Critique Paper About “Titanic” by Yeisha Dawa

Titanic" is a classic film that was released in 1997, directed by James Cameron. It is a romantic
drama based on the true story of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.The movie is known for its
lavish production, stunning visual effects, and excellent performances by the cast. However,
upon closer examination, there are several issues with the film that can be criticized.
However, we'll address criticism later. The Titanic portrays the 1912 voyage that Jack Dawson
and Rose DeWitt Bukater took from Southampton to New York City as a passionate, successful,
and romantic love tale between Jack Dawson, portrayed by Leonardo Dicaprio, and Rose
DeWitt Bukater, portrayed by Kate Winslet. James Cameron, the director, spent $200 million to
capture this stirring story. The 193-minute blockbuster epic won the 70th Academy trophies with
11 trophies.The majority of the film takes place on board The Titanic, but there are also
contemporary moments in which Rose, who is 86 years old, recounts some of her experiences
while aboard the ship. Nevertheless, certain memories date back to April 12, 1912. A work of
romance, tragedy, drama, historical fiction, or epic literature might all be used to describe the
Titanic. The main conflict of this film is around Jack and Rose's love story, which in this instance
is not unduly cliché because of a case unrelated to this one. However, The Titanic is for you if
you have a soft spot for a hopeless romantic love story and if you don't hesitate to cry.
On the other hand, The Titanic won't disappoint, if you prefer an action-packed disaster than a
romantic one. Cameron combines amazing camera work—in my opinion—as well as special
effects to brilliantly depict the sinking's devastation. After a tragic and heartbreaking sinking
caused by an unintentional collision with an iceberg in the early hours of April 15, 1912, the ship
now faces west on the ocean floor. I adore this movie. It has positive acting, an original plot, and
is timeless. It is much more than just Jack and Rose's love; it is an excellent picture of the
catastrophe.
It was fascinating to see the background of the entire ship and not just the two main characters
like in a usual love story, which I found to be pretty interesting to see how these enormous
spacecraft function. It would take a lot of nitpicking on my part to find something wrong with this
movie. I just thought about one thing, which some people could consider selfish. I know I am not
the first person to bring up this popular debate but Rose nearing the end of the film in the water
arguably had enough room for Jack to fit on to.The way that the film ended may of been a bit
predictable but I found to be abrupt and disheartening. I would have liked to have seen more of
how Rose handled the loss of her beloved Jack. Starting at the beginning , Jack is a "poor boy"
who wins a seat on the inaugural voyage of the Titanic, the most well-known and soon to be
infamous ship in history. As Jack embarks on the journey, he quickly learns that this ship has a
clear class structure, with lower classes required to dwell near the bottom of the ship, which
appears to be dark and dingy. Nevertheless, Jack is grateful and can't believe his good fortune
to be on this ship. He feels a spark and affection as soon as he sees Rose. However, in post-
edwardian society, this love would not be tolerated because Rose is a "rich girl." Rose
immediately rejects the notion that Jack and she might ever be together as soon as their soulful
eyes contact. This shows that you can be meant to be with anyone, and I believe that many
people can connect to it. You can't control who you fall in love with once you put class, race, and
religion aside. Jack and Rose were not the "norm" in this situation, and many couples still today
deal with being rejected by the family or friends of the other because of status. I found it
impressive to discover that the longer Rose spends with Jack she realises she is not suited for
life in a first class cage that her society has placed her in.
The wise grace of third-class passenger has shown her a joyful and loving side to life to which
Rose chooses over her current life and family. Rose does not desire a life in which she must eat
every meal with silverware. However, DiCaprio and Winslet are just two more out of 3547
people who will experience the sinking due to their youth and infatuation with one another. The
level of detail that these two portrayed in their roles increased the film's realism and helped it
become a classic. Their performance was faultless.On the top decks Cameron depicts the
inadequacies of the life rafts, equipment shortages and the pride of the ships creators and
captain. During the last hour of the film and a key scene from the film "the sinking scene"
beautifully captures the visual and special effects of something so mournful. Being filmed in
1997 these visuals stunned me with how realistic Cameron made this. Walls crashing down,
water flooding the rooms and decks, those only holding a third class ticket locked down in the
below decks were the first of many to suffer.The ship is angled at 180 degrees and partially
submerged in the final minutes, with Cameron using a long shot to allow the spectator to see
the entire scene. Diegetic screams are heard as desperate people jump from the ship into the
frigid waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, where their lives would end.
Jack and Rose are to be seen in their final moments together floating on a door in the ocean.
Supposedly with only enough room for one Jack being the true gentleman he is gives the space
to Rose. Jack dies from hyperthermia and a very moving goodbye has to be said by Rose. With
the narration style this film is told in we hear still to this present day that Rose never stopped
loving Jack even moving on with her life which I think was a very lovely touch to add. I think it is
definitely fair to say The Titanic is a crowd pleaser to any one young or old, a classic and a story
close to many people's hearts. Many people have watched this movie at least over five times
and the ending will still be guaranteed to leave you in a somber state with tears miserably
streaming down your face. Cameron did a spectacular job of capturing this story and made The
Titanic a film everybody will remember. "The heart of the Ocean" still remains a mystery to this
day adding a moody and airy end to a sorrowful film.
The plot of the movie revolves around the love story between Jack and Rose, which is set
against the backdrop of the Titanic's tragic sinking. While the love story between the two lead
characters is heartwarming and engaging, it takes up a considerable amount of screen time. As
a result, the portrayal of the Titanic's historical events seems rushed and underdeveloped.
Moreover, the movie takes creative liberties in portraying certain historical facts, such as the
depiction of the ship's officers as incompetent and villainous.
The characters in Titanic are well-developed and have distinct personalities. However, some
critics have pointed out that the portrayal of the characters is overly simplistic, with the
characters being either good or bad. The protagonist, Jack, is portrayed as a heroic figure, while
the antagonist, Cal, is portrayed as a villainous and selfish person. While the movie attempts to
add depth to the characters, such as the portrayal of Rose as a strong-willed and independent
woman, the characters are still primarily defined by their roles in the love story.
While Titanic is a fictional movie, it is based on a real-life event. However, the movie takes
creative liberties in portraying certain historical facts, such as the portrayal of the ship's officers
as incompetent and villainous. This portrayal has been criticized by some historians, who argue
that the ship's officers acted heroically during the sinking. Moreover, the movie also takes
liberties in portraying the class divide on the ship, with the lower-class passengers being
portrayed as noble and heroic, while the upper-class passengers are portrayed as selfish and
villainous.
The production values of Titanic are exceptional, with the movie featuring stunning visual effects
and a memorable musical score. The attention to detail in recreating the ship and its interiors is
impressive, and the movie's depiction of the sinking is both realistic and harrowing. However,
some critics have pointed out that the movie's reliance on visual effects and spectacle comes at
the expense of character development and historical accuracy.
Now back to criticism, one of the main criticisms of "Titanic" is its historical inaccuracy. While the
movie is based on real events, Cameron took several liberties with the facts to create a more
compelling narrative. For instance, the character of Rose, played by Kate Winslet, is entirely
fictional, and the love story between her and Jack, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is entirely
made up. This artistic license is understandable in a Hollywood film, but it can be misleading to
viewers who are not familiar with the real events.

Another criticism of the film is its length. At three hours and fifteen minutes, "Titanic" is a long
movie, and the pacing can feel slow at times. While the love story between Rose and Jack is
undoubtedly compelling, some scenes feel dragged out, and the film could have benefited from
some tighter editing. The film's portrayal of class and gender roles is also problematic. While the
movie attempts to critique the rigid social hierarchy of the time, it ultimately reinforces gender
stereotypes and perpetuates a simplistic view of class relations. The rich passengers are
portrayed as snobbish and arrogant, while the lower-class passengers are depicted as virtuous
and kind-hearted. Similarly, Rose's character is a victim of patriarchy, but her ultimate
empowerment is achieved through her relationship with Jack, which reinforces the idea that a
woman's worth is tied to her relationship with a man.

Finally, the film's treatment of the tragedy itself has also been criticized. While the sinking of the
Titanic is undoubtedly a tragedy, the movie's focus on the love story between Rose and Jack
can feel insensitive and even disrespectful to the actual victims and their families. The film also
minimizes the heroism of the crew and passengers who sacrificed themselves to save others,
instead focusing on the romanticized story of Rose and Jack.

In conclusion, while "Titanic" is undoubtedly a visually stunning and entertaining movie, it has
several issues that can be critiqued. Its historical inaccuracies, length, portrayal of class and
gender roles, and treatment of the tragedy itself are all valid points of criticism. However, it is still
a beloved classic that continues to captivate audiences almost 25 years after its release.