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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The plot focuses on the romances of two couples upon the doomed ship. Isabella Paradine (Catherine Zeta Jones) is a wealthy woman mourning the loss of her aunt, who reignites a romance with old flame, Wynn Park (Peter Gallagher). Meanwhile, a charming ne'er do well named Jamie Perse (Mike Doyle) steals a ticket for the ship, and falls for a sweet innocent Irish girl on board. But their romance is threatened by the villainous Simon Doonan (Tim Curry), who has discovered about the ticket and makes Jamie his unwilling accomplice, as well as having sinister plans for the girl. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Emmy Awards, ...Titanic
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I have some problems with this movie. The acting is fine but the actors have been let down by a poor script which can be corny in places. This movie however is one of the first to accurately depict Titanic splitting in two as it sank, and that is a plus. The special effects are also quite good. My main problem with this film however, is Tim Curry's Simon Doonan part, yes it is fiction but his role does not make this film good for family viewing. Take out that storyline and I would actually have enjoyed the film a lot more, the story of Titanic is dramatic enough without adding this role. Some of the casting was inspired George C. Scott portraying Captain Smith was enjoyable but Marilu Henner as Molly Brown was wrong, she is just to delicate to pull off the role of the rather butch Molly Brown. In summing up I am however glad I saw this film flaws and all.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
While this is no James Cameron blockbuster, or even another "Night to Remember", Robert Lieberman's "Titanic" does a decent enough job at telling the legend of this terrible tragedy. Some of the newer revelations about the sinking that have come to light since the wreck, such as the ship breaking in two before it sank and the events that conspired to bring about the collision with the iceberg are also portrayed, which should keep Titanic fans happy. Catherine Zeta-Jones brings a real presence to the film and George C. Scott adds a tragic gravitas as Captain Smith.
My main problem with this film (and the reason I am only awarding it two stars) is the plot line concerning an over-the-top crooked steward (played by a usually brilliant actor Tim Curry) and what I consider to be a gratuitous rape scene in a shower that spoils an otherwise decent and very watchable film.
My main problem with this film (and the reason I am only awarding it two stars) is the plot line concerning an over-the-top crooked steward (played by a usually brilliant actor Tim Curry) and what I consider to be a gratuitous rape scene in a shower that spoils an otherwise decent and very watchable film.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm a huge fan of Catherine Zeta Jones,and liked her very much in this role.Personally,I thought the effects could have been much better.Of course,the finale in James Cameron's film was tremendous.Here,it was somewhat disappointing.I've read real life survivors accounts from the doomed ship,and some of it has been written into the script.Best part for me personally was Peter Gallagher literally forcing his girl into the few available lifeboats.It still shocks me today though,how so many people lost their lives on that ill fated voyage.
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Pretty good spinning of the Titanic yarn for a TV movie. The DVD is simply appalling. Dark,murky,devoid of sharpness and detail. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert Mcgoldrick
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this DVD is one of the best it bring an all new light to the ship titanic. one of catherine zeta jones best acting.
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