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CITIZEN KANE is Orson Welles's greatest achievement--and a landmark of cinema history. The story charts the rise and fall of a newspaper publisher whose wealth and power ultimately isolates him in his castlelike refuge. The film's protagonist, Charles Foster Kane, was based on a composite of Howard Hughes and William Randolph .. Read more

Starring	Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead, Everett Sloane
Director	Orson Welles
Genres	Drama

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- A brilliant piece of Hollywood cinema using all the resources of the studio; despite lapses of characterization and gaps in the narrative, almost every shot and every line is utterly absorbing both as entertainment and as craft. See The Citizen Kane Bo
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  - 10
  Yawn
  
  Because everyone says it's the best film ever blah, blah,blah I've tried watching it several times. I've read umpteen reviews as to why it's oh ... read more »
  
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  - keith evans
  - Bath
  - 24 Jun 2007 at 15:32
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  The Future of Cinema
  
  Stupendous it shakes you out of your comfort zone and inspires you in ways you never thought possible.
  
  This is a different type of movie; along the ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 06 Nov 2011 at 17:07
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  - 5
  I was glued to my seat...otherwise I'd have left early.
  
  Tried to watch this with an open mind, but only got half way through.
  
  Never seen so much over-theatrical, dated bullsh@t. Yes, there are good arty ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 11 Aug 2011 at 12:00
- - 2
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  Does not stand the test of time
  
  I have no doubt that back in 1941 , Citizen Kane was a ground breaking movie that was loved by millions. The problem is, i watched this for the first time 60 ... read more »
  
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- - RedValleyJohn
  - 136 reviews
  - Biggleswade
  - 06 Aug 2011 at 22:01
- - 0
  - 0
  Quality Shows
  
  It is difficult to enjoy this film without the pre conceptions of a thousand critics so it at first disappoints. But on reflection the quality shows through
  
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- - TheGrifter
  - 2 reviews
  - 29 Jun 2011 at 23:19
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  - 1
  Movie or fashion accessory?
  
  Yet more evidence against the idiotic and pretentious (yet bewilderingly commonplace) notion that classic works are somehow automatically 'the best'. ... read more »
  
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- - TomNorman
  - 1 review
  - 12 May 2011 at 05:24
- - 0
  - 0
  Worth a watch
  
  Wasn't sure what to expect. Really enjoyed this film. Gave us a lot to talk about afterwards and so inovative for its time but still relevant now. Went ... read more »
  
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  - Atherstone
  - 27 Feb 2011 at 21:34
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  Not the Greatest Film Ever
  
  Billed as the Greatest Movie Ever Made, Citizen Kane promises much but delivers very little.
  
  Sure, there is some nice cinematography, some funny ... read more »
  
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- - LeMec
  - 4 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 06 Feb 2011 at 00:24
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  Perhaps it requires a second watch?
  
  Orson Welles masterpiece tells the story of Charles Foster Kane. Seperated from his parents at birth, he becomes a budding business figure who decides to start ... read more »
  
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- - brianw4815
  - 122 reviews
  - United Kingdom
  - 03 Feb 2011 at 22:23
- - 1
  - 0
  What is it with this film?
  
  I watched this film some 30 years ago, in a repertory cinema, and that was quite possibly the only reason I made it through to the end. So I know the mystery of... read more »
  
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- - SuzannePolish
  - 44 reviews
  - South West
  - 17 Dec 2010 at 10:54
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  Dare I say I didn't think it was all that?
  
  Come on, what's the hype about really? Do you really care about the 'Rosebud' secret? Watch a documentary about Murdoch it is the same story. Hearst... read more »
  
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  - Chantal
  - 1022 reviews
  - London
  - 29 Nov 2010 at 20:01
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- - 66
  - 10
  Yawn
  
  Because everyone says it's the best film ever blah, blah,blah I've tried watching it several times. I've read umpteen reviews as to why it's oh ... read more »
  
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  - keith evans
  - Bath
  - 24 Jun 2007 at 15:32
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  - 5
  One for film enthusiasts
  
  If you are interested in the history and development of cinematography, then Citizen Kane is essential viewing - it is possibly the most influential film ever, ... read more »
  
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  - Surrey, England
  - 30 May 2006 at 16:48
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  - 6
  Classic.
  
  I really don't know where to start with this film as I was in awe all the way through. If you are like me and have never really been a favourite of the old ... read more »
  
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- - RedArmy99
  - Cheshire
  - 04 Nov 2004 at 17:01
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  - 4
  Awesome Orson
  
  Widely regarded by many as the greatest movie ever made so I thought I'd check it out!
  
  Amazingly Orson Welles was just 25 when he wrote, directed... read more »
  
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- - Brock
  - The United Kingdom
  - 03 Aug 2004 at 13:45
- - 7
  - 2
  Okay.. it's not my kinda thing..
  
  But I thought I'd give it ago!! Well I watched it until I had completed my irorning.. then I thought.. 'do I continue watching it or switch off?' ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Brighton, UK
  - 02 Jun 2006 at 01:32
- - 6
  - 1
  Total and utter rubbish
  
  What is the big deal surrounding this film? Maybe it was great in its day but it certainly isn't now. Don't bother!!
  
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- - Dawn
  - Bournemouth
  - 04 Mar 2007 at 23:35
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  - 2
  citizen cane
  
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  boring, an aquired taste
  
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- - hanx
  - 11 reviews
  - Faringdon
  - 29 Dec 2007 at 11:03
- - 8
  - 6
  Dated classic
  
  You can see why this film was considered the greatest film of its time; the core story is well told and you can see how innovative it was.
  
  However ... read more »
  
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- - addthelad
  - Tayside
  - 26 Apr 2004 at 12:57
- - 5
  - 1
  Stop the Press, I want to get off!
  
  I am struggling to understand why this film has been consistently rated by critics as one of the best ever. A great film, surely, but the best to deal with the... read more »
  
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- - snoglet
  - London
  - 11 Nov 2005 at 11:22
- - 4
  - 0
  Was this really the No. 1 Classic?
  
  I originally saw this film on television over 30 years ago and I could not remember feeling any great awe towards this story of the rise and fall of a media ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 07 Aug 2007 at 14:06

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  CITIZEN KANE is Orson Welles's greatest achievement--and a landmark of cinema history. The story charts the rise and fall of a newspaper publisher whose wealth and power ultimately isolates him in his castlelike refuge. The film's protagonist, Charles Foster Kane, was based on a composite of Howard ...