Titanic [DVD] [1997]

One of the best Hollywood epics of all time comes alive in this stunning 4K release.

I purchased this DVD as it is a great movie

Let's face it if you haven't seen this film, you have been living under a rock. The biggest film of all time, and the most loved, and in some cases most hated!Yes there are always cynics with a negative opinion of the film, but despite its flaws in my opinion it's an epic masterpiece. It is perfectly cast and acted, wonderfully directed and has beautiful cinematography. Yes there dialogue can be simple and at times cliched, yet that doesn't matter. There are always moments in film that could be better, but with Titanic it works. No this is not the greatest film of all time, but it is one of them.Anyway you know the movie, so how is the Blu-ray, in one word, Masterful! The picture quality is perfect, especially when the ship is shown. My god is it a brilliant transfer. There is a hint of grain, but that adds a special touch to the film. The colors are bold and image is sharp. It really is Reference-qualities picture.And the sound, something that is causing some controversy, really is something special. Yes it is a 5.1 not 7.1 sound-mix. But other than that it works so well. The first half of the movie is simple and at times doesn't seem very "surround" at all everything happens at the front with little sound from the back and sides, yet there are odd little noises and voices that really add atmosphere. Yet, like the film, it really kicks in when the ship hits the icebergs! My god do you feel like you're there. The sound is crisp and detailed, with thunderous bass to add so much depth to the film.If you like the film, this is a must! If you don't this is still a recommend just for the picture and sound. It really will show off you're home cinema.

Okay, I admit I am a fan of Titanic. Why? Well let me explain while trying to be fair. The story is set around the voyage of the real ship RMS Titanic in 1912. We all know how that ends.I will begin by saying that I am a fan of James Camerons work. He has a good idea of big budget blockbuster movies that appeal to me in many ways.Titanic is the only one that until 2016 (Yeah, I know a little late, nearly 20 years right?) that I had been putting off. Why? The negative feedback has a lot to do with it. Eventually I figured why not try to watch it as some of the themes appealed to me.Am I happy to have finally bit the bullet? Yeah I am in most ways. The period costumes and set designs are cool and hold up well even today, the CGI still looks fine for a late 90s movie as well.The casting of the movie sparked mixed feelings from viewers but I don't really mind most of the actors here as they are considerably talented in the chosen roles and play the parts well.Another positive is the soundtrack by James Horner. I love this score. It blends the themes of the movie together well while keeping the pace steady. From Character development and back story scenes to the tension of the disaster in full swing it's a stellar performance from a fine composer. Add Celine Dionn to the mix and you are on to a winner.There is of course a problem here though. It's the Romance between the two lead stars. I have nothing against a young couple falling in love while being totally different, that's natural. Inserting something like that into a movie based on a true disaster on a huge scale however?That literally makes a warning bell go off in my head. Titanic is not a romantic story. It's a tale of class difference and how bad decisions lead to a tragic loss of life in one of histories worst maritime episodes.This aspect of the story is handled well, but the biggest let-down here actually isn't the romantic elements or the cast. It's the writing and Dialogue. Oh My God it's corny. Some of the lines make me grin in embarrassment for the actors and I feel sorry for them on several occasions due to this.I will say it. If the writing had been better even the love story could have been saved. It's a shame as everything else about the movie even after such a long time still holds up to a decent standard.Cheesy lines and cliches set in the background of a real life event as bad as Titanic hitting the Iceberg is something in my opinion you just should not do and that's the reason for the four stars in this review.I do like most aspects of the movie including the history behind the actual event but yeah... I can't get away from the fact that I cringe at the writing of some of the major scenes.Titanic then is a fun movie, if a little long, three hours is pushing the boat out (pun not intended at all)Personally I give it 7/10 because of the soundtrack, historical accuracy that holds up to a decent standard and the effects. The things letting the score down are as I mentioned above.Fictional Romance during a true disaster story, silly lines and predictable outcomes keep the movie from being a masterpiece for me.Try it out on a Rainy day and see how you feel afterwards. I am in the middle, keeping the positive ideas afloat while trying not to let it go down like a sinking ship. Literally walking between the decks to try and keep it equally stable.Puns aside I say don't let negative feedback put you off. Just take the plunge and try the movie. I for one felt like I missed a decent flick that could have been brilliant.

The titanic its a brilliant film but it just shows what happened on that night but the story leading up to it with Jack and Rose it was it was great lovely and touching total tragic what happened beautiful ship its a big must superb film keeps you on the edge of your seat there are very sad moments in the film

Excellent product and delivery!

Great film and great price

Received this today and watched it tonight and I was absolutely amazed by the quality of the 4K transfer. The Dolby Vision was the best. Highly recommend this for Titanic fans.