Product Description

This text looks at "Titanic", the first film to earn over a billion dollars at the global box-office. This epic film reimagines one of the defining events of the 20th century through the lens of American romanticism.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #743114 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
"A perfect companion to the film, a true enrichment of the film experience."-- "Filmhaftet

From the Publisher
Review by Michael Tapper editor of Filmhaftet
Review by Michael Tapper editor of Filmhaftet
Lubin launches a counter-attack in a study of the film so detailed in its attempt to include the whole spectrum of references relevant to culture history that it is twice the size of the ordinary BFI Film Classics/Modern Classics volumes. Lubin’s main – and convincing – argument is that Titanic is a modern variation of the classical Hollywood film. It has its roots firmly planted in the rich soil of melodrama, screwball comedy, the 1950’s rebel film (Rebel Without a Cause et al) and the modern action film. David Lubin’s book on Titanic is one of the most worthwhile acquaintances of the Film Classics/Modern Classics-series so far ... the book is a perfect companion to the film, a true enrichment of the film experience.

Customer Reviews

A Great and Insightful Read
You think you understood this simple (if expensive) movie? Think again. David Lubin demonstrates why Titanic can really be seen as an allegory--about race and class, humanity and technology, and much more--with incredible depth and sophistication. He's an academic but he writes like a journalist, and you'll be amazed at all the fascinating tidbits he comes up with. Plus the book is beautifully produced with dozens of photos from the film to illustrate (literally) the points he's making. Just a great read.

Beware Titanic lovers and haters.
Those who hate James Cameron's film will find many excuses to point fingers at this book. Those who love the film will have a so-so enjoyable read, but nothing more. The book covers the film from start to finish, not offering much insight, only talking about what happens in the film. You may as well just rent the film and watch it! The author does try to support the film, admitting that there is a hate squad out there, but he doesn't justify his support of the film. As said, he covers the film's story - and uses pretty words when describing events; adjectives that make each scene seem extremely important which are actually just cheesy or pathetic. All he does is show us that he is a big supporter of the cheesey nature of the film that was obvious to the viewer when watching it. He does not bear new light on the events, or make the haters see the film in a different way. He just describes the way that we all know and love (or hate). So even for a Titanic enthusiast, this is merely a book with pretty pictures that tells the story of the film.