drama about life of media mogul in early twentieth century

Rating: 10/10 (24 February 2008)

Citizen Kane is the best photographed film in the history of the art! Its dramatic uses of angle and lighting to create moods forever changed the industry, and has been the foundation for the best-filmed movies from its time forward. This alone should make it number one on the list of every movie- lovers "movies to see". However, the acting also makes it worthy of a number one rating. Orson Welles is brilliant in his role as a media mogul who rises from less than modest beginnings but never finds satisfaction in achieving the "American Dream". His poignant portrayal of the saddest conflict in literature "man vs. himself" is truly acting at its best.