Excellent, yet boring.

Rating: 7/10 (28 September 2002)

I saw this movie for a U.S. History project. I loved this movie. I thought it was great. However, I gave this movie a 7/10 instead of my usual 10/10.
This movie wasn't long, but I gave myself an intermission in the middle. I was interested and bored at the same time. There were some scenes in it that keep you in suspense, and then there are those that just make you want them to get to the point.
The movie itself was acted out well. Orson Welles did very well in this movie. In fact, I liked the political issues. Unfortunately, the movie got TOO political. Not necessarily bad, but there are some scenes that I believe could have lost some of the fat.
Do I think the movie is overrated? No. This movie was excellent. Putting aside the boring parts that allowed my brain to wander, I thought the movie was done very well. In fact, I liked the newsreel at the beginning. It looked very authentic. I also liked how they got into issues like yellow journalism and adultery-committing politicians.
Its lasting appeal was great IMO. I wouldn't mind watching this classic again. However, if you have ADD, watch something else. I gave this movie a 7/10 because it's really for people who have alot of patience. If this is you, watch this movie. You'll love it.