Citizen Kane: A Cinematic Argument

[cdcox]

You have to bring some perspecitve to CK if you are going to appreciate it. If 99% of the movies you've seen were shot in the last 30 years, you're not going to think its anything great. Even more so if you prefer comedies and action movies to dramas. If you've liked Casablanca, some Hitchcock, and a few other movies from that period, you'll probably like CK. To appreciate what an achievement it was, realize that the non-linear approach to telling a story had never been done before, nor the use of specific camera angles to achieve dramatic effect. Read Ebert's review (either before or after) to get additional background on these aspects.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by cdcox

You have to bring some perspecitve to CK if you are going to appreciate it. If 99% of the movies you've seen were shot in the last 30 years, you're not going to think its anything great. Even more so if you prefer comedies and action movies to dramas. If you've liked Casablanca, some Hitchcock, and a few other movies from that period, you'll probably like CK. To appreciate what an achievement it was, realize that the non-linear approach to telling a story had never been done before, nor the use of specific camera angles to achieve dramatic effect. Read Ebert's review (either before or after) to get additional background on these aspects.

I like Casablanca and Hitchcock, and many other movies from that period, but to Cosmic Pal I say, have a pillow handy, cause I've tried to watch CK several times, and it might well be the greatest nap inducer of all time.

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by SideWinder

I like Casablanca and Hitchcock, and many other movies from that period, but to Cosmic Pal I say, have a pillow handy, cause I've tried to watch CK several times, and it might well be the greatest nap inducer of all time.

Based on your past experiences I doubt you will give CK another try. But if you do, read some reviews from Film Industry Experts® to get a better idea of what you are looking at. When I go to an art museum, if I just stroll through my evaluation of the paintings is whether I like it or not. If I get one of those self-guided audio tour handsets, I end up enjoying the exibit much more. Similar to watching CK. CK is not a great story, and not for everyone, but worth while if you have an interest in movies as something beyond entertainment and put some effort into it.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by cdcox

Based on your past experiences I doubt you will give CK another try. But if you do, read some reviews from Film Industry Experts® to get a better idea of what you are looking at. When I go to an art museum, if I just stroll through my evaluation of the paintings is whether I like it or not. If I get one of those self-guided audio tour handsets, I end up enjoying the exibit much more. Similar to watching CK. CK is not a great story, and not for everyone, but worth while if you have an interest in movies as something beyond entertainment and put some effort into it.

The primary reason I've given CK more than 2 tries is because of the reviews I've read over the years.

It doesn't matter for me to know what I'm looking at, I simply can not fathom why it is so highly acclaimed.

[Red Dawg]

Old and boring.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by Red Dawg

Old and boring.

But still excellent and deserving of the praise it gets.