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Posted by: Jester Mar 25 2012, 08:33 PM

On TV now, written by the creator of Downtown Abbey.

So far, I think the 1997 film has spoiled me as there is something missing I can't put my finger on. Meh.

Posted by: Martyn Mar 25 2012, 08:49 PM

After all the promo ITV has done for this, anything less than 9million viewers will be a failure really.

Posted by: Jester Mar 25 2012, 08:56 PM

So, do we see the ship sink 4 times then from 4 different stories?

Posted by: Kath Mar 25 2012, 10:15 PM

I didn't care much for Cameron's 97 film. I thought it was about 50 minutes too long and the 'romantic' by-story was too unbelievable and not very interesting. I'll be honest - I only went to see it to see how they handled the special effects (which were very good indeed) but for sheer drama - it couldn't hold a candle to A Night To Remember (which actually is very, very heart-rending without the need for a stupid romantic by-plot).

I can't stand Julian Fellowes so I'm giving this a miss. I must admit - I only watch DA now for its comedic content. And of course - Rob James Collier is one serious bit of hottie-ness!

Kath

Posted by: Jester Mar 25 2012, 10:25 PM

Well, I watched this and recorded Upstairs Downstairs and having now watched both this evening, I will be doing it the other way round next week.

Posted by: Harve Mar 26 2012, 01:23 AM

This was undeniably POOR. What a useless hour of procrastination.

Posted by: Mart!n Mar 26 2012, 09:28 PM

I watched it on iPlayer, I turned off after 20mins, pretty predictable when you know what happens at the end.

Posted by: Jester Mar 26 2012, 10:20 PM

Never watch any war films or dramas then Mikey!

Posted by: Suedehead2 Mar 26 2012, 11:39 PM

Just seen the first episode and I wasn't particularly impressed. Not sure if I'll bother with the rest.

Posted by: -Jay- Mar 27 2012, 12:35 AM

Think it may suffer from having too many characters focused on, too soon.

Posted by: Martyn Mar 27 2012, 12:50 AM

7 million viewers this week, I reckon it will be down to 4 or 5million next weekend.

Posted by: Johnkm Mar 27 2012, 08:31 AM

Oh I LOVED IT, but I'm not a fan of the film so I guess I'm just less familiar with the story than some others. Lady Manton is amazing, I loved what a stuck up bitch she is, I may weep a little if she dies. There's actually a lot of characters I find myself liking already and we're just 1 episode in.

Posted by: jkac Mar 27 2012, 05:25 PM

I like a good period drama but this was shit.