I am torn with Citizen Kane...

Rating: Null/10 (2 April 2001)

I am torn with this movie. I am 38, college educated, but had NEVER seen Citizen Kane until last week. I recognize that this movie is often rated number one of ALL TIME. I decided to rent the movie last week and form my own unbiased opinion.
I can feel it. I can sense it. I know why some find this movie great. The cinematography and screenplay is awesome. The movie moves rapidly from scene to scene. The 2 hours went by in no time. The plot comes full circle as the movie concludes. It is truly a dynamic movie.
At the same time, I can't run out and say "You have to see this movie!" I found it dark, sinister, and downright depressing. While black and white is classic film making, it can often create light and shades that are emotionally difficult to watch. Perhaps that's what makes Citizen Kane so great to so many. But at the same time I am spoiled by today's movie technology. I find it difficult to relate to movies that are so old (60 years) that the primitive technology effects my ability to appreciate how good a movie may have been IN IT'S TIME.
The greatest movies of all time will stand the test of time. The Godfather was made nearly 30 years ago and it has a whole new generation of fans. The college campus reaction to Citizen Kane would suggest that it does not have the same staying power.
As I said...I am torn with Citizen Kane