This movie is an instant classic, both in our time and in generations to come

Rating: Null/10 (17 November 2003)

Citizen Kane...not many films can measure up to its level. This dramatic film portrays the life of one man: Charles Foster Kane, a ruthless newspaper man who leaves one word in his rememberance: Rosebud. The entire film looks into this man's life through the views of his closest friends and aquaintances. It also begins and ends with his death, and follows closely with the missing puzzle piece to his life, rosebud.
This movie was far ahead of its time. It was the first film ever to use special effects, and most of it is unbeknownst to the viewer. The film is rich in symbolism to answer the questions of how and why something happens.

To be perfectly honest, this seems to be a basic black and white film that in todays culture would be unattractive and boring. But it is much more than that. And the makeup was enthralling! They were able to make a 24 year old Orson Welles a some 70 year old man, and make it totally inconspicuous. Not many films, even today, can do that.
This film was very exciting and worth many viewings, and is the epitome of all films, which is why so many other productions have followed in the footsteps of this one outstanding film: Citizen Kane.