JP Pancioli
I watched Citizen Kane because it was #1
on the AFI list and I had not seen it. Citizen Kane is a story told of a
wealthy man named Mr. Kane and his struggles of love and happiness in the production business of the
Inquirer newspaper. The film is set after the death of Mr. Kane, and is told
through a combination of flashbacks, research, and interviews done by a certain
Mr. Thomson. This form of storytelling makes for an interesting double story,
while the viewer attempts to unravel the meaning of both Mr. Thomson’s story
and Mr. Kane’s story at the same time. This window into Kane’s life portrays
the writer’s message: Money cannot buy love. This love that he desires is
encompassed in the mysterious word “rosebud”, a mystery revealed in the final
scene. The especially crucial aspects of the movie were the reoccurring theme
of Mr. Kane’s desire to have the public opinion. He wanted the people to love
him just as he wanted Susanne to love him. It is a sad story and I would
recommend it to others to see. I definitely do not believe it deserves AFI #1,
but it is worth seeing. Rating: 8.5/10
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