Review of Citizen Kane (1941) by Kevin R — 21 Dec 2012

"If I hadn't been really rich, I might have been a really great man.".

Christopher Foster Kane is a boy that inherited a lot of money and was sent to the United States to get a proper upbringing and maximize his fortune in the land of opportunity. He decides to invest his fortune in the newspaper business as well as in rare statues. On his death bed, he utters a strange phrase. As the reporters catch wind of his final words, they begin interviewing his friends, business partners, and ex-wives to uncover the meaning of Kane's last words.

"It's not a trick to make a lot of money...if all you want is a lot of money.".

Orson Wells, director of Macbeth, Othello, Mr. Arkadin, The Deep, Touch of Evil, The Other Side of the Wind, and Don Quixote, delivers Citizen Kane. The storyline for this picture is breathtaking and a wonderful character study. The character development and storyline perspectives were awesome. The cast delivers mesmerizing performances and includes Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton, Dorothy Comingore, Ruth Warrick, and Ray Collins.

"You're going to need more than one lesson. And you're going to get more than one lesson.".

I have been meaning to see this picture for a long time so when I discovered this was airing on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) I was so excited. This movie was very well put together with an amazing lead character that was presented with perfect arrogance, aura, and in a very mysterious way. I absolutely adored Orson Wells performance and strongly recommend seeing this picture. It is definitely worth adding to your DVD collection.

"Really, Charles. People will think...".

"What I tell them to think.".

Grade: A.