Pure genius

Rating: 10/10 (5 October 2001)

I love this film! Deep focus, dissolves, so many technical achievements. The opera house, Xanadu, the showreel, all are signs of an impressive aesthetic director. But what is overlooked is the superb performances. Of course, obviously there is Welles, but Joseph Cotten and the supporting players of the Mercury Theatre all deserve a mention for their fine performances (A good example is the breakfast scene, just look at the subtle changes in body language). All this, and the haunting Bernard Herman score, gives me no choice but 10/10 Vote Kane!