Citizen Kane

Rosebud. One simple word leads to the basis of the classic, 1941 film, Citizen Kane. Newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane is one of the richest, and most powerful men in the United States. With his last breath he utters the enigmatic word: Rosebud. A newspaper reporter digs into Kane's past to find the significance of this mysterious word. The film shows his rise and eventual down fall. A man who seemed to have everything would have traded it all for something that most take for granted- love.
I liked this movie, it's not my favourite by any means but I did enjoy watching it. This classic film had many great moments. The scene that was my absolute favourite was the scene after his second wife left him and he trashed her room. He walks out of the room and he is reflected down the hall of mirrors. This was a stunning shot for a few reasons. It emphasized the feeling of loneliness that was so important at that moment in the film. It was also an impressive technical shot. At the time the movie was made they didn't have the technical skills we have now. They were able to get the numerous reflections without reflecting the camera.
I thought that Mr. Kane was an interesting character, he never let anyone or anything deter him from what he wanted to do. When people tried to influence his choices he would blatantly go against them, even if that made life harder. I didn't like how he treated his first wife, he shouldn't have cheated on her and he should have done his best to keep her, and their son out of the scandal. I also didn't like his second wife. She was whiny and immature.
I would recommend this movie for the simple fact that it is said to be one of the best movies of all time. I personally didn't think it met that expectation but it is a good movie, and a classic. I think Family Guy did the best sum up of it and would suggest watching that after you're finished watching the movie.