Democracy Dies in Darkness
We initially rated James Cameron’s epic drama negatively. In hindsight, that assessment was off the mark.
Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack and Kate Winslet as Rose in the movie “Titanic,” directed by James Cameron. (CBS/Getty Images)
Reviewing films comes with its challenges. There are instances when predictions about a film’s longevity and impact miss the target. At times, critics may dismiss a film that later achieves classic status. Conversely, they might laud works that do not stand the test of time.
As part of a retrospective examination of film critiques from The Post’s archives, we’re revisiting reviews where our initial impressions didn’t align with the film’s enduring success.
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