"Raise the Titanic" is one of those films that should have been a blockbuster, a great cast, an interesting premise, and a HUGE budget. So what happened? To be honest, I'm not sure. It's an entertaining film, certainly, but it just doesn't seem to be highly regarded by most movie fans. I think part of it is that it's so far fetched that it was too much for audiences to swallow.
The actors are all good, why Richard Jordan didn't have a bigger film career is surprising. He's good in everything he's in. The always reliable Jason Robards is also on board, and is a plus, but the script is the ultimate let down here. It's a bit hokey, and has the feel of the later, sillier James Bond films (Think Moonraker) Its a shame, Raise the Titanic is entertaining, but just not a great movie.
The actors are all good, why Richard Jordan didn't have a bigger film career is surprising. He's good in everything he's in. The always reliable Jason Robards is also on board, and is a plus, but the script is the ultimate let down here. It's a bit hokey, and has the feel of the later, sillier James Bond films (Think Moonraker) Its a shame, Raise the Titanic is entertaining, but just not a great movie.