ago, and the 3D version has returned to do the same. I agree that this love story is typical and even a bit off the rails; a woman in 1912 would likely not cheat on her fiance with a man she’s met for (literally) a couple days. But amidst all the drama and action in this film, logical reasoning is quickly drowned out by flawless aesthetic moments that were created. After all, it was perfect moments with Jack that changed Rose’s life forever.
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