TITANIC - PART 1 (1997) FIRST TIME WATCHING - MOVIE REACTION! EPIC!

Welcome to our first time watching Titanic (1999). This is Part 1, due to length of film.
Such a great set-up to this story that really pulled us in as an audience. The writing of this love story is exceptional and sets an epic scene for Part 2. Written and Directed by James Cameron, Produced by John Landau, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Bernard Hill. Shortly after filming this reaction, it made the news that the great Bernard Hill sadly passed away, so we wish his family well. We compliment his excellent performance in this.
Please check out Part 2 as well ,where our reactions become more animated as the drama unfolds. We thought the story, filmmaking and emotions are on an epic scale. Hope you enjoy our reactions, commentary and discussion as we watch it for the first time from two different generations (admittedly one of us 25 years ago). We both found it a rich and complex and is truly justified as a great film.
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[@GenerationMediaReaction]

We hope you enjoy this Reaction Video. When we watched this together, it surprised us both just how effective and powerful it is. It really is a masterclass in writing and direction with outstanding performances across the whole film. Please check out Part 2 for the drama and we become emotional after the film ends. Thanks for watching and special mention to Bernard Hill who died whilst we were editing this.

[@CoopyKat]

One of my favorite movies! Thanks for posting this reaction!

[@danielesteve8359]

That's why homosexuality isn't bad for kids. They come from a pure love place. Adults see dirtiness because of their prejudices

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[@DrVVVinK]

I like how at the start of the drawing scene dad is more uncomfortable than his son. His son is being real mature about it, and just taking it is for what it is - real mature for his age. Dad quickly realizes this, and then relaxes.

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

hehe, it was more revealing than expected !

[@adamn7516]

@@GenerationMediaReaction And I was watching as your eyes got really wide which I figured was you getting uncomfortable with what your kid might see. 😯😄

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

@adamn7516 In the film, she opens the robe and is about to reveal breast but it cuts just before. Then she's laying down and she's exposed. It's tasteful etc. but new frontier for the younger one!@@adamn7516

[@adamn7516]

@@GenerationMediaReaction Id have loved to see his face and for that matter your reaction at that moment. 😆

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

its there, it's the blinking!@@adamn7516

[@user-ug3jg1bv8n]

The boy is very perceptive (more so than many adult reactors). He quickly picked up on how well Jack handled himself at dinner while being subtly insulted by cal and rose's mother.

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Yeah loved the Crocodile Dundee reference!

[@CeltycSparrow]

I saw that too.

[@iammarcodorian]

I’m literally crying over this kid’s intelligence 😭

[@AAMPictures]

I want a son someday and hope he’s as cool as your son. Intelligent, patient, respectful…. Dude, good job dad!

[@pendorran]

Rest in Peace, Bernard Hill (Captain Smith).

[@nathancruz9172]

He also did the lord of the rings.

[@adrianamedeiros6350]

"Take her to sea, Mr Murdoch." Rest in peace lovely Bernard Hill 😔🌹

[@gember1382]

What a sweet, empathic and intelligent kid. Stay just as you are kid 😉

[@sectx11]

Your son is so smart and emotionally intelligent!! I love seeing his level headed reactions, which means you've done a great job raising him dad 🩵🩵

[@josephsoltero7326]

25:02 I haven't seen eyes open that wide since Rachel told Ross she was pregnant!

[@horrorcide13]

Your kid is probably the most mature kid I have ever seen. Good job Dad. 🙌

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Aw thanks

[@corriescrivener1937]

I can't really judge your son seeing a naked woman. I watched Titanic on repeat when I was about 7 or 8 . My parents thought I had a Kate Winslet problem. 😂

[@shilohauraable]

The lady that was nice to Jack Dawson was The Unsinkable Molly Brown! She & her hubby became rich unexpectedly and went from being poor hill country folk to the very, VERY rich! They didn't fit in well with the American rich elites, so she went to Europe & they LOVED her! She was on her way back to America after many years - on the Titanic! That's why she's so "down to earth" & accepting of Jack when no one else is. She helped to save many people off the ship. And became quite famous. There's a famous movie/musical called The Unsinkable Molly Brown about her. You should react to it! It's a lot of fun! 🤗 💞

[@andreadeamon6419]

From what i read her son passed and that's why she had some of his clothes with her.

[@MsJasperr]

and there have been multyiple movies and even musicals about her couldn't pick a better person to play her than chatty Kathy, Nice to see her in some good Edwardian frocks too divine

[@Elysia63]

Rose: "I'm flying!" Me: That's not flying. That's *standing* ...with STYLE!

[@ScragsP22]

I love this kid. The deadpan way he says everything is great. He’s young enough that he’s not desensitized to everything yet but also old enough to properly analyze what’s happening/have genuine reactions to what’s going on. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Thanks! Part 2 is already uploaded

[@liquidmetal12]

Really smart and observant kid

[@alisong826]

“Didn’t really matter because it was their last job.” Referring to the coal loader guys’ pay 😂❤

[@lyricmezzosoprano5357]

@@GenerationMediaReactionloved him being cheeky with you about the charcoal working “like a regular pencil” 😂

[@roddo1955]

he actually behaves like a human watching a movie. Some reactors pretend at being animated and react unnaturally

[@MeTheMayo]

Haha 25.05 your eyes 😆 ‘Can I show this to my kid?’

[@Koquitaful]

It would be nice if you could watch LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL together, an Oscar-winning Italian film.

[@maxulic]

26:09 It is actually drawn by none other than James Cameron.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Which he's a lefty so they had to use fancy technology to make it look like jack did the drawings.

[@johndrews206]

All of the drawings are done by Cameron

[@gretski47]

​@@andreadeamon6419he actually practised drawing with his right hand as well. He then drew the drawing mirrored, had some light guide lines on the paper during filming which can't be seen under the lights. He then drew it as seen with his *right* hand. Jim told us himself at a museum event here in Australia in March. The guy is just endless talent

[@TheRepublican777]

Lol he says " watch he just chunks her over and says too late " lol

[@CeltycSparrow]

Fun fact, young man...the director of the movie, James Cameron was the one drawing the sketch of Rose with the necklace. And may I say, as a film critic, myself, I am very impressed with your astuteness and ability to understand the intricacies of the story. You have a good eye.

[@LA-xc4tc]

The boy is so perceptive and mature. I love how the dad is very attuned present and demonstrative of any details he might not understand. Lovely channel

[@justinrichards7822]

This kid is smart. He sees details and nuances that some people miss. I don't think he needs all the narration, dad!! 😂 you guys are awesome.

[@roddo1955]

dad is doing a lot of talking and exposition. As if his son is deaf and blind . I personally like reactors who react to what they see, instead of repeating what is said on screen or pointing out the obvious to fill up the silence

[@VelkanAngels]

or maybe the dad's narration is part of the reason, that the kid picks up on so much.

[@shallowgal462]

The vault and its contents would be theirs under maritime salvage law. The hand close-ups sketching were Cameron's. He drew the portrait.

[@GageEakins]

So the rudder line is completely false. Titanic could actually turn incredibly fast, but from the time the lookout saw the iceberg to the time of impact was only around 30 seconds. The fact that they were almost able to turn the ship in time says a lot about how fast Titanic actually could turn.

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

I read somewhere that if they hadn't tried to turn, and hit the iceberg straight on, then it's unlikely the ship would have sank

[@GageEakins]

@@GenerationMediaReaction that is almost certainly the case but completely understandable why they wouldn't do that. If they had hit it head-on, quite a few people would have died when the bow collapsed. Perhaps with hindsight they may have chosen that instead of running against the side of the iceberg, but they had basically no time to make a decision.

[@mlee6050]

Fun fact as of the miracle of the fire they was using the coal or moving it from one side which levelled it out so it stayed as float as long as it did Also it was marketed as practically unsinkable, only since the movie did people believe it was advertised as just unsinkable

[@doloresvancartier8894]

They called LOST IN SPACE the “Iceberg” that sank the Titanic because it was the film that knocked it off the #1 spot.

[@NorthernHandle]

This will be the beginning of the kid’s titanic era. Obsession begins!

[@dicekolev5360]

Man, we're not in the 90s anymore, todays kids have attention spam of 15 minutes so it's very doubtful :D

[@AAMPictures]

@@dicekolev5360You’re so very right. Personally, my obsession didn’t start until 2018, 20 years after seeing it the first time. Still obsessed…. There is a clip from behind the scenes of a man talking about the perfume vials they recovered from the wreck, and he became very emotional. That’s when my obsession began.

[@KiIIerBean]

​@dicekolev5360 it doesn't matter what decade it is, a lot of kid's first special interest in history is either titanic or ancient egypt lol

[@MattHawes]

Always fun to see your reactions. Your son is not only bright and very perceptive, but he is also very empathetic. Your love as a father shines through, too. The father-son dynamic is what makes your reaction videos particularly worthwhile.

[@wendybooth4074]

Not sure if anyone confirmed what you said, but James Cameron did indeed draw everything you see. 👍

[@TheRepublican777]

The sinking of the ship was done so well

[@Clintsessentials]

Agree.

[@nicknogueira7424]

Really smart kid!

[@nathancruz9172]

28:50 indeed, he is.

[@mistyxmarlboro]

“Imagine he just chucks her over.” The way I CACKLED! 😂😂😂

[@MsJasperr]

as a gay kid, I was obsessed with all of it, mostly the hyper feminine styling of the early 1900, and Celine dion and all that. this kid, "id push her off". was so funny to me, that ive seen pt 2 but I had to come back and comment. sick channel boys good laughs

[@Guznatrops]

The drawing of Rose was done by James Cameron itself.

[@adamn7516]

Wow, watching the reality of it hit your son so hard made me feel so bad. He has such a good heart. Fun fact: Most of the dive footage were entirely done with underwater sets using large scale models of the wreck. There are a few shots in the underwater sequence where they used actual dive footage of the wreck. You can tell because of the low quality of the images. Any footage where you see the other submersibles and lighting in the shots are all underwater wreck set footage.

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Oh wow. thanks for watching

[@singingwordwright148]

This reminds me of watching this movie with my son when he was about that age. He had a very tendency to get bored with movies and wander off or play while it was playing in the background or something. But he was absolutely RIVETED by this film. It was the first time I'd ever seen him sit still more than a few minutes.

[@em-pr5jv]

Your son is very smart! He immediately picked up on so many things in this movie that most adult reactors miss. Love your reactions!

[@cmichole]

My 4th grade teacher had us studying the Titanic. She took us on a field trip to see Titanic, the Broadway play and the movie. She was an extraordinary teacher. I wonder where she is and if she is still living.

[@that.ll_do_pig]

What a smart kid! 👏

[@rama30]

I do like that the first half of the film they do everything to show how large the ship is. After the berg they show just how small it is.

[@pacio49]

James Cameron was the artist who sketched Rose naked, and he did it from life for the sequence. All of the sketches of Jack's were made by Cameron.

[@jwgaia]

What an absolute cutie that boy is, you can tell he’s a very smart boy and that you’re a good father. Always love to find new reactors!

[@GageEakins]

Another inaccuracy is that no one got trapped by the water tight doors. The compartments had ladders that allowed people to climb up to the top deck. They wouldn't need to go through the doors to get out.

[@lawrencekelli]

Wow. Iv'e never heard that or seen it in doc's .Thanks for that info.

[@chandlerg5908]

I love that you ended it where the first tape would have ended on the two-part VHS lol

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Hehe, didn’t know about the VHS stopping there. It felt natural there because it was the x3 turning points

[@DmitryHall]

Saw titanic in cinema around 15 times when I was six years. The one time my dad came he looked at my reaction during the painting scene. He’s probably so upset it was jack I was all in for. Great reaction vid.

[@mtrudo]

The rooms they were assigned b52,54,56 was Ismays room. The line when the father says it’s only for a little while is an actual real scene.

[@gokulgopan4397]

But Rose's stateroom is styled after Straus suite C-55,57.

[@randyreiser1692]

That's a sharp kid you've got there, and I really enjoyed watching the little bits of guidance you provided while watching the film. Nice work!

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@heirtoheaven]

I haven't watched your whole reaction yet, but this child looks to be about the age (how old are you, Sweetie?) that I was when I first saw the movie...with my parents. To say the drawing scene was awkward would be an understatement.

[@kyleenglot9184]

Its interesting the mythology that surrounds the Titanic story. Being a titanic enthusiast you learn overtime how public perception of the ship and the disaster is often overexaggerated. For example, the designers of the olympic class ships, titanic was the 2nd set of triplet ships. The first one build was the Olympic which actually performed exactly as her designers intended her to. She fulfilled a successful career up until technological advancement made her obsolete and was scrapped in the 1930's due to the great depression. The claim that the olympic class ships including Titanic were unsinkable was not directly said by White Star Line or the ship builders. It was a promotional headline that the current media and tabloids exaggerated on which became public knowledge and stoked blind confidence of the ship's capabilities. Now the olympic class liners were designed with very specific scenarios in mind with typical ship accidents of the day, mainly collisions with other ships and rough sea conditions. Titanics builders never considered a ship would side swipe an iceberg and open her hull with an over 100 foot long section of damage that completely compromised titanic's safety features. Titanic was designed to stay aflot with the first four compartments breached or any two adjacent ones. The iceberg breached 5 1/2 of these compartments which meant the ship was surely doomed. The titanic's sister ship the Olympic had an accident early in 1911 with the HMS Hawke naval cruiser which punctured near the Olympics stern. It breached 2 compartments but only went about 10 feet into the Olympic's hull, the Olympic of course survived this incident with not much issue, required about 6 weeks in drydock to repair the damage. The Olympic then got conscripted into war service during WW1 as a troop transport ship, escaped a few attack attempts from german ships including a torpedo that punctured her hull but never actually detonated. Then the Olympic deliberately ran into a german u-boat sinking the german sub and managed to carry on under her own steam. So the Olympic actually proved that the Olympic class ships including Titanic and the later Britannic (lost in WW1) were actually sounds ships with more than adequate safety features. Titanic's misfortune was just the nature of the accident in gernral.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I have been a subscriber for a while now and I love the fact that you sit together and talk about what's going on and getting two unique perspectives. James Cameron actually did all of Jack's drawings in the film, including the one of Rose wearing the Heart of the Ocean. Those are his hands being filmed as he's sketching her. (Is there anything he can't do? Maybe he's terrible at singing.)

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

I know right !! I bet he's a bad dancer !

[@EdgarPina-dn4hc]

HA! IT´S LIKE I´M WATCHING THE VHS VERSION BACK IN THE GOOD DAYS, WHEN THE FIRST TAPE FINISH. THAT WAS AN EXCELLENT REACTION.

[@MissAPierce]

Really impressed so far! You guys have a great dynamic in the making.

[@td3779]

We've all been in those situations when scenes like those pop up and your with family and friends. Handled it very well young man and pops 😂😂

[@kornelthunderbolt9962]

i wish i was that mature in your sons age. amazing. glad i found your channel by accident.

[@titanictx883]

That's awesome you met Jon Landau

[@GaryCain-qf5vi]

In my 70 years I've seen many hollywood versions of the titanic, this one being the best. The first version "Titanic" was made 1953 a year before I was born. Peace ✌️ Gary

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Thanks Gary - it's an outstanding piece of work

[@argustuft2394]

Actually 3 films alone about RMS Titanic came out in the year which she sank in 1912 for a total of 6 films made before 1953's Titanic. Interestingly one of them was made in 1942 in Nazi Germany which portrays the fictional German first officer as the only hero. This film was shot on the German liner SS Cap Arcona which was later sunk in 1945 by the RAF in the Baltic Sea when it was packed with Nazi concentration prisoners which resulted in the loss of 7,000 people - nearly six times the number that died on the Titanic.

[@Vallara27]

Have you ever seen The Lord of the Rings? Those movies would be wonderful for you both to react to.

[@yesibot.2051]

Such a mature and well spoken young boy 🥹🥹 Great way to bond. Hugs from California!!! 🥰

[@mdl12321]

You handled that verry well.

[@j4r3d29]

This is one of my top 3 favorite movies of all time! Great video. Bless you both! ❤

[@gmunden1]

Billy Zane also starred in "Dead Calm" with Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman (early in her career). Zane also starred in "Back to the Future " as a member of Biff's high school gang. Molly Brown was a real person on board the Titanic. She was looked down upon by many of the upper-class passengers because she was from "new money" and not an aristocrat. She is played by Oscar-winner, Kathy Bates. Actress Debbie Reynolds played Molly Brown in the 1964 film, "The Unsinkable Molly Brown."

[@mikesterling688]

I just subscribed a couple days ago. You guys are awesome! What a smart kid!

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Thank you!

[@benrobinson1514]

I was obsessed with this movie when I was a kid. The fabulous sets and costuming was fascinating. Once I got older and the gravity of what happened hit me, I can’t watch it without getting super emotional.

[@The.Pickle]

I like how you explain things to your son, it's really nice to see.

[@xGoodOldSmurfehx]

I remember when the movie came out at the cinema, i was barely 4 years old and i was terrified during the sinking so much so that my dad had to walk me out xD Of course later on we would watch the full movie but in the comfort of home but no matter how you look at it the movie nearly gave me trauma as a kid and it was my first ever movie experience with the concept of death

[@poetinmyheart94]

James Cameron (the director of Titanic) actually drew that picture of Rose!!!!!!

[@Emmanuel_Lacombe]

The drawing scene was actually drawn by James Cameron himself. Since the question was asked by your son during the scene. Great reactions guys!

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Thank you!

[@user-um3rq5ui9p]

Have to add to the below comments - what an amazing son you are raising ; observant, funny and highly intelligent - you (the dad) explain so diligently that this was a joy to watch you should be very proud. ...on to part 2!

[@edmundherrera3055]

Dad:👁👁 You know when

[@storminight]

What a great video! I have to tell you what a great job you do raising such an awesome boy. ❤ I subscribed.

[@sofiamec8767]

What an amazing reaction! He is so mature!!!!!!! As someone who grew up without a dad (had 2 dad figures but ...those were bad), this is so beautiful to watch! Definitely subscribing! Can't wait for part 2 ❤

[@angiedracul6562]

Ur kid is very well mannered ❤u must be really proud 😊congratulations 👏🏻🥰

[@HerrNilsson.]

Good reaction and very intelligent and perceptive kid.

[@Purple_Buffalo]

Good times! The, “I don’t like this guy” character turns up as the villain in Time Bandits! David Warner... a British fellow and he gives a tremendous performance as “Evil Genius”.

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

OOoo! We will be recording Time Bandits soon (Holy Grail in edit)

[@Purple_Buffalo]

@@GenerationMediaReaction !!

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

It was always the plan to go from Holy Grail to Time Bandits @@Purple_Buffalo

[@Purple_Buffalo]

@@GenerationMediaReaction I cannot wait to giggle my arse off with you both:)

[@gretski47]

He also played Lawrence Beesley in SOS Titanic

[@rikinhouston]

You guys are so great 👍

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Thank you sir !

[@chrislawhorn5081]

I saw a talk show not long ago with kete or DiCaprio the host asked about the drawing. But they said James Cameron actually drew it

[@arifeannor9573]

Good reaction, I'll leave a parent comment on part 2 as well as I think those are the ones that count.

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

thank you!

[@labrynna87]

I just discovered this channel and have to say you two are such a cute and likeable duo. I'll definitely check out more of your reactions after this. :)

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Thank you for checking out our videos. Please let us know which videos you like!

[@josefinelagerstrom2643]

You've raised a wonderful young man! How old is he? ❤

[@janel1386]

New subscriber! I love both of your personalities 😊

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Elysia63]

​​@@GenerationMediaReactionMe too! Also, look at this: _Rose: "I'm flying!"_ Me: That's not flying. That's *standing* ...with STYLE!

[@antonioramirez4763]

Love how you and your son are watching movies that you grew up too and to see his reaction whether you seen the movie or not. I will do this with my son due to him want to do KZbin but not on his own yet. Your son is very smart and understands certain things that I see. You should watch John Q with Denzel Washington.

[@ChefPatrickChase]

it was james cameron who actually drew the picture

[@forestrot666]

I was 8 when I first saw this film and I didn't catch anything much except history and a love/romance. Now that I am older, I see so many iconic things in this film. I also hate Cal as a character but goodness, I appreciate Billy Zane's acting in this film so much. He made me hate Cal. lol

[@TrueBeauty2974]

The look on your face, 😂!

[@jenniferpratt8790]

Great movie

[@James-wp3jq]

Also in 1997 was Tomorrow never dies , it wasn't on your list !

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

haha! i only looked at the Oscar list!

[@James-wp3jq]

The song Nobody does it better from the spy who loved me who Oscar nominated but Skyfall by Adele won an Oscar for best original song .

[@marcus3261]

The Titanic was built in Ireland in Belfast.

[@donaldnewton3149]

Its actually director James Cameron's hand you see drawing Rose in the drawing scene. Its not Leo at all.

[@Mgeorge_5]

I Havnt seen a father son reaction channel, This is very cool. And very good reaction. Earned a new sub 👍🏻

[@GenerationMediaReaction]

Awesome thank you!

[@ashleynadine717]

Kathy bates is based on a real life person from the titanic

[@SNOOPY_-]

how old is that kid,6,7,8 at best???? i genuinly feel sorry for the new generations to come. they missed out on so much good stuff from back in the 90s. a era goneby sadly but it was one of the best times for sure. i was 9 when titanic was released,yes seen it on the big screen (times 97,2012,2022) it never gets old. im surprised that kid knows quite some basics for his age.titanic became that instant cult classic,and survived the time.25 years later it still gives packed cinema's which proves WHY it won best movie in 97'. dispite titanic being told over and over again since 1912,somehow nobody done it better than cameron captivating a audiance for decades and mixes real with fake storylines and events. which is part of the succes i think.,have good storytelling,the right producer and a good score,and voila funfact: the first tities we saw on screen for those who are now mid 30s were kate winslet's boobees in titanic :D

[@jorgearambulo7972]

Impresionante,

[@brittweasley7184]

The director , James Cameron, drew the picture

[@jenniferpratt8790]

I love youur videos

[@brittweasley7184]

Jon Landau died. So sorry for your loss

[@handsomestik]

I just saw a Night to Remember from the 50's a few nights ago. It's not that bad, of course Cameron has the better effects.

[@Peg__]

6:04 There is a VR _Titanic!_ You get to explore the ship and do tasks. All the visuals of the ship in the VR are from Titanic itself. If you have VR or a can use a friend's VR, I recommend it.

[@MposTitanic]

26:17 James Cameron himself drew this and other Jack drawings

[@user-yl9wz7uc3u]

UR A GOOD DAD FOR EVERYTHING HERE

[@chrispruett81]

YOU "Do you know what a prostitute is?" Your Son "No" .. (And just when I thought you were going to really tell him... YOU SAY " I defer you to the reaction video of Crocodile Dundee" LMFAO.. Now that was funny and perfect! Wow! lol

[@jaderbean]

I’m pretty sure it was drawn by James Cameron.