see, i agree with most of what has been said. i think the people who have issues with the film are those who are looking for a real analysis and not a love story. i love all the "behind the scenes", and "the making of"...a"fact junkie", and that's where cameron's titanic fell short. as for appealing to a broader demographic, cogratulations, well done. not what all of us had in mind. as for lotr...it's funny, as much as i love the movies(not obsessed, just loyal) i was much more interested in veiwing the special features (all 4+ hours) than reliving the movie....it's the details and the creation....