[The News Bot]

There’s no mistaking the fact that this is a handsome package, my only caveat about its physical presentation being the image on the cover of James Cameron directing his leads, which lessens the grand look, somewhat. Of the film, I remain unconvinced. It is still a formulaic period-romance dressed up in the clothes of an epic disaster movie. I still have no emotional connection to the plight of Jack and Rose, still roll my eyes at the cloying pointlessness of their romantic story, and despair only at the whole overblown sight of all that money that was used to decorate such a hollow sham. The disc has great AV quality – although I’m not exactly overwhelmed by the picture considering what a perfectionist Cameron is and, thus, what could have been achieved, but the DTS-ES track is a real treat. The raft of extras would have sunk the Titanic, though. And there is some quality here, and no mistake. Cameron, himself, coming out of it smelling of roses. I have to admit that I see him in a different light now. His obvious, and on-going, passion for this project is truly admirable – and, after hearing his thoughts detailed with such eloquence and commitment, I could almost weep that I cannot share his depth of emotion.

For fans, this is an essential purchase. If I loved the movie then I would be in seventh heaven with this release, and there are many out there who most certainly will be. There is enough material here to gain you a few thousand nautical miles on the clock. The commentaries alone are worth their weight in gold – often far more enjoyable and interesting than what is happening on screen – but they do mean that you will be spending a hell of lot of time aboard the ship.

Without a doubt, one of the biggest films of all time just got the attention its devotees craved. Highly recommended for fans and gift-seekers, but still a looming chunk of bland flotsam that should be steered clear of by everyone else.
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