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Originally Posted by psycho d
Citizen Kane (1941). That this flick adorns the moniker of the greatest film ever produced turns out to be its curse. Such a charge can only set it upon a teetering pedestal that is bound to fall. The celluloid Sword of Damocles cuts deep. Too bad, for this really was a great flick. With groundbreaking cinematic techniques copied throughout the ages, its influence is renown. The story itself almost bought the farm with that annoying beginning. After suffering through it the movie settles down tremendously, transmogrifying into a wonderfully woven story. The ending, subtle though it was, almost smelled as if contrived. The acting was mostly phenomenal, but a glitch here and there was duly noted. The direction and camera work were fabulous. Overall a great watch, just don't expect to see the greatest movie ever created. It is no such creature.
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Have you seen the documentary "
The Battle Over Citizen Kane"? If not, make it a priority...gives you a whole new outlook on the movie.