Glimmerubro It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

cinephile-27690 Citizen Kane is hailed this title by many people. Roger Ebert called this his favorite film and if he were stranded on an island with only one movie to watch, it would be Citizen Kane. The movie is about news reporters trying to find the meaning of a man's dying word.Many people "G.O.A.T." this movie because of its revolutionary film techniques. That's not why I love this and call it that.I love the moral:Everyone has an important meaning, we just may have to dig deeper to find it.Must watch for any human being!

The Movie Diorama "The greatest film of all time". "The most influential piece of cinema ever". "Orson Welles is the best actor to have ever lived". "Technically flawless". Can we just take the time to appreciate the praise this film has acquired since 1941. It is undeniably rare for a silver screen picture to stand the test of time, but Citizen Kane has. However, the monumental rave for this classic naturally heightened my expectations to astronomical heights. Chronicling the life of the fictitious tycoonist Charles Foster Kane, a journalist attempts to uncover the meaning of his last word "Rosebud". There's so much to admire about Orson Welles. To have the audacity and confidence to direct, produce, co-write and act in his first motion picture is impressive to say the least. His transition from theatre to screen felt seamless. Technically, this film is masterful. Welles' use of lighting to create shadows, symmetry, long takes and innovative tracking shots have clearly influenced many films since its release. The flashback narrative structure was pristinely incorporated to create a cohesive story about a man who slowly becomes corrupted with money and power. Acting was superb, particularly from Welles, considering this was a screen debut for the majority of cast members. There's nothing much I can add that every critic hasn't already raved about. But. I must profess. I personally do not think this is perfect. The story, for me, just didn't keep me engaged consistently. Several scenes dragged on forever to a point where I started becoming distracted by my own surroundings. The showgirl dance scene, Susan's singing rehearsals and even the introduction which simply slowly zooms in on Xanadu. Maybe it's because I'm fairly new to classic films, or maybe I just found Kane to be an uninteresting character. We could all endlessly dissect this piece of art and write a dissertation on how perfect it is, and it is without a doubt technically perfect. But I shan't give it full marks just because every film critic has.

berketepe Citizen Kane, as the movie says, "he wasn't brutal, he has done things brutally". The movie gives us a perspective of America's culture integrated with the biographical evidence through flashbacks. Mystery is discoursed during the interviews with Kane's friends. It shows us that even if you have the power to buy all of the ancient masterpieces such as statues, diamonds etc. , you are not perfect in life. Kane ha ups and downs and due to his lost childhood, he has a missing piece from his puzzle. This film makes the audience search for a man called "Charles Foster Kane" to see if he is a real person yet fictitious. It is classified as a mystery movie, but it is, indeed, a biographical drama.

tugquarles Apparently my expectations were too high but I was very disappointed in "Citizen Kane". I had heard the hype for years and was savoring the moment of watching the "greatest film in cinema history". I love movies from the silent era through the late 40s and there is the occasional 50s and 60s movies that I enjoy as well. Perhaps it's the movie stars that attract me to those movies. However, "Citizen Kane" didn't fulfill my expectations and I was disappointed in the story and especially the ending.