Titanic

Sweet Tarts and I went to see Titanic 3D the other day. It was the first time I got to see it on the big screen.

I didn't actually see the whole movie until 2002 or so. I was only allowed to watch the end on the second videotape. Just the sinking part. I remember agreeing with Dad I wasn't interested in seeing the setup and love story anyway.

Now I'm older and caught up with the 1997 crowd. You know why it's good and don't need a review. Besides a triumph of production design, visual and water effects, blending real ocean footage, it followed history carefully, made it interesting, and got us involved with the real-life passangers. I also think Titanic is more sensual than most love stories, with Winslet and DiCaprio putting a lot into it during their early careers.

I don't know what else to say about it, than I just wanted to say something. I had such a nice time seeing it. Even if it was in 3D.

The 3D added nothing, dimmed the picture, made the foreground too focused, and reinforced the fact the movie wasn't even made for 3D in the first place. 3D doesn't seem to be going away. The most I can hope for is maybe 3D will become an excuse to get classic movies back in theaters. (Ben-Hur 3D!) Then I can go watch them, somehow avoiding the stupid surcharge, under the guise I like 3D.

*I like going here http://imdb.to/HF8sLE and going through all the behind-the-scenes facts like a nerd boss.