It has been more than two decades since the release of the classic and truly mesmerizing romantic film of a generation, Titanic. Revolving around the tale of two mismatched, star-crossed lovers, Jack and Rose, Titanic took the viewers on luxurious and a long voyage to the vast and freezing Atlantic Ocean. Indeed, the James Cameron film has gone down in history as a movie with an imaginative yet grounded tale to narrate.
What's more, after nearly 35 since its release, Titanic is one such go-to film when viewers are yearning for a good cry over a bucket of popcorn. Even though it’s almost impossible to pick the best moments from cinema masterpiece such as Titanic, it is always a pleasure to journey back in time and recall some moments from the film that stole our hearts. And so, here are some best moments of Titanic, ranked.
8 Jack Wins Tickets to the Titanic
Titanic sets the excitement in motion beginning from the opening sequence. In an intense poker game that Jack and his friends are playing, Jack gets lucky and wins third-class tickets to board the Titanic to America. Without a doubt, it's not much, but neither is he, socio-economically speaking. Thus, Jack boards the ship, and fans know what happens next.
But that aside, this whole opening scene is full of chaos for Jack as he has to catch the ride on time, and it is also oozing energy, nervousness, and excitement to be part of the maiden journey of the most luxurious ship of the time. All thanks to this ticket, Jack meets Rose and falls madly in love with the most beautiful woman ever.
7 Rose Contemplates Suicide
The in-person introduction of Rose and her secret admirer, Jack, is an even more thrilling moment in Titanic. Suffocated from her life and the pressures that come with it, Rose clings to the back of the ship, contemplating jumping, and Jack, as the sweetheart, seeing his fantasy girl in trouble, jumps to her rescue. Nothing seemingly extraordinary, right? But for Jack and Rose’s love story, it was the beginning of something out of the world.
Indeed, this was the first time both exchanged physical connection as Jack extended his hand to pull Rose to the other side of the railing. This was also the first time she puts her trust — and her life — in his hands, to which he assures her, “I won’t let go.” Truly, this moment brought alive the chemistry of the two characters and what this relationship was capable of.
6 Rose Takes Jack’s Surname
Rose’s brush with death was, no doubt, a harrowing event in her life. And it was not just because her life was at stake in the middle of a freezing ocean, but also because she lost her one true love Jack, who died making sure she survives and lives her life to the fullest. And so, the least she did to honor his sacrifice was to take Jack’s last name, Dawson, as her own.
Better yet, Rose had even imagined her whole life ahead with Jack, and in her mind, she was just a few vows away from marrying him. Indeed, adding Dawson to her name was Rose's one true way to express that Jack may be lost in the vast ocean, but his heart will always be found in her.
5 Jack Paints Rose
Titanic is about redefining love, at its core. And if there is love, intimate moments become undeniably part and parcel of the tale. Fortunately, Jack and Rose’s intimate moments don’t feel forced for the sake of the romance narrative. Instead, the relationship is slowly built up to showcase the intensity of their love.
Jack, the amazing artist he is, at first paints a nude portrait of Rose. Indeed, fans would agree, it was truly the very tastefully executed nudity. The montage then gradually paves the way for the passionate love-making of the couple. Naturally, it is in these moments that their love story finds a whole new meaning. A moment when Jack only belonged to Rose before he ultimately slipped from her life forever.
4 The Real Party
Beyond the high-class glitz, lifelessness, and elitism, in the lower decks of the Titanic was the real party. A party by third-class passengers that was meant to celebrate and dance to the tunes of life. Jack, naturally, takes Rose to this part of the ship — and, by extension, his life. No doubt, both of them have the time of their lives, with all the singing and dancing and cheap beer, and in turn, fans have theirs by seeing their merrymaking.
Yes, these moments in Titanic are quite simple at first, but by the time fans are introduced to this part of their tale, it is too late to not be invested in Jack and Rose’s love story. Hence, even the simplest of actions by the two have the viewers gushing and desiring more. Furthermore, the tap dance face-off between Jack and Rose aesthetically tops off this simple yet jolly moment.
3 Rose Throws the Heart of the Ocean Over the Ship
The only tangible possession that Rose held on to after the tragic Titanic collapse was the Heart of the Ocean jewel. It was one inevitable reminder of what went down with her in those few days and, of course, of Jack. Narrating her tale, many decades later, she finally gives closure to her love story and tosses the Heart of the Ocean in, quite literally, the heart of the ocean, where it is meant to be lost alongside Titanic and Jack.
Yes, it would have minted millions for the rest of her generations, but, let us face it, it was the ultimate romantic gesture to close Jack and Rose’s story forever, though it clearly gave fans some food for thought. And who could forget old Rose's funny noise when she throws the jewel into the water?
2 Jack and Rose’s at the Front of the Ship
There are truly no words to sum up the beauty, simplicity, and perfection of the scene when Jack and Rose stand at front of the ship, with arms extending and Rose uttering "I am flying." Indeed, a perfect sunset shot, the deep mysterious ocean, the magnificent Titanic, and the oozing love sparks between Jack and Rose. And don't forget the final touch in the sequence: the soul-touching tune of "My Heart Will Go On " by Celine Dion.
1 Rose Lets Go of Jack
Jack and Rose's love story and the former's death in the final act were an undeniable reminder of the famous proverb: every good thing must come to an end. No doubt, Jack's death was a teary send-off, and it would have been easy for Rose to give up in those exact moments. But the promise of never letting go kept her going.
She ultimately screams for help and later lives her life to the fullest. The send-off indeed is an impactful scene that turns a beautiful love story into a tear-jerking tragic story. Nobody can honestly deny the fact that the whole sequence of Jack sinking to the depth of the ocean gave them lasting goosebumps and will surely be forever etched in their hearts and mind.
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