A man to be severely pitied

Rating: 7/10 (15 October 2005)

I have to sympathize with the people who hail this film as one of the ones worth remembering. Although the story is slow (quite slow at times), it is so profound. The underlying meaning of "Rosebud" is one that truly will jerk the heartstrings and make the viewer feel a large amount of pity for Charles Kane. Makes one wonder just how much like Kane William Hearst was. Welles' performance was magnificent, absolutely deserving of an Oscar. Those who dislike the film are at least somewhat justified in their reasoning. However, someone with a real appreciation for a deep storyline is going to have at least some measure of praise for this movie. Approach this with the willingness to not be merely entertained.