This hour-long documentary provides a unique insight into the making of the best film version of the Titanic disaster. Luckily for posterity, producer William MacQuitty was a home-movie enthusiast and made a behind-the-scenes record of all aspects of the production including location work, special effects and set construction.
In some cases it seems incredible that a film is successfully made into a finished product at all (e.g. 'Blade Runner'). In the case of ANTR everything seemed to come right: the book provided the basis for a great script; the best technicians were available at Pinewood Studios; the cast were ideally suited to their roles. Even the sets seemed to enter the spirit of the production by creaking like a ship under stress as they were raised into position for the sinking scenes.
This is a very informative and enjoyable documentary which does justice to a unique and enduring film.
In some cases it seems incredible that a film is successfully made into a finished product at all (e.g. 'Blade Runner'). In the case of ANTR everything seemed to come right: the book provided the basis for a great script; the best technicians were available at Pinewood Studios; the cast were ideally suited to their roles. Even the sets seemed to enter the spirit of the production by creaking like a ship under stress as they were raised into position for the sinking scenes.
This is a very informative and enjoyable documentary which does justice to a unique and enduring film.