The Definitive Classic!!!

Rating: 10/10 (29 June 2008)

For myself, I term Citizen Kane the definitive classic as it invokes thought from the audience at every scene. It is a portrait of a life which explores not only the events but the causation behind the events. To simply view the film without exploring the nuances does not truly appreciate the experience of the life of Charles Foster Kane as expressed by Mr. Welles. The film explores the reasons behind the actions of the main character via brilliant "interviews" with his fictional life's characters providing an opinionated commentary upon his actions yet leave ample space for the audience to form their private opinions and critique of both the character and the film. The single word used as a theme is brilliant and sums the purpose and intellect of this work as a discussion topic for everyone over the years. Seldom, do any artist's works elicit such a lasting and thought evoking response. I can well understand why Mr. Welles was proud of this work yet as the man himself would probably reply, Pride, but what is pride but a manifestation of one's ego bordering upon madness??? My words of course, yet inspired by a genius and master of the ages.