different but good

Rating: Null/10 (9 May 2014)

This was a very interesting film. The story looks into past life of a wealthy newspaper publisher Charles Kane, and reveals the story of his success and downfall. While the film does seem to drag on occasionally, I never found myself separated from the overall experience of the film. However, this effects was somewhat intended by the director Orson Welles, who purposely filmed many long and uneventful takes. In my opinion, the choice to include long takes makes the film more believable and highlights the actor's skill. In this case, the lead role of Kane is played by Welles himself, which goes to show off the talent of the filmmaker. This film may not be for everyone, but for those who can enjoy the slow pace will be delighted by Welle's effective film making.