Important Film, But A Bore

Rating: 4/10 (7 February 2001)

OK, this was an important film for its time -- no one can dispute that. It revolutionised the use of the camera and the use of space in the mise-en-scene. But the thing is that the story is just unbearably dull! The characters are too hammy and look like they are acting and fail to get the sympathy of the audience at any time. Kane is a jerk who has about as much self-understanding as a two year old kid. How can most people relate to him? If you are really into the history of film or cinematography, this movie is of immeasurable importance and it should be studied. But if you just want to see a good movie with characters that you can relate to and a plot that is interesting, go elsewhere . . . this film is all art and no soul.