Titanic vs. Pearl Harbor

[Rocket75]

Both of these films are EPICS, but I find Titanic to be alot better than Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor has to be one of the most eye-roll inducing movies I've ever seen, if it weren't for the two or so set pieces that at least make the movie watchable I would call it one of the worst movies of all time.

Which do you think is better and why?

[jrsl76]

Pearl Harbor sucks, so Titanic, although I haven't watched Titanic since opening night in 1997.

[Captain Kirk]

Titanic was more emotionally captivating. Pearl Harbor was a movie I saw once and will probably never watch again. With Titanic, it captures you in a way that very few films can. A ship, this grand and beautiful ship, was destined to end up at the bottom of the sea. I'm not taking away from the actual events of Pearl Harbor, but that was war based. What makes Titanic so much more interesting, at least to me, is that it was nature that ended her life. It was in such a tragic and just an unheard of type of accident. The film captures the beauty, size, scope, and allure of Titanic. The real people were represented and were a back drop for a tragic romance that everyone (well mostly) got emotionally involved in. James Cameron created life out of death....and that says something.

[MarkJ801]

It's not even close. Titanic is a masterpiece, and Pearl Harbor is mediocre at best.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Pearl Harbor sucks, so Titanic, although I haven't watched Titanic since opening night in 1997.

Agree. Pearl Harbor is a long bore. Not a huge fan of Titanic, but it is a much better movie.

[Beast]

Titanic. Not only is it a far better movie... it also has a Rifftrax available.

Best Of Rifftrax: Titanic - YouTube

[newginafets]

Different class. Titanic!

[Pirate King]

I actually enjoyed Pearl Harbor..and have viewed it several times. I think it is a very watchable film. However, Titanic is in an elite class of films. Titanic is better.

[Foggy]

Why even compare the two?

[Blu-Benny]

Lets see:

Movie about a historically important date in US History

Vs.

Movie about a boat sinking

Ok, I can see how they are similar and warrant a comparison.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

Lets see:

Movie about a historically important date in US History

Vs.

Movie about a boat sinking

Ok, I can see how they are similar and warrant a comparison.

That's a tad bit harsh, the Titanic sinking was a very tragic event, it wasn't just a boat sinking. Pearl Harbor may of had more of a driving force in history, but it was a part of a very long and dark era, with many historic days. Titanic was a very big event that stands on its own.

[victorvondoom88]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

Lets see:

Movie about a historically important date in US History

Vs.

Movie about a boat sinking

Ok, I can see how they are similar and warrant a comparison.

I would say they are both similar in the sense that they are both made about a historical events. Though I would say Pearl Harbor was more historically significant & Titanic sinking was more of a tragedy, (not dismissing it but compared to the bombing of Pearl Harbor).

That aside they are both basically the same movie both are love stories set against historical events. The dialog in both films is laughable at times sounding very soap opera like.

I do like both films they both have excellent sound design and are a workout for any HT. I have no preference to either one I find Titanic and Pearl Harbor both kind of boring until the bombing/Iceberg gets the films moving along.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by Foggy

That's a tad bit harsh, the Titanic sinking was a very tragic event, it wasn't just a boat sinking. Pearl Harbor may of had more of a driving force in history, but it was a part of a very long and dark era, with many historic days. Titanic was a very big event that stands on its own.

i understand that fogs….i didn’t write it to come off as being harsh.

Just looking for a quick way to compare the 2 “events”.

Now take this and shove off….or whatever u brits do!!

if it makes u feel better, i enjoy titanic.

[SpaceDog]

Cameron > Bay. Every. Day.

[@Matt]

Titanic for sure. Pearl Harbor, although not bad, doesn't come close in my opinion.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by SpaceDog

Cameron > Bay. Every. Day.

To be fair they're very similar individuals....

James Cameron lost his mind and took an extended period not making movies.

Michael Bay lost his mind and took an extended period making movies.

[Agent Bond]

I'm going to the state the unpopular opinion and say Pearl Harbor. Not only did have a great cast. I mean this look at this list:

Originally Posted by In the SAME movie!

Ben Affleck
Josh Hartnett
Kate Beckinsale
Alec Baldwin
Jaime King
Jennifer Garner
Jon Voight
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Michael Shannon
Mako
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Dan Aykroyd
William Fichtner
Sung Kang
Tom Sizemore
Andrew Bryniarski
Ted McGinley
Leland Orser

but the love story was more interesting (two best friends in love with the same woman > man saving woman from evil boyfriend) and the attack on Pearl Harbor trumps the Titanic sinking.

I'm not ashamed to admit that PH is my favorite Michael Bay film even with its historical inaccuracies!

[42041]

Titanic is hollywood spectacle of the highest order and Michael Bay is a hack whose command of cinema rises an inch above car commercials and victoria's secret ads. Not much of a contest IMO.

[blg]

If I had to choose between these 2, Titanic is much better, but that isn't saying much. IMO, Pearl Harbor is terrible, like pretty much everything Michael Bay touches.

From a technical standpoint, Titanic is impressive, but the characters and dialogue leave a lot to be desired. I personally can't stand watching movies with one dimensional characters.

[Monolithium]

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

Lets see:

Movie about a historically important date in US History

Vs.

Movie about a boat sinking

Ok, I can see how they are similar and warrant a comparison.

They're both movies, therefore they can be compared.