Powerful movie about a powerful man...

Rating: Null/10 (11 October 2002)

This movie is one of those movies that I like mostly due to technical perfection. The cinematography, editing, direction and writing are all perfect! Gregg Toland is a wonderful DP. Welles and Toland worked closely together to bring this story to the screen, and I think that Toland interpreted Welles' vision perfectly. Robert Wise's editing is done to perfection as well. The wipes and fades are all done well, and all done with purpose. Too many films have editing and cinematography done without thinking of how it will affect the story--Citizen Kane is definitely not one of them. Also magnificent is the set design. This is my definition of a technically perfect movie! Must see for those who desire to be in the industry.