Titanic: Film Review

I can say that we can mostly agree that Titanic is one of the most famous and memorable romance film of all time. It took us from present day to about 80 years ago to when the Titanic was first introduced. To me, watching this film felt like a dream because the way the film was made . To everyone, the Titanic was called "the ship of dreams". Cameron made this happen by his amazing ability to replicate the ship from the size to the intricate designs of the doors. It is a great portrayal of what modern technology can contribute to romantic and dramatic storytelling.

Jack is the poor artist who wins a ticket to board the Titanic from a poker game and Rose is a rich American girl who is engaged to a rich, cold hearted man. Jack first sees Rose on deck and instantly is swooned over by her appearance. They eventually get to know each other. As their friendship grows, their attraction for each other grows. Their love for each other is clearly shown from all the sneaking around and the famous scene of when Jack creates a portrait of Rose with her necklace. Of course their would be conflict between Rose and her mother, Rose and her fiancee, and Jack and her mother and fiancee. Just as the conflicts get more complicated, Titanic hits an iceberg and starts to sink. I loved this special effect and was amazed at how real it looked, because it was the climax of the movie. As people are jumping off the ship or dropped into it, Rose and Jack are sticking with each other, hand in hand, staying alive for the other.

Not only does James Cameron, the director of the film, capture us with his special effects, but he never ceases to make it all about the protagonists. No matter what happened, Rose and Jack are always seen together in the spotlight. From this film, you can see the heated romance and how much they cared for on another just by how they look at each other in the eyes. My favorite scene of all was when Jack helped Rose up on top of a floating door and held hands in the freezing waters until he dies. Rose, still alive, begged him to come back to life but in the end, she eventually had to let him go. To the end, Rose still care for Jack as the movie transitions back to the present of her at the age of 101. This film is a great depiction of romance and lasting love, where the romance between them never dies and never will.