Ariella Broughton
It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.
Anoushka Slater
While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de)
"Thumbtanic" is an American 26-minute short film from over 15 years ago that came out 3 years after James Cameron's "Titanic", one of the most overrated films of all time in my opinion. And as I am not the greatest fan of these Steve Oedekerk thumb films either, you should not be surprised that I think this one was not a good watch. Luckily it does not even run for half an hour, but it still feels too long. Other than that, you get what you could expect, the "King of the World" scene, the parody of the famous "My Heart Will Go On" etc. Generally speaking, if you like Oedekerk's approach to comedy, you will probably end up liking this one too. I personally do not see it as too artistic or creative. Thumbs down.
arget_aiedail
I watched this on a whim because it was available and I'd heard the Thumb movies were funny. This one was not. The majority of the jokes were based around "Geranium's" physique and, in turn, Kate Winslet's. I think it's really pathetic of the the "Thumbtanic" creators to stoop so low to make jabs at a respected actress just because she (heaven forbid) doesn't starve herself into the model of ideal modern beauty.My favorite part was the line that goes something like, "Hey, I have a great idea! Let's swim over to this makeshift raft that no one else seems to see!" Thirty seconds of amusement out of a 26 minute movie does not redeem its value.
Kim
All I can say is, I haven't laughed this hard in years! I had to leave the room so that I wouldn't stop breathing or have a heart attack, it was that funny!! If you've seen Titanic (1997, the Rose and Jack version) then you'll probably appreciate the humor in this movie.
Jack the Ripper1888
Steve Oedekerk returns with yet another 'Thumb' movie. This one works much better than his THUMB WARS did, because there is a story and he can actually spoof stuff. The whole thing works perfectly because he follows the plot of TITANIC exactly but makes stupid stuff happen along the way. If you liked TITANIC, then this short is for you. Don't see it unless you have seen the actual movie. If you see this movie on the "Double Thumb Feature" then you get to see a preview for Oedekerk's latest 'Thumb' film called THE BLAIR THUMB. There is also a funny segment with a family in a movie theater.THUMBTANIC: 4/5.
