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...poor dialogue stems directly from poor character development; Cameron's most amazing feat in making Titanic was that he could not find the time to create any three-dimensional characters in such a long film. None of the characters break through their stereotypes. Leonardo DiCaprio is the street-savvy pauper who attracts Kate Winslet with his wit, good looks and carefree lifestyle. Winslet is the helpless rich girl who feels trapped by the rigid conformity of her class that seem to govern her entire life. Their love is a for-bidden one since she has already been betrothed...

Author: By Alex Carter, | Title: The Moviegoer | 3/18/1998 | See Source »

...movie, Leonardo DiCaprio plays two roles. Wouldn't the film make more money if he just played all the roles...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Mar. 16, 1998 | 3/16/1998 | See Source »

Anyone who's anyone knows that smoking has been portrayed in the mass media as being "sophisticated" for quite some time. In a recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, Leonardo DiCaprio was photographed with tousled hair, sophisticated suit and a cigarette between his lips. Even more frightening, the article interviewed numerous teenyboppers who professed their undying love for him. All of those interviewed were too young to buy cigarettes, but there is little doubt that the photo--and many others like it in so-called "glamorous" entertainment magazines--will influence their opinion of how smoking is really "cool," despite obvious health...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bits | 3/13/1998 | See Source »

Although everybody knows how the movie must end, director James Cameron drains the tension by framing the story of the Titanic through the eyes of Rose (Kate Winslet), who tells about her romance with the impoverished passenger Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio). The two run the events of normal cinematic romance, and Cameron's script presents the lead actors with incredible cliches. Each of the other characters represents a segment of society rather than a person. As the ship breaks apart and its passengers choose between life and death, Titanic achieves an epic grandeur that the film may not deserve. Overall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Brevitas | 3/13/1998 | See Source »

...OSCARS No nomination for Leonardo DiCaprio? For many young fans, he was Titanic's best special effect...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Notebook: Feb. 23, 1998 | 2/23/1998 | See Source »

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