standing the very test of time and much controversy

Rating: Null/10 (17 December 2010)

Absolute Classic. "Citizen Kane" is possibly the single most important film of this century. Setting aside the (then) controversial subject matter and the grief Welles went through over this film, watch the film at least once for sheer enjoyment. The black & white cinematography is brilliant, the direction is smooth, and the key players all turn in outstanding performances. Orson Welles richly deserved his Oscar for Best Actor this time around. Even the makeup, while seeming "overdone" by today's standards, is effectively used. This movie belongs in every movie lover's library. The film does such a great job at taking the viewer on a personal journey. The verisimilitude does well at enhancing the glorified storyline.