Throughout “Titanic” the quality of acting, picture, and sound were so captivating that any viewer could enjoy the 1997 Oscar Award winner for best picture.  The movie adapts the most significant maritime disaster into a captivating love story. In watching the movie, viewers feel as though they too are passengers on the Titanic.

The movie starts in modern day with an expedition to find the “heart of the sea,” a extravagant, sapphire necklace that was lost in the sinking of the Titanic. It turns to interviewing Rose Bukater (Gloria Stuart), a 100 year old survivor of the wreck, about her miraculous experience and how she came to possess the necklace. She passionately recounts her star crossed love affair as a young woman (played by Kate Winslet) with Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a poor passenger who won his spot on the titanic in a Poker game. Their paths cross, and the film follows their love story while recounting the devastating sinking of the ship.

After watching the movie, it was clear why it won Best Picture. From the first scene with scientists exploring the ship’s wreckage, every frame draws viewers in and amazes with its quality and precision. Every part of the ship is vividly shown, such as a scene of the men running the engines and burning the fuel, reinforcing the social class stratification that is the backbone of the film’s conflict.

The costumes exquisitely portrayed  the time period, and the characters’ backgrounds, especially the lavish costumes of the upper class, such as Rose. The precision of the setting was remarkable, exactly what a viewer would envision on the Titanic, down to  the smallest details in the dining room or the sleeping corridors..

The casting was also impressive. Leonardo DiCaprio perfectly fit the role of the suave, confident Jack Dawson. As Rose, Kate Winslet captured the essence of the snooty aristocrat looking to break free from this role.

In fact, it is hard to find anything to criticize about the movie, since the writer and director, James Cameron, did a masterful job. Obviously, in current times, the special effects may seem less advanced, but it did not detract from the quality, which was near to perfect.

“Titanic” was released in December of 1997 and is rated PG-13. Anyone with a passion for romance, history, or even action can enjoy this Best Picture award winning film. If you want to get completely sucked into a movie, and personally feel every triumph and disaster as the characters do, “Titanic” is the Perfect movie.