James Cameron's newest water-themed drama, Avatar: The Way of Water, has been released in theaters, but the director has just addressed a different water drama, saying that he conducted a full-on scientific study to prove that the infamous door scene that led to Jack's demise at the end of Titanic needed to happen the way it did. Since the release of Titanic, discussions arose about the film's emotional climax, chiding Cameron about an apparent plothole that has gotten almost as much attention as the iconic 1998 film itself.
In an interview with The Toronto Sun about Avatar 2, Cameron revealed that he had scientists come in and conduct a study surrounding the scene. He says the results of the study back his portrayal of the events in the film, and that the decades-long debate about whether Jack could have lived on with Rose can finally be put to rest. Cameron added that his findings will be shown in a special that is slated to come out in February. Here is the full quote of Cameron's response below:
“We have done a scientific study to put this whole thing to rest and drive a stake through its heart once and for all. We have since done a thorough forensic analysis with a hypothermia expert who reproduced the raft from the movie and we’re going to do a little special on it that comes out in February.”
Titanic Plothole, Criticism, and Debunk Explained
James Cameron has been in the news a lot lately as he's promoted Avatar: The Way of Water. Given Cameron's track record of engaging with theories surrounding his films, it shouldn't be a surprise that he is making some attention-drawing remarks yet again. This time, it has nothing to do with the newest installment in the Avatar franchise. He's going back to a timeless classic by addressing the floating debris debate from Titanic. The scene in question saw Jack sink into the water instead of joining Rose on a floating door that seemed big enough to keep both characters afloat.
There are many theories about Titanic, and many revolve around the singular scene. Of course, Cameron has been a staunch defender of it ever since the film's release, but now he says he has scientific evidence to back him up. The timing of his claims isn't random, as this alleged evidence is set to be part of a special set to release alongside a theatrical re-release/remaster of Titanic in February. Cameron is a marketing machine, and his claims are another example of that. This will reignite some of that debate just in time for Titanic's next return to the big screen early next year, leading into Valentine's Day. The comments come just a few weeks after he shared stories of his lead actor's early involvement in the film, and how Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn't get the role of Jack.
He didn't reveal any details about the special, so perhaps that could be attached to any film and shown in theaters when the time posits. Also, announcements relating to the study and how it can be watched can be expected in the coming months before its release. For now, the debate continues about whether James Cameron's biggest Titanic moment made sense.
Source: The Toronto Sun