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By Orlok W (1,270) on 28 Jan 2015

This is the tale of a well-known and respected American family - The Magnificent Ambersons and their rise and fall…

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By Ricky F (43) on 21 Dec 2014

I'm going to have to disagree with both the critics and the users. This is to movies what readers digest condensed books are to literature…

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By Karin R (69) on 24 Jun 2014

This Tennessee Williams-like family drama builds the intensity through terrific characters and Welles' typically impressive direction…

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By Dave J (1,987) on 15 Apr 2014

OK, but disappointing. Produced, written and, most importantly, directed by Orson Welles…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 28 Jan 2014

Gave this a second watch awhile back, it holds up very well, really looking forward to owning it with the new Citizen Kane Blu-ray set…

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By Sherwin L (102) on 26 Jan 2014

It's astonishing that Orson Welles' second feature is as good as it is, even with the studio's shortened length and modified ending…

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By Brent C (295) on 11 Jan 2014

Orson Welles' follow up to Citizen Kane was another classic…

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By John B (4,244) on 11 Dec 2013

There is a part of me that prefers this to Citizen Kane…

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By Ladd W (38) on 15 Nov 2013

Welles is once against just ahead of the curve in this lush and chilling family drama…

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By Thomas W (1,104) on 14 Aug 2013

Orson Welles' follow-up to his immortalized masterpiece Citizen Kane was released in 1942 with much rabble rousing and fall out amongst the…

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By Taylor N (159) on 08 Aug 2013

Orson Welles was the greatest. Even when his movies aren't as good they're still unique and fascinating…

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By Alyan H (203) on 02 Jul 2013

A definite must see. A true classic well done by orson welles and a great cast…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 07 Jun 2013

Welles would never enjoy the freedom he had for his first film Citizen Kane, and it showed in his follow up The Magnificent Amberson, where…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 07 May 2013

Automobiles are a useless nonsense. Eugene Morgan is a wild child with crazy ideas of motorized carriages known as automobiles…

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By Garrett C (538) on 06 May 2013

After years of trying, I have finally seen The Magnificent Ambersons. I feel like I should get my official film buff card now…

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By Ilsa L (252) on 23 Apr 2013

Superior melodrama featuring some wonderful performanes, fantastic cinematography and masterful direction by Orson Welles…

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By Wezul S (323) on 23 Apr 2013

Superior melodrama featuring some wonderful performanes, fantastic cinematography and masterful direction by Orson Welles…

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By Rick Q (325) on 23 Feb 2013

So poorly done it is beyond description. It's the script, it's horrible. Welles must be spinning in his grave…

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By Jess L (793) on 30 Jan 2013

One of my top 100 movies - Orson's best even beats Kane and that's with abotu 200 mins missing…

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By Anthony P (714) on 30 Dec 2012

Its truly very, very good, but its been so badly raped by the film studios after its initial screening that you can really pick up on the studios…

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