Orson Welles's masterpiece is totally worth your time

Rating: Null/10 (25 February 2019)

Often considered the greatest American film Citizen Kane's reputation precedes it- but there is a reason for it. Directed by wunderkind Orson Welles(who was barely into his mid 20s) Citizen Kane is a towering achievement of themes which resonate with anyone of us, and the cinematography and pacing are so good most American filmmakers swear by it. Based on the life of a real life newspaper moghul Kane tells the story through flashback of its titular character Charles Foster Kane(Welles). It is a given that for such a work of art the reputation is indeed going to take precedence. But if seen with an open mind one will realize that Citizen Kane is a work not only ahead of its time but also a precursor of many a character studies done in the Hollywood system. Citizen Kane will stand the test of time, as it has for so many decades now.