A great movie from finish to start to finish!

Rating: 9/10 (6 September 2012)

Although Citizen Kane was intended to make fun of William Randolph Hearst and his lavish ways of living, the movie nevertheless shines. It has every element a classic film has: romance, mystery, adventure, and even a little bit of thriller/horror.
Unlike many movies, I could feel the same emotions as the character. Because the acting is so well done (with maybe a few cheesy sections), Citizen Kane is very convincing.
I admire how you can never see the faces of some of the characters. That was done on purpose to convey that these characters were not very important.
The dialogue is very succinct and unique. No other movie could have such clever screenplay. Of course, "rosebud" is the most famous line out of the movie, but the way the characters respond to each other is irreplaceable.
The flashback is very gradual so that it is not confusing. I am very fortunate that I don't have to waste energy trying to follow along.
I find it interesting how Orson Welles tried some new filming techniques. He used camera angles to show dominance, deliberately put actors in danger, and made sets very detailed and elaborate. In fact, he was one of the few directors at the time to have a ceiling.
Although the first time I saw Citizen Kane was in a high school videography class, I still felt like I was in a theater, enjoying the classics that some people never notice.