Citizen Bore

Rating: 4/10 (13 May 2014)

I watched this film expecting something great. After all, it is regularly labelled as the best film ever made. Well, it's not even close. I find it strange how so many people are scared to go against the grain and say it how it is. This film is an overlong snore-fest with no interesting characters. It's the story of one man's life. But his life isn't interesting at any point and certain scenes drag on. There is nothing to keep the viewer gripped to the story. OK, there are a few nice camera techniques, but wake up folks! Literally. Because many of you will fall asleep during this garbage. How this film is so popular is utterly baffling. It stresses the reality that people are sheep. Tell 'em it's good and they believe it.
As for the cast, there are a couple of really grating characters – second wife "Susan" as played by Dorothy Comingore and Everett Sloane who plays Mr Bernstein - what horrible whining, shouty voices.
I sat through this film but it gave me very little in terms of entertainment. Time for the charity shop.