Forensic Analysis Brings an End to Titanic's Most Controversial Debate 25 Years Later
Even 25 years after its phenomenal release in 1997, everyone still has their theory on how Jack could have survived the icy waters of the North Atlantic along with Kate.
To filmmaker James Cameron 's frustration, this has always been a topic of much debate. And he has always believed Jack would have never fit on the raft. Now he has some real evidence to prove he knew what he was talking about with the help of some real-life forensic science.
In a recent interview with the Toronto Sun for his latest film 'Avatar: The Way of Water ', Cameron revealed to settle the discussion once and for all he has conducted his own "scientific study".
With the help of some hypothermia experts, using a reconstruction of the raft from the film, and stunt doubles with the same body mass as Rose (Kate Winslet ) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio ), they recreated the tragic scene of Jack's death.
Attaching sensors to the stunt people in icy waters, Cameron claims they tested a variety of methods with the two to test if both could have survived.
According to the results of the famed director's experiment, there was absolutely no way that Jack and Rose would have made it together. Proving he was right all along.
The results of Cameron's study will refute the claims made by many others over the years. The actors themselves have claimed in the past they believe Jack could have had a chance with Rose. Even the Mythbusters conducted their own scientific study into the debate. Luckily for anyone curious to see the answer to one of movie's most controversial questions for themselves, the whole experiment and analysis will be made into a TV special.
Cameron himself has always stated in previous interviews discussing the debate, whether Jack could have survived or not was never the point of his end in the movie.
Comparing their story to Romeo and Juliet, the film is about love and sacrifice. The character's love is measured by their sacrifice, and without Jack's death, it would have never been as meaningful.
The special is expected to be released in February 2023 on National Geographic. It coincides with Titanic 's 4k restoration re-release, in theatres just in time for Valentine's Day. Cameron is hoping maybe he won't get the same backlash over Jack's end now with his scientific study, as when the film first premiered 25 years ago. Finally putting the much debated argument to rest.