A Truely Classic Film

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2002)

Citizen Kane is an excellent example of great hollywood cinema. I had always wanted to see it, but actually had no idea what it was about before watching it. It was very different than I had expected. I guess the underlying meaning is that you can have all of the money and be surrounded by possessions and people, and still be the loneliest person around. Kane owned newspapers, had wives, `friends' and a huge castle with all of the riches from Europe, but couldn't find happiness. With all of his wealth, he became self absorbed, and believed he could buy love and people. Because of this, he lost everything. I thought that the story line about Rosebud was interesting, and was a great way to show this man's life in a way people could understand. I think my favorite scene in the movie is when Kane and his wife are sitting at the table, first as newleweds, and then it shows how their relationship changes over time. I thought it was sad, but a pretty real view of marriages, and the strain that a workaholic can put on relationships.