Big Screen Blurb: Titanic (IMAX/3D)

How would you like a Titanic IMAX experience that is so real, you'll actually get wet? That was how I spent my Friday night. Of course, getting wet had less to do with the IMAX experience and more with the sobbing of my 6'4" manly-man friend who really struggled with Rose and Jack's parting sequence. Rest assured, however, this was a great IMAX/3D experience that did a classic flick, no injustice. If you're a fan at all of this movie or the history behind it--hit this one up and go as big as you can.

We all know Rose. She's boarding a luxury liner making it's maiden voyage toward New York. The ship: the Titanic. It's drawn all kinds of press exposure because of its sheer size and unsinkability. Considering Titanic's tonnage and square-footage, it's the largest hunk-a-fancy on the planet. All of this is unimpressive to Rose, of course, since she's more concerned about her own life, which is spiraling downward toward a marriage of convenience. It's a match that offers little love and far more strife. Enter Jack. He's a wandering artist. The unlikely pair connect, creating definite chaos among the families of both parties. However, before Rose can officially call off the wedding, Titanic--in its quest for more headlines in a speedy quest for the States, strikes an iceberg. Apparently, people had forgotten that iron, does indeed, sink; and thus, Titanic begins its tragic descent into the frigid Atlantic. Yadayadayada...this leaves thousands scrambling for their lives, including our favorite lovebirds.

What an amazing formula! You take a fictionalized tale that anyone with an emotional pulse can connect with and inject it into a historical story that fascinates all. Kudos to Writer/Director, James Cameron for creating a movie experience that has more than stood the test of time. I hadn't seen this flick in its entirety since 1999; nor had I seen even a snippet in at least six years. Therefore, the material was familiarly fresh.

Obviously, this is a 5.0 Star flick in my book, but is it worth another sit through just because of the 3D component? Well, the 3D aspect is okay, but what made this movie experience so entertaining was the combo IMAX and 3D. Going big...BIG screen with the 3D imagery factored in made a classic movie truly come to life. Yes, it's great to relive Leo in the role that made him a star. It's great to relive the history of such a tragic event that simultaneously frames the ego of man brilliantly and tragically. And, it's great to re-connect with a classic love story that touched us all in 1997, while setting Box Office records galore. What Cameron managed to recreate in terms of showcasing a ship that has fascinated us all throughout time, was tremendous--then and now, as technology enables even a grander venue. In short, if you enjoy the history of the story, or the fictional tale injected into it--see this and go as BIG as possible.

True...OUT!