Wow...

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2000)

At first, I was skeptical about seeing this film, due to the mass reputation that it built up as being the best film of all time and for a while I avoided seeing this film afraid of being disapointed from all of the hype it received. Guess what, it wasn't hype at all, this film truly is one the the greatest films ever made and I challenge anyone else in contradicting me in this opinion. Every single aspect of this film has fascinated me deeply and has contributed to the greatness of this film: the cinematography, the acting, the script... etc. etc. etc... Many will be turned off to see this film due to its portrayal in black and white. However, this aspect in itself was one of the greatest parts of the film and Welles uses it to his greatest advantage with shadows and contrast of shades. Definitely a must see film for any true film buff. This film definitely deserves its place of number #1 on the AFI top film list.