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James Cameron Finally Explains Everyone's Biggest Problem With 'Titanic'

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James Cameron says Kate doesn't simply let Jack die at the end of "Titanic."  Titanic screencap

Nearly everyone who's ever seen "Titanic" has been frustrated by Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) sacrificing his life at the end for Rose (Kate Winslet).

After the two submerge into the water, the duo finds a large door in the water and Kate is the only one to go atop, leaving Jack to freeze in the cool Atlantic water.

Watching the film numerous times, we've been among those to think, "there's enough room on that door for the both of them."

There's even a meme dedicated to showing the many ways DiCaprio could have fit on the plank beside Winslet.

Well, director James Cameron has heard our cries, and in an interview with IGN he finally addresses our concern. Cameron tells us it has nothing to do with the amount of room on the door; rather, it has to do with buoyancy. 

Take a listen near the 4:40 mark below: 

SEE ALSO: Kate Winslet's original screen test for "Titanic" >

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Kirsten Acuna was a correspondent on Business Insider's Entertainment team covering TV, movies, and theme parks. She is Businness Insider's resident expert on all things "The Walking Dead." YKirsten covers superheroes and all things Disney (Marvel, Pixar, and live-action remakes). She is a verified film critic on Rotten Tomatoes. Kirsten has previously written for TV Guide and Time Out New York Kids. She joined Business Insider's entertainment team in 2012 as a reporter, helping to build the team from two people. She holds a degree in magazine journalism and minors in both English and child family studies from Syracuse University.Follow her on Twitter @KirstenAcuna.