An unforgettable classic

Rating: Null/10 (13 January 2003)

Just a couple of nights ago I had the privilege of watching Citizen Kane, and although this may be a movie that isn't recommended for teens, I absolutely loved it. The classic masterpiece that launched Orson Welles into the film industry is easily one of the greatest films of all time.
Citizen Kane has an intriguing beginning. Welles easily captures you with the scenes of Kane's province, first showing a "No Trespassing" sign that instantly let me know I was watching a great movie. The camera moves up to Charles Kane on his death bed, where he mutters the unforgettable word "Rosebud" and then drops his snow globe. When the News On The March part began I was charmed, and it was very creative. I'll admit I was fooled a bit, thinking that the whole film was going to be a news show. But instead it develops into a plot that revolves around a journalist searching for what Kane meant by Rosebud. The film shows Kane's life from the day he was adopted by a rich man named Mr. Thatcher and continues on through the many interesting debacles and triumphs that surrounded him for the rest of his days. What can I say? The film is incredible. It has many great characters and plenty of interesting aspects that make you glad you're watching it. It moves you during every second. I was amazed by the many great scenes and moments, such as Kane's speech during his run for governor, Kane watching his wife sing at the opera in disbelief, and his tantrum when he threw objects across the room after the departure of his second wife and then discovered his snow globe, which made him realize that he longed for the simple days of his childhood.
Very few movies have been able to recapture the magic of Citizen Kane. I may not agree with most people on the statement that it's THE greatest movie of all time, but I love it anyway and it's one of my favorites.

Overall rating: 4 out of 5.