Regrets

Rating: 8/10 (27 March 2019)

This movie is about Charles Kane and his story. If you've watched the movie, you already know what happens. But what I want to focus on right now is the meaning and importanceof the pivotal "Rosebud" scene. On his death bed, Kane utters the word "Rosebud" before passing. Throughout the movie you learn this refers to the scene where Kane is taken by Thatcher to be raised and to be taken care of. That one moment is Kane's biggest turning point in his life, and his biggest regret. To Kane, that was the last time he was happy with his life. The last moment before he felt like he had no control, his life predetermined and leads to him feeling unable to change his life, leading him to rebel and so on throughout the movie. To me, this movie screams two important lessons of life. The first being to enjoy life to the fullest while you still can, have fun and enjoy what you have, while the second is to do what makes you happy in life. Live life your own way, the way that lets you be on your death bed without any regrets, and to avoid points in your live akin to the "Rosebud" scene.