Citizen Kane Film Review

8.5 out of 10

  Although I will never fully agree with the AFI's claim that Citizen Kane is the greatest film of all time, I do agree that this drama, or almost noire film is a work of art, and is no doubt a contender for at least a place in the top thirty. The acting is 100% spot on, Orson Welles direction is at it's finest (comparible only to Touch of Evil), and the writing is very fantastic, producing a very memorable plot. The only reason the score isn't higher, is that, although the film is fantastic, my personal oppinion and liking of it does not grant a 9 or 10.

 Citizen Kane is the story of a man who realizes that money cannot buy happiness (though he is tremendously wealthy) only after spending his life trying trying to achieve a wealthy status. It's the story of a man who discovers that money isn't everything and that the last time he was ever truly happy was directly before he was off on his conquest to become "successful". Overall it has a relatively entertaining plot, and I personally was never bored with it.

  In general concept, from "Rosebud," to the fires at Xanadu, this film is an over exageration of the American dream. Hence: Citizen Kane. I personally belief that this film is a much see, and is an important piece of American film, and art in general, which is why I am giving this movie a 8.5 out of 10.