Kate Winslet had a great career before and after Titanic, but before Titanic she was fairly unknown, except to Peter Jackson, Jane Austin and Oscar fans. Titanic gave her a household name. And yes, she is amazingly lovely in Titanic. I agree with JohnT about that reveal. On a huge screen it, like everything else (yes, including the drawing scene), is breathtaking. I’m a straight woman and I swooned over her almost as much, if not more, than Leo. I think they make a great couple. The love story isn’t the main reason I love Titanic, which would be everything else to do with the ship, but it’s a lovely little love story that gets us into all parts of the ship, and I will never understand those who protest too strongly about it.
My only problem with Titanic is that I think Gloria Stuart is a godawful actress who ruins most of her scenes, and I can’t reconcile the old, fusty, dog-carrying, billions of pieces of luggage Rose with the young, vibrant, adventure-seeking Rose, but everything else is perfect to me.
I’m not going to read that linked snarkfest, but…
It’s not against the law to see both. I saw Titanic the other night (loved it again, just as much as I always have, of course) and Cabin in the Woods last night, and thought it was extraordinarily fun (I haven’t had that much fun since Attack The Block or Tucker and Dale vs. Evil). There’s nothing wrong with having eclectic, diverse tastes. Film is like a buffet of riches, you can taste and like all kinds. Don’t watch any trailers or read any reviews for Cabin in the Woods though. The less you know going in, the more delightfully surprised you will be.
He was also trying to wipe the water from his face and that was not at the ending.