- Format: NTSC
- Studio: Paramount
- Release Date: Nov 20 2007
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1,368 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000VXWXU6
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #12,976 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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When the theatrical release of James Cameron's Titanic was delayed from July to December of 1997, media pundits speculated that Cameron's $200 million disaster epic would cause the director's downfall, signal the end of the blockbuster era and sink Paramount Studios as quickly as the ill-fated luxury liner had sunk on that fateful night of April 14, 1912. Some studio executives were confident, others horrified, but the clarity of hindsight turned Cameron into an Oscar-winning genius, a shrewd businessman and one of the most successful directors in the history of motion pictures. Titanic would surpass the $1 billion mark in global box-office receipts (largely due to multiple viewings, the majority by teenage girls), win 11 Academy Awards including best picture and director, produce the bestselling movie soundtrack of all time and make a global superstar of Leonardo DiCaprio. A bona fide pop-cultural phenomenon, the film has all the ingredients of a blockbuster (romance, passion, luxury, grand scale, a snidely villain and an epic, life-threatening crisis), but Cameron's alchemy of these ingredients proved more popular than anyone could have predicted. His stroke of genius was to combine absolute authenticity with a pair of fictional lovers whose tragic fate would draw viewers into the heart-wrenching reality of the Titanic disaster. As starving artist Jack Dawson and soon-to-be-married socialite Rose DeWitt Bukater, DiCaprio and Kate Winslet won the hearts of viewers around the world and their brief but never-forgotten love affair provides the humanity that Cameron needed to turn Titanic into an emotional experience. Present-day framing scenes (featuring Gloria Stuart as the 101-year-old Rose) add additional resonance to the story and, although some viewers proved vehemently immune to Cameron's manipulations, few can deny the production's impressive achievements. Although some of the computer-generated visual effects look artificial, others--such as the sunset silhouette of Titanic during its first evening at sea, or the climactic splitting of the ship's sinking hull--are state-of-the-art marvels. In terms of sets and costumes alone, the film is never less than astounding. More than anything else, however, the film's overwhelming popularity speaks for itself. Titanic is an event film and a monument to Cameron's risk-taking audacity, blending the tragic irony of the Titanic disaster with just enough narrative invention to give the historical event its fullest and most timeless dramatic impact. Titanic is an epic love story on par with Gone with the Wind, and, like that earlier box-office phenomenon, it's a film for the ages. --Jeff Shannon
DVD Features
Perhaps James Cameron wasn't ready to dish in 1999 when his mega-hit debuted on DVD with nary an extra (no, we don't count the trailer). Now in 2005, Cameron and his magicians dish on the cutting-edge effects and the craft of the movie. The heart of the extras are over 45 minutes of deleted scenes fans will fawn over, including some dealing with historical backstory (including a scene on the nearby ship California), a great kiss between Jack and Rose, and an extended suspense scene (listen to Cameron's commentary on that one). Happily, the alternate ending was not used (no, Jack doesn't live). The sound has been upgraded (including a DTS 6.1 ES track), the color palate is richer (the interiors glow more), and the picture is anamorphically enhanced for widescreen televisions, although the film is now split onto two discs.
The three-disc set has an abundance of materials; the galleries, for example, contain 628 on-set photos, 447 personal photos from the cinematographer, 532 storyboard sketches, 148 technical drawings, and even a 72-page bibliography. The features on the sets and effects offer some great tidbits, many dealing how everything had to be made versus rented since most items were going to be destroyed on camera.
Cameron is pictured on the box art and his stamp is all over the DVD set. He narrates the deep dive footage, you can read his original "scriptment" (if you want to read though 492 page clicks; some of these extras would have been better on a CD-ROM), and his commentary track is so complete, he covers most of the items the historical experts offer on their own track (they get too caught up in the film to muster more interesting facts). He offers only one apology for a factual "guess" and clears up that "king of the world" riff at the Oscars. The third commentary with most of the key members of the cast and crew is worth a listen but, alas, Leonardo DiCaprio does not contribute to this or any other new feature. Other must-sees: a time-lapse short on the creation of the boat set, and the first-half of a salute to the staff that works as a blooper reel. One caveat: there's a four-disc Region 2 version available in Europe with parodies and other extras, but no one is offering an official reason why it's not offered in the States. --Doug Thomas
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A little pricy but good quality,
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This review is from: Titanic (Special Collector's Edition) (DVD)
I was not able to buy this product anywhere, and I looked everywhere. Even though the price was a bit high, it was worth it. The seller was in Canada and I received the DVD quite quickly. The case was in excellent condition, no scratches or bent corners; and the DVDs were perfect. All the extra items were in the case and in excellent condition as well. I would use this ordering method and seller again. Thanks Amazon!
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Titanic,
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Every one knows this is such a great movie. A++
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Forget 5, give this movie 5 BILLION stars!!!,
By Jane Lane's Twin "see jane write" (Hollywood) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Titanic (Widescreen) (DVD)
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING SPECTACULAR ASTOUNDING UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL film. i cannot praise it enough. Sure, the beginning is very slow and boring, but the rest of the movie is pure genius and entertainment.I can't express how well Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet act in this film. Winslet got nominated for best actress, but EVILLY A beautiful score makes this movie even better. The Oscar-winning song "My Heart Will Go On," (sung by Celine Dion) can move some to tears. The movie itself sure made ME cry!! the ending is so moving and sad, I can't say in words how sad I felt. The special effects are baffling!!!! I can't believe how incredible they are!! I have to say once more how brilliant DiCaprio and Winslet are in this film--they should make more movies together!! anyone who does not like this movie needs a life. They must die. I'll stalk you at night! I WILL STUFF A DRUMSTICK UP YOUR NOSE!!!!..........but really, you should see it..........
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