Citizen Kane: Review

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2010)

Citizen Kane is a masterpiece and one of my favorite films. Orson Welles' use of the camera is what stands out the most in this film. Every set and background was filmed with a sort of mathematical precision. Another great aspect of the film was the story. The story reveals so much about the life of Kane yet leaves the audience baffled about his true feelings about his life. This leaves the audience to discuss with each other and for the people to use their own imagination. This film also explores the the theme that money does not but happiness. Throughout his whole life Kane had unlimited power and resources and became consumed by them. If we can't share our successes with other people then what's the point?