Reviews

First of all, let me just say that I am slightly obsessed with Julie Andrews and her work. With that out of the way... I love her in this movie because it's not your typical Julie Andrews movie. Most people see her in The Sound of Music or Mary Poppins or (if you know this far back in her career) Cinderella. However, she delivers a flawless performance as Victor/Victoria. The only skepticism I have about this movie is seeing her as a man. She's so feminine (in her mannerisms, voice, appearance, etc.) that it's almost impossible to think that she's a man. Robert Preston is wonderfully funny, and I always love James Garner. The movie probably could have done without Lesley Ann Warren's song and dance number (why ruin Julie and Robert's wonderful score?)... On a side note, Warren's character reminded me a bit of Jean Hagen's Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain; they each had their characters down perfectly, and you got just annoyed with them enough to hate them but like them at the same time...

Of course, Andrews does a beautiful job with all the songs- my favorite being her first jazz number. All in all, an impossibly wonderful performance by all involved.

DEFINITELY ten out of ten!

To start with, Titanic is a good movie. It's not phenomenal, but it's not junk, either. The acting (especially from DiCaprio) is not the best I have seen, but Kate Winslet makes up for that, as does the plotlines (of which there are many.)

For those of you who pan this movie: a) Kate Winslet was not by any means overweight. Even if she was, that is not a reason to pan a movie. The lead actress's weight is not the focal point of an entire 3 1/2 hour plus production. b) If you dislike the romance, there is historical value. If not, there is action and also some special effects.

Subtle moments in this movie really give it it's value. The shots of the older couple on the bed as water floods the cabin and the shot of the Irish mother calming her children as the ship is sinking are two of the most pivotal moments in the entire production. Also, the father grabbing his little boy and going the wrong way after Jack tried to save him is a moving shot; as is when Rose watches a girl about her age cling desperately to the railing only to lose her grip and tumble into the Atlantic. For some reason, seeing Trudy (Rose's maid) slip and die was also moving. The score, thanks to James Horner, is beautiful. Victor Garber plays an excellent Mr. Andrews. Gloria Stuart is under-rated as the older Rose- she gives a wonderful performance.

I admit, it is a predictable movie. How can it not be, when it's about the Titanic? The lovers are conveniently placed throughout the movie and everything falls into place, with few exceptions.

However, this is a good movie with something for everyone. A 9/10

The man really is a comic genius. I first heard his monologue on CD, and that was side-splitting enough. When I saw the videotape, though- his actions and facial expressions make it twice as funny. Case in point: the airline sequence, where he can add another scene because he can use physical comedy. Also in his scuba-diving sequence, or any part where he "dances". He can make a long, hilarious comedy sketch out of, well, nothing. He is the King of Nothing- and that's the best thing he could be. 10 out of 10!