The Greatest

Rating: 10/10 (17 March 2004)

You are all probably thinking that I'm one of those people who like movies only because other people like them too. But I am in the firm belief that Citizen Kane stands as a masterpiece of the art of storytelling. As avid film watchers we all love to be told stories, and we love them to be told well. Citizen Kane is a milestone in American cinema, and is living proof of what a great movie can be. I can't think of another movie more complete and fully realized then Citizen Kane. Citizen Kane was made in 1941. Film makers have had 63 years to make a more influential film. I think we'll be waiting a very long time.
Citizen Kane was starred, written, and directed by Orson Welles, and it was his FIRST movie!!! RKO Pictures took a big chance giving a first time film maker so much influence. Maybe if today's studios took more chances better movies would be made.
There's nothing more I could possible say except watch and enjoy.