CITIZEN KANE- A Film for Decades!

Rating: 9/10 (9 May 2020)

This was a powerful movie that really stands the test of time. It has held up extremely well, and is one of my favorite movies of the mid 20th century. There are so many powerful and memorable moments that occur throughout, like the famous series of takes and shots that lead up to the infamous "rosebud" scene. The meaning behind it and the emotion in the scene make it stand all the more. The acting is exquisite throughout, and the symbolism and theme of the movie are what make it really sell, especially with the closing statement of "anyway, it wouldn't have explained anything." This was a significant moment that shows how "Citizen Kane" used many powerful paradoxes throughout, signifying that nothing can truly be explained.