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堪稱“世界工業史奇跡”的豪華客輪”泰坦尼克“號在1912年4月開始了處女航,從英國的南安普頓駛往美國紐約。貴族千金露絲(凱特·溫斯萊特飾演)與其他社會名流住在頭等艙,而落魄的青年畫家杰克(萊昂納多·迪卡布里奧飾演)則在開船前賭博贏來一張船票,入住客輪的三等艙。
上流社會呆板乏味的生活令露絲厭倦而絕望,讓她一度打算投海自盡,卻最終被杰克救起,兩人開始交往,杰克帶露絲感受了奔放自由的三等艙生活,讓她釋放了真實的自我,露絲要求杰克為她畫像,并承諾一旦船靠岸就跟隨杰克自由生活。
為了能給自己的航海生涯畫上圓滿輝煌的句號,船長決定開足馬力、全速前進,卻也因此撞上了冰山,在接下來一個多小時的時間里,輪船逐漸傾斜下沉,乘客們也逐漸慌亂,救生艇數量不足,大量的乘客先后落水,杰克和露絲也跟隨他們落入冰冷刺骨的海水中,周圍20多艘救生艇,只有一艘回來救援,1500人落水,卻只有6人獲救,露絲就是其中之一,而杰克則在寒冷中不幸遇難。露絲曾經答應過他,會好好活下去,后來的人生,她也確實如此,積極快樂地生活著。
84年之后,寶藏獵人布洛克·洛維特搭乘“凱爾迪什”號前往泰坦尼克號沉沒的海域尋找藍鉆“海洋之心”,然而打撈上來的保險箱內并沒有鉆石,卻藏有一副佩戴這顆鉆石的裸女素描,這一發現通過電視信號公之于眾,被依然在世的老人露絲看到,她的孫女帶著她乘坐直升飛機來到“凱爾迪什”號,84年前泰坦尼克號上發生的驚心動魄、感人肺腑的災難故事在她的講述中重見天日。
【音頻文本】
Celine Dion's overplayed song "My Heart Will Go On" used to bother me—that was until this Tuesday when I watched the re-release of James Cameron's unsinkable legend "Titanic." A hundred years after the ocean liner's doomed sailing, this behemoth token of human accomplishment has come back to conquer moviegoers once again in 3D and 3D IMAX screen versions.
It must have been a daunting task to re-master the motion picture into a 3D-enhanced version. But then again, James Cameron himself had gone through no lesser hardship when he created the 2D original. With an unprecedented budget of 200 million dollars and his obsession with technology and special effects, he fathered the world's biggest box office winner in history. This time, his obsession helps the world relive the magnificence of the dreamliner and the magnitude of its tragic fate. In some, though not most, parts of the movie, the 3D effects do appear authentic and impressive.
The movie offers more than just spectacle in that it appeals to a wide range of viewers. Those who cannot be satisfied by the fully developed love story may admire the spirit of the string quartet, or find themselves engrossed by the shocking scenes where the ship is devoured by the ruthless ocean. "Titanic" is able to arouse some universal feelings about a convincing romance and heartbreaking calamity.
For many, "Titanic 3D" will be an object of nostalgia. By watching the story again, they can recall their sentiments from previous screenings. As for the younger generation, including me, who missed the first impact, the 3D version is a chance to savor the classic in its full length. The secret of the film's charm isthat it does not pretend to be a movie of depth, although it activates your brain or perhaps your tear glands.
The wonderful writing is fulfilled by equally wonderful acting. It could be unfair to Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, because they've stayed young and fledgling onscreen, while viewers have had 14 years to become more critical. Even so, I had no problem believing the sincerity of their love. So it is safe to say they presented more than just their pretty faces.
Chinese moviegoers have welcomed the re-formatted version. On Tuesday, the opening day of the movie's re-release, viewers here paid roughly 11.6 million dollars to see the lead actors' pretty faces. But getting aticket to see "Titanic 3D" is almost as difficult as buying a train ticket. The number of tickets sold for"Titanic 3D" on its opening day comes in just behind that of "Transformers Dark of the Moon" which enjoyedthe highest-grossing opening day ever in Chinese cinemas. It is still difficult to predict the market prospects for "Titanic 3D." The 2D classic boasts a repeat viewing rate of more than 20 percent. But the loftyprice of seeing it in 3D and 3D IMAX may be an obstacle for 3D sales to gain similar momentum.
On a scale from one to ten, I give "Titanic 3D" a nine.
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