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A Quick Tip by Sharrie

Jan 7, 2010

by Sharrie

Wasting so much $$$ to sink a ship on the screen & then to market the movie as a Love Story? Total waste!

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Scotman May 27, 2011

Disagreed. It's a historical fact that in 1912 a ship named Titanic sank. There have been many films since then that have some kind of angle, like romance. I thought they did a good job with the story and effects. You might as well close down Hollywood and say all movies are cancelled and that all money will be spent on the poor. Great film!

Sharrie May 28, 2011

That might not be such a bad idea afterall, LOL!

Scotman May 28, 2011

OK, and let's shut down all the recording studios to stop the million dollar teenage rockers. And let's shut down all sports for all those overpaid players and give all the money away. Or, you could just move to a Muslim country, LOL. No sports, no music, no movies. No fun.

Sharrie May 28, 2011

Oh, there would be sports, music and other entertainments. Just not the way it's been capitalized like it used to be. A Muslim country has sports, music and movies. What gave you the idea they have no entertainment?!

Sharrie May 28, 2011

When it comes to entertainment, I don't believe it should rank higher than human lives. When so many are going hungry and getting less than $1 a day in the world, spending a sum of $200 million on a movie is a bit too much. We are not referring to some equally or even better movies made with a lot less budget than this one.

Scotman May 28, 2011

I'm not sure how to respond to that since the poor problem has nothing to do with movies. Back to my original point, I don't think it was a waste at all. Earlier Titanic movies (from the 1950s I think, I'll have to look it up) also were love stories and one was propaganda. My thought is that there is nothing wrong with movies and entertainment. Creativity and artistry are important. Sorry you didn't like Titanic. Many people and the Academy Awards did. :)

The sources of cash come from the ticket sales, DVD sales and the actual production from the studios. So you would shut down hollywood, give any money they make to the poor and put millions out of work.

There will always be poor people. I don't believe in rewarding poor people. I do believe in social programs to help them out, but they should have enough courage and self-esteem to get themselves out of it.

As for Muslim countries, I don't know a lot about them, other than they don't like modern American music. Having religion run a government is something Americans have always disagreed with since 1776.

To me the production values and story of Titanic were great. Not a perfect film, but neither is it a waste.

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woopak_the_thrill December 16, 2010

Agreed. :)

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review by Stephanie_Smith19. May 02, 2011

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I have great respect for James Cameron, I really do. It seems that everything the man touches turns to money regardless of its quality. I also have great respect for Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, for giving great performances in this movie and having careers to this day that aren't solely based off Titanic. I was planning to watch this movie and write a review of how overrated it is. However, I have finished watching it and I can safely say that I don't have the heart to do so and … more

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review by Stephanie_Smith19. May 02, 2011

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Votes +23 +24 / -1 Titanic (1997) Genre: Drama Posted on 4/15/11 06:10 PM I have great respect for James Cameron, I really do. It seems that everything the man touches turns to money regardless of its quality. I also have great respect for Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, for giving great performances in this movie and having careers to this day that aren't solely based off Titanic. I was planning to watch this movie and … more

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Quick Tip by kfontenot. September 29, 2011

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I really enjoyed this film when it first came out. However, it hasn't aged well with me and I just can't commit myself to the time to watch it anymore.

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review by Sean_Rhodes. July 05, 2009

It's Good for the Most Part, But It Hasn't Aged Well

Almost everyone is aware of the movie Titanic. It is the world's highest grossing film, and it doesn't look like anything will out-gross it any time. Despite a huge box office gross, however, it's easy to say that there probably a million movies that are a whole lot better. In 1997-1998 while it was reigning at the box office (staying at number 1 for fifteen straight weeks) it seemed like an unstoppable phenomenon. People were seeing it more than once... a lot more than once. … more

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Quick Tip by mhughes. January 17, 2011

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One of the best movies ever, I cry every time I watch it.

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review by Lopez15. March 05, 2010

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A film that defined a genration and still has the power to speak to audiences of today...

A film that defined a generation and still has the power to speak to audiences of today...

The sinking of the Titanic was one of the greatest tragedies in history more than a 1,517 lives were lost to the frozen waters it was a tragedy that shook the world in 1912 and left a lasting impression on all those who heard of the loss of that day. Many films have been made in 1943 Werner Klinger used the events as Nazi propaganda to discredit British and American capitalist dealings and glorify the bravery and selflessness of Germanic … more

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Quick Tip by Sean_Rhodes. July 19, 2010

A Quick Tip by Sean_Rhodes

Aside from it's legacy at the box office, Titanic has little that makes it that memorable. It doesn't have a lot that makes it stand out. It's got great film technique and a huge emotional impact, but there are dozens more movies that have the same impact... it's just a movie that had a fantastic run at the box office and a smart director behind the camera.

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review by MahboobAhmed123. July 15, 2010

I loved it..But Im really sad.

omg i loved this movie its the best movie ever..But its really sad the way everyone dies and i hate the way they show everything it breaks my heart ecuae thinking of kids and babies omg its soo sad to even think of such a traggic incident happening to you..I am really sad to see this movie..i was soo sad at the end of the movie..I felt so bad for the people who had to suffer the frozen water..i really liked the way Kate winslets toe dancing steps they were awesome..Both of there chemistry rocked...It … more

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review by heavenswrath. July 01, 2010

Sorry, but Dicaprio should've lived!

This move is moving. It was historical. It was kinda slow. There are just so many things that I don't understand about this movie. Much of it has to do with character motivation. Also one of my biggest problems with it, is that Dicaprio should not have died! I felt like he didn't want it bad enough. In these type of tragic movies I try to put myself into the shoes of the characters and try to think about what I'd do. And maybe it's just me, but I would've survived the tragedy. … more

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Quick Tip by stacie12. June 08, 2010

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One of the best movies of all time. I cry every time I watch it.

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Titanic is a romantic drama film released on December 19, 1997 and produced by Paramount Pictures. The film was directed and written by James Cameron. Titanic was produced by Jon Landau along with James Cameron, and starred Leonardo DiCaprio,Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Frances Fisher, Victor Garber, Kathy Bates, GloriaStuart, Bill Paxton and Danny Nucci

Titanic is a fictional story of a rich woman and a poor man on the Titanic who meet on the unsinkable ship perfect optimizer. Featuring spectacular special effects set amidst the backdrop of one ofthe most tragic events of the 20th Century, James Cameron'saward-winning TITANIC stands as one of the greatest Hollywoodspectaculars of all time. Beginning with an undersea expedition in the1990s, in which scuba divers are searching the sunken ship for lostrelics, a painting of young Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) isfound. This triggers a flashback to the young woman's story as ithappened on the doomed Titanic. Rose is a daughter of privilege on herway to be married to an arrogant but wealthy young man (Billy Zane).Despairing, Rose finds herself falling in love with Jack Dawson(Leonardo DiCaprio), a carefree and poor young artist who is alsoaboard. When the great ship strikes an iceberg and begins to sink, Roseand Jack have only each other as their world falls apart around them.

After its releasethe film received 48 nominations, andcelebrated 76 various wins and 11 Academy Awardsin 1998 for ...

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Cast: David Thursby, Charles R. Keane, Mae Marsh, Eugene Borden, Gloria Gordon, Ashley Cowan, Alberto Morin, Harry Cording, Nicolas Coster, Elizabeth Flournoy, Barbara Stanwyck, Salvador Baguez, Roy Gordon, Allyn Joslyn, Thelma Ritter, John Fraser, Anthony Eustrel, Gordon Richards, Marta Mitrovich, Robert Wagner, Bert Stevens, Herbert Deans, Michael Hadlow, Barry Bernard, Michael Ferris, Michael Rennie, Owen McGiveney, Robin Hughes, William Cottrell, Pat O'Moore, Brian Aherne, Edmund Purdom, David Hoffman, Ron Hagerthy, Richard Peel, Patrick Aherne, Frances Bergen, George Boyce, Clifton Webb, John Dodsworth, Audrey Dalton, Richard Basehart, James Todd, William Johnstone, Christopher Severn, James Lilburn, Charles Fitzsimmons, Helen Van Tuyl, Ivis Goulding, Harper Carter, Lee Graham, Merry Anders, Melinda Markey, Conrad Feia, Richard West, Donald Chaffin, Camillo Guercio, Ivan Hayes, John Costello, Robin Camp

Director: James Cameron

Genre: Drama

Release Date: December 19, 1997

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Screen Writer: James Cameron

Runtime: 3hrs 14min

Studio: Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, Paramount Pictures, Lightstorm Entertainment

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