Last edited by IdolEyes787; 02-26-2010 at 03:36 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Respect my lack of authority.
It could be argued that Welles was "sick" his whole life.
That's neither here nor there however.
Like everything else, the impact of Citizen Kane can only be assessed within the context of the times.
Welles invented many of the tropes we're all so familiar with today and was of course constricted by the mores of his era (hell, your average PG-13 movie of today simply could not have been made back then) but that shouldn't detract from appreciation of his genius.
"I am the one who knocks."- Heisenberg
Citizen Kane absolutely stands on its own merits as one of the greatest films I have ever seen. Completely epic journey.
I also put Giant (1956) in the same category. Actually quite surprised it only has a 7.7 rating on IMDB. I'd give it an 8.7... Watch it if you haven't seen it.
Fantastic interpretation of Welles, his genius and his ego by Christine McKay here
Rest of the movie is middling at best but worth a look .
Giant works because of James Dean( obviously) and Sal Mineo two of the most talented,charismatic and tragic actors of their generation and for George Stevens a great director and an even better cinematographer.
Giant doesn't work because Rock Hudson has the talent of ,well a rock .
And not even a cool one like Amethyst or Sylvite .
Respect my lack of authority.
I'm not normally a Dean fan, but he earns his respect in this movie. As for Rock Hudson, I think he did a great job being the antagonist (the only opinion "Jet Black" cared about when he had everything. It was a classic battle between "old money, the ranchers; and "new money", oil. Those who looked down upon him, only had the chance to do so briefly, yet it haunted him through this life. Hudson did play his role solidly.
Everybody's Fine 8/10
I really enjoyed this one. I thought it would be another chick flick, but Robert De Niro really did a good job here. imo
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