Orson Welles's Masterpiece!

Rating: 9/10 (31 January 2009)

Citizen Kane is commonly known as one of the greatest films of all-time, and while it isn't my personal favorite, it is undeniably one of the most original, innovative, and unforgettable films of all-time.
The story follows the life of newspaper tyrant Charles Foster Kane. With his dying breath he uttered a word that leads to a mystery that might possibly unlock the hidden secrets of his life. One reporter goes on a wild goose chase, trying to piece together the pieces of Kane's life in order to understand truly who the man was.
Orson Welles shines as the title character Charles Foster Kane, his performance is one of the most remarkable in the history of film. The main reason Citizen Kane is such an unforgettable experience is for its technical mastery. The cinematography, makeup, art direction, costume design, etc., is among some of the best I have ever seen. Though this film would have been nothing were it not for writer/producer/director Orson Welles's vision. This was Welles's masterpiece through and through. Welles managed to create what I think could be considered as the first modern film.
Even though Citizen Kane may not be my favorite film of all-time, it still is undeniably one of the best made films of all-time, and is worth seeing for all of its innovation and beauty.
I give Citizen Kane a 9 out of 10!