How often are students assigned a homework assignment that they may
actually enjoy' Well, I was asked to watch and review one of my all-time
favorite movies, the 1997 film classic Titanic' directed by James Cameron.
I remember seeing this movie when it first came out in the theater with my
family. That memory stands out to me because of the fact that all
throughout the movie the audience all around me, both men and women of all
ages and various ethnicities, cried during the movie's more intense scenes.
Of course, I also loved the Titanic' sound track sung by none other than
Celine Dionne. This assignment was just the reason I needed to rent this
classic again. I have always had an interest in the maiden voyage of the
Titanic but this rendition of the story helped open my eyes and made me
want to know more about the ship, the situation and the times. The idea of
well over a thousand people freezing to death or drowning in the ocean
while the more affluent passengers are rowed away to safety in lifeboats
that still had plenty of seating available reminds me of that the world's
inequities are not a new phenomena. This review is not simply an attempt to
retell the story of the Titanic. It is more of an attempt to provide an
insight into some of the film's symbolism, messages of both internal and
external human struggle and a review if those struggles got resolved as
well as an account of how realistic or believable the movie's setting,
This film was a mega hit and was loved by movie goers the world over.
In regard to honors and awards for the director, cast and crew, one would
have to consider Titanic' a highly successful venture to say the least. I
am definitely taking into consideration that the film received numerous
honors and awards, some of which include:
• 14 Oscar nominations: (Best Director (James Cameron), Best Actress
(Kate Winslet), Best Sup...