First, I just want to make it clear that how I feel about this movie has nothing to do with the actual events. Any sadness i felt was based upon the reality of what happened, not any genius on the part of Cameron. The romantic "subplot" was completely without merit, and the acting of the two leads was painful to watch. Had the movie focused on the more interesting (and I believe real person) Molly Brown well-played by Kathy Bates, the movie would have been excellent. Instead, I was forced to endure the contrived romance between two completely fake characters. Whether it was the script or the acting, I did not feel that Jack and Rose were the least bit believable. If you want tragedy, watch a documentary and if you want romance you are better off with The Wedding Singer (now that's romance)