This month marks the 25th anniversary of the big screen release of the movie “Titanic.” “Titanic” was initially released in 1997 and is a romance and disaster film written and produced by James Cameron. “Titanic” is a timeless love story starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, who plays Jack and Rose. They fall in love on the maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, setting sail from England to New York City on April 10th, 1912.

The Titanic was called “the ship of dreams” since it was the most luxurious ship ever built. Some viewed it as an unsinkable ship since it was the largest steam engine ever built during its time. It represented the lives and struggles of people during this time period as they set off across the ocean in search of a better life. The classic movie is making a comeback and being rereleased to continue the tradition of celebrating its anniversary and success as one of the highest-grossing films of all time. 

           “Titanic” has been a popular film over the years, and the eyewitness accounts of the tragedy have made it one of the most well-known tragedies in history. The luxury ship set sail on April 10th, 1912, heading into the chilling North Atlantic with over 2,200 passengers and crew on board. The ship’s passengers were divided between first, second, and third class. The largest group of passengers was in the third class, which had inferior accommodations compared to the first and second classes. A forbidden love develops between Rose and Jack, members of different social classes who meet on the ship. It was love at first sight, and they were inseparable.

However, on the fourth day of the voyage, the ship hits an iceberg and sinks. The ill-fated maiden voyage resulted in more than 1,500 deaths of passengers and crew. Most passengers who died were in the third class because they were confined to their area on the lower decks by gates. In the end, Rose lives, and Jack perishes in the frigid waters as he props Rose on a floating piece of the ship to ensure her survival. 

           The sinking of the Titanic was a sorrowful moment in history, and even though it set sail over 100 years ago, it has never been forgotten. Due to the survivors’ first-hand accounts of the voyage, plenty of knowledge is available about the Titanic’s tragic history. James Cameron’s film accurately portrays the events leading up to the ship’s final hours and the horrors the passengers and crew members faced. He wants to celebrate the movie’s success and rerelease it around Valentine’s Day to celebrate the love that the movie symbolizes. The 25th Anniversary film has been remastered and will be shown in 3D, which will be a stimulating and adventurous experience. Although this love story did not end happily ever after, the riveting account of life on the R.M.S. Titanic is extraordinary. This Academy Award-winning film is a must-see, so put aside some time in your busy schedule and head out to theaters before it is gone!