This is a movie so suspend your disbelief and stop behaving like Titanic experts.
It has some hugely memorable scenes and a great score as well as decent acting.
This movie is entertaining , what the hell else do you want?. It may have flopped commercially so it gets the treatment from 'buffs'on here.
One word - Phillistines.
decent acting
stop behaving like Titanic experts
Most of what people know was discovered in 1985, what i cant understand is why the James Cameron film is acclaimed and this is ridiculed.
I said decent acting for what it is, i didnt say it was Orson Welles.
Even if historians watch it , i highly doubt they would review it on here - this is a piece of fiction and should be treated as such.
It wouldnt have sounded quite as interesting if the film was called 'raise the Lusitania' whereas everyone roughly knows the story of the Titanic.
Most of what people know was discovered in 1985
James Cameron film is acclaimed and this is ridiculed
I said decent acting for what it is, i didnt say it was Orson Welles.
Even if historians watch it , i highly doubt they would review it on here
this is a piece of fiction and should be treated as such
It wouldnt have sounded quite as interesting if the film was called 'raise the Lusitania' whereas everyone roughly knows the story of the Titanic.
Quite honestly darling im complaining because i feel the rating is too low.
You have passionate opinions about this film , surely that alone would tell you its worthy of a greater rating.
Personaly i find it to be a good film, it ticks all my boxes, although i havent seen it in some time.
Surely even if what you said were true regarding the acting etc, the visuals alone would merit some praise and credit.
Im not sure why im discussing this with you as you seem to like the film despite the flaws you see - it obviously has charm.
Surely even if what you said were true regarding the acting etc, the visuals alone would merit some praise and credit.
Quite honestly darling im complaining because i feel the rating is too low.
The rating equates to its general popularity with the public thats all, it isnt a figure plucked from thin air. Thats why i put some stock in the rating.
I find your name dropping of various people quite tedious, it doesnt lend weight to any of your arguments , it only serves to suggest your moulded by other peoples arguments and philosophys. Your assumption i like movies purely driven by visuals alone is quite misguided.
Im also quite happy with my own traits , thought not perfect , i dont wish to aquire anyone elses. I dont seek others approval for the things i like or dislike.
Vini , Vidi , i left unimpressed.
Name-dropping? What are you talking about? Roger Ebert was a passing reference to a prolific critic. I also mentioned the cast and director of the film. I'll point out that you threw out James Cameron and Orson Welles, two people that have nothing to do with Raise the Titanic.
general popularity with the public
Your assumption i like movies purely driven by visuals alone is quite misguided.
I dont seek others approval for the things i like or dislike.
Sorry, I've never seen this movie, but I just have to call you out on your idiocy...your ability to believe that something created to entertain people can actually be less or more worthy based on Roger Ebert's (may he rest in peace) opinion over someone like mine. That's just idiocy, as I said, since everyone has different tastes, preferences, etc., and since movies are generally created for entertainment. Who are you to say Roger Ebert is any more "right" about what is entertaining than anyone else?
Most of your silly arguements are also semantical and seem to exist for the sake of being arguementative. It makes you seem like a dick, and I think you should explore this perception you cast onto people (me, and perhaps others) who don't even know you based on your posts. It may do you some good in learning how to communicate better and it may, if you are an open minded person, allow you to perceive yourself in a different light and think about the way you present yourself.
Good luck to you.
Sorry, no animals in the discussion hall. You have to dismount your high horse to participate.
HAHA Love the thread title, mainly because I happen to agree with it. I too don't feel this flick is getting fair treatment. The concept is quite exciting as a subject, whether or not it is realistic. Richard Jordan did a decent--not AWESOME, but acceptable--and believable job as Dirk Pitt.
The bottom line here is that this project was obviously created with alot of passion and that recognition should be included in one's vote. I can't see how this film would rate anything less than a 5 overall. I gave it a 7 myself, because I happen to enjoy it. I think it is a fascinating film. But IMHO alot of "titanic junkies" went into this with preconceived notions and couldn't simply turn their analytical minds off and enjoy it for what it is.
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