Although I have read some "pans" of Loren D. Estleman's works, I thought "Dr.Jekyll and Mr. Holmes" was very well done in the re-telling of a familiar mystery, applying the familiar methods and byplay which Holmes and Watson exhibited in Doyle's "canon." First of all the time - 1886 - of Stevenson's novel would have been also that of Holmes. Although the original tone and spirit of Doyles' works have been carefully imitated, there is also much originality in the action and wit in this writing. The final dramatic confrontation between Holmes and Jekyll/Hyde is rather finely done and the final chapter of the meeting of Holmes and Robert Louis Stevenson adds very much to the reading. For those who do not prefer the many Sherlock Holmes pastiches and prefer the "canon", I would suggest they read "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes" before passing judgment.

I would rate "A Night To Remember" the best of the three "Titanic" Videos in my collection. "A Night To Remember" most likely sticks to the facts, and presents them from the view of Officer Lightoller."Titanic" (1997)is certainly the most spectacular and has its own moments of accuracy, but veers off on the "Rose ! Rose ! Jack ! Jack !" sub plot. "Titanic" (1953)
is "The Weakest Link". However,being a fan of Clifton Webb,this was the one feature that saved if from complete oblivion. Also it's interesting to compare the lines of Leonardo DiCaprio-vs-Robert Wagner and Kate Winslet-vs-Audrey Dalton. One final note, to complete your appreciation of the films, I would also advise playing the "Titanic-Adventure Out of Time" CD-ROM game. I finally muddled through this, getting off the ship safely and having the right stuff with me to prevent the Russian Revolution
and World Wars I and II. Also, you can take the tour and your own personal cruise on RMS Titanic if you take the "Tour" option.

I suppose every person who has ever seen this movie has their own opinion, and their own view of what is good and what is bad about the film,which I suppose that it was these reviews are all about. I enjoyed it mostly from the standpoint of the special effects such as the bridge and engine room scenes (before, during and after the collision with the iceberg.) Some people don't like the music, but I do: in particular the "Southampton" and "Take her to sea, Mr. Murdoch" sequences . To really appreciate this film, I think you need to have a copy of "A Night To Remember" and "Titanic" (1953). I first saw the 1953 version while in the Navy during the Korean Conflict......the film was alright, but not all that outstanding....its only redeeming factor being that am a fan of Clifton Webb. I would rate the three films in the order listed below. Another interesting sidelight to appreciation of the films is the CD-ROM Game "Titanic-Adventure Out Of Time". I finally muddled through the game and got off safely, having everything with me on th lifeboat to prevent the Russian Revolution, World War I and World War II, et cetera, et cetera and so forth. However, I find the "Tour" option the most interesting. You can watch the
film(s) and then take your own personal cruise on RMS Titanic at your leisure.(You won't need to worry about the iceberg on the "Tour".)
My Ratings:
(1) "Titanic" (1997) - tie with "Titanic-Adventure Out Of Time"
(2) "A Night to Remember"
(3) "Titanic" (1953)-and a distant third if it wasn't for Clifton Webb