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Originally Posted by neverending
Citizen Kane is hard for many viewers to relate to today, I think, because it's a very cold film, and everything today passion and emotion, where everything must be FELT. It's an intellectual film chronicling the downfall of a corrupt powerful man, who sacrificed everything for money and power, especially his emotions , and anyone who got close to him. Quite a daring film in its day when William Randolph Hearst was still very much in power, its impact may be somewhat lessened today when many don't even know who he is. However, it's superbly crafted, impeccably shot, and it makes its point with a savage force.
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Originally Posted by metternich1815
That is one film I did not think I would have to defend. I have to disagree strongly. I agree that it is not the greatest film of all time, but there is no doubt it is among the greatest. The story was compelling. It was interesting to see the evolution of the character Kane. The film also pioneered many film techniques and narrative techniques never used in film before. Related to this, the cinematography was incredible. It added just what was necessary to the film. There were some excellent performances, particularly the main character. When I first saw the film, I was blown away. It was definitely one of the best black and white films I had ever seen. It has been a while since I have seen it, so I can't discuss it in great detail.
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Though apart from
Schindler's List none of the Top voted films made into my top 20 but I like to strongly stand for
Citizen Cane here. I think NE & metternich already defined it beautifully & actually can't add anything more. All I can say is it'll be a shame for us as ardent movie lovers if we failed to give its desired place in the Final Top 100 compilation.
I'm not against at all such awesome entertaining films like
Raiders of the Lost Ark &
Star Wars: New Hope and may it's just me but whenever I see films like this competing with films like
Schindler's List,
Citizen Cane & many other unquestionably brilliant films then I feel it may be better to have some categories in the final compilation...like the way we did in
The Sub-Genres of Horror list, i.e. Cinematic Excellence, Most Beloved or Popular Films, Director's Cut etc.