“Experience it like never before – in 3D” is the slogan for the three dimensional version of Titanic, which will be hitting our screens soon.
The release will concise with the 100th anniversary of the never completed voyage. And, much like the Unsinkable Ship hitting an iceberg, it cannot be stopped.
After blockbusters such as the Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, Titanic is the latest movie to be re-polished, revamped and regurgitated supposedly solely for the public’s entertainment. Money surely has nothing to do with it.
But don’t take my word for it.
Even the movie’s leading lady, Richard Branson’s personal heroin Kate Winslet, seems to find it odd that 15 years later audiences can see her floating (yet again) on driftwood through the Atlantic Ocean.
Ms Winslet remarked:
“A lot of it does really feel like a distant memory, so it’s going to be quite strange to have that sort of thrust into people’s face all over again.”
Take note of the word ‘thrust’. Which kind of translates into ‘forced upon’. Which kind of means ‘overkill’.
And that’s what this 3D version is to me: overkill. I’m somewhat tired of movie remakes and 3D, but a remake in 3D is where I draw the line.
Not that it matters, I have a feeling that people will be flogging to the cinemas to hear Rose whisper to Jack:
“I’ll never let go Jack, I’ll never let go”.
I’ve heard Titanic in 3D will be something to experience like never before but the viewers will decide whether it sinks or swims.
I’m amazed that nobody mentions that a whole lot of HD programs are going out with optional 3D, and not a word to anyone!