Titanic

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Summary: Titanic with heart
Review: I remember crying over this film as a kid, and sitting absolutely unmoved during James Cameron's feelingless epic. True, "A Night To Remember" is more accurate, but if you're one of those people who want to count the windows on the promenade deck, buy a documentary. Unlike some reviewers who can't possibly understand the character's actions during the sinking, it is about dignity and courage, something missing from other depictions of the story. The cast are flawless, and the story of a shallow family's realization of meaning brought about through tragedy is age-old and timeless.

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Summary: Very Powerful.
Review: I saw the 1953 Titanic many years ago in the movies. Negulesco's version was far superior to the 1997 one. The 1997 film was far-fetched, whereas the 1953 film was realistic. The advantage of producing and directing a more true to life story was the particular time. In 1953, approximately 41 years after the tragedy occurred, many of the survivors, their families and friends were still alive, and might have been available to be interviewed, and thus contribute to the research that went into making this truly great film with Barbara Stanwyck and Clifton Webb. The 1997 film placed more of an emphasis on material objects, such as the gem, whereas the 1953 version focused more on people, their human frailities, and their courage, and were so well presented that you came away from the film with the feeling that these were characters you had known in your life. Having sailed on Cunard ships, The Queen Mary and the Georgic, I feel as though I had been on the Titanic. If I were to watch Titanic (1953), there would be the same reaction from me, tears, and trembling, especially when the orchestra played "Nearer My God To Thee." Nothing in this life can be more frightening than to be on board on ship that you know is about to sink. Negulesco was able to evoke all these strong emotions fear and compassion. Perhaps the family situations were not true to life, but the Sturgess family might have existed, because regardless of family status, the feelings of resentment, hatred, love are very real. I look forward to seeing this masterpiece again.

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Summary: OSCAR should have been aboard THIS ship......
Review: One of my all-time 10 favorite movies (along with ALL ABOUT EVE, GONE WITH THE WIND, AUNTIE MAME, Jane Wyman's THE BLUE VEIL, Garland's A STAR IS BORN, CABARET, Lana Turner's career highlight in MADAME X, 1939's THE WOMEN, and 1953's SO BIG) THIS is the only version of TITANIC anyone should want to keep in their collection of classics. This is the one that should have been an Academy Award champion.....and it is a sin that Clifton Webb and Barbara Stanwyck not only didn't win 1953 Oscars, but were not even nominated. Ditto the wonderful performance of the greatest supporting actress in movie history, Thelma Ritter, as the indomitable Unsinkable Molly Brown. I will never forget the hysteria in Barbara Stanwyck's voice as she screamed "Norman! Norman!" when she realized her young son had slipped out of their life-boat to remain with his dad as the ship sank.....nor the tears in Clifton Webb's eyes when he told the boy what pride he felt for him as the end drew near. Please, don't anyone tell me there was an ounce of reality in the blockbuster, phony '97 version.....This simple black & white movie told the REAL story of the very rich and the very poor suddenly equalized in the face of disaster. And I dare you not to smile as millionaire John Jacob Astor reassures his young, pregnant, second wife with the immortal words "My dear, God himself could not sink THIS ship"......and I defy you not to cry when old Mrs. Strauss refuses to board a life-boat, saying "I've been with Mr. Strauss for more than fifty years....I don't intend to leave him now." This is a classic. This is THE classic. And these people, brilliantly portrayed by brilliant actors, become the ones who were really aboard the TITANIC in 1912.

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Summary: Webb and Stanwyck's performances should be savored.....
Review: Overshadowed by the 1998 blockbuster, I feel that this version, although dated, offers the viewer more character development, or perhaps , empathy. I enjoyed the performances of Webb and the mighty Stanwyck. Maybe I am out of touch with the "in vogue" young actors, but I really liked the "family" aspect of this film and don't need the special effects and flashback gimmickry of the new version to keep my attention. Being 46 and father of two young boys, my heartstrings are still tugged each year when we watch this film together. Give it a try.

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Summary: It stunk.
Review: The movie was horrible. I would have given it 0 stars but the lowest choice was 1 star.

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Summary: The Earliest Hollywood Movie About The Titanic
Review: The original Hollywood feature with Barbara Stanwyck. Just like James Cameron's 1997 version, the story is told around a love story. Considering the period when this movie was made, the effects are just as stunning - and there was no computer animation either. Filmed in Black & White. The best movie about the Titanic is "Titanic - A Night To Rememeber" (currently only available on DVD - see our review).

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Summary: Not Very Accurate, But An Interesting Film Nonetheless
Review: This film is not historically accurate, but it represents an innovative portrayal of the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic. Give the screenwriter a break: whether the ship is going to sink is never in doubt, but adding a new plotline gives viewers something to follow as the movie works toward the inevitable ending.

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Summary: as good as 1997 version!
Review: This film is very well done and should have received as much credit as the James Cameron film. It starts out very relaxing,and contains regular problems throughout half or more of the movie. The excitement comes when the Titanic hits the iceberg and begins to flood. The suitability for children is probably ages 12 and up,due to some disaster violence.But that is to be expected,because this IS TITANIC,one of the real versions. Even though this is for adults,I like it because I am a classic movie fan. So sit back and enjoy the old fashioned way of the horrific sinking!

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Summary: Great Film!
Review: This is a wonderful film. It could be easily forgotten over the recent "Titanic", but shouldn't. This film had an interesting story to tell itself, and it was very enjoyable. I would say this film was better then the other Titanic film made in the 1950's, because this one didn't play as just a documentary like I thought the other one did. It didn't go to far in history but it did well enough, plus the plot was interesting. The only complaint would be how abruptly it ended, but I'm not complaining!

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Summary: Best Fictional Titanic Film Ever!!!
Review: This maybe a historically incorrect movie as far as sets go, but the drama that takes place between Clifton Webb and Barbara Stanwyck, and the other passengers. The story that transpires is a more realistic account of Titanic's passengers and crew and their love and heroism in the face of disaster.......I give this movie ****4 stars