Josh Zaborowski
"Citizen Kane is cited as a great film for its cinematography, symbolism, and message-all things that do not interest most film-goers today". I agree that at the time Citizen Kane was made the cinematography, symbolism, and message were great. As a movie-goer myself, I love the way movies are put together and I enjoy movies that portray a message and allow viewers to ponder a greater question. However, in todays society I feel the need to have a movie be action packed with adrenaline, mystery, and special effects. Citizen Kane simply did not satisfy that need for me. The symbolism with the sled and Kane's childhood was fantastic and unexpected. On his death bed Kane went back to a time when he was free of the burden of wealth, to a simpler time where he felt he was loved. Even amid the symbolism and the progressing story line, I sometimes felt like the progression through the movie was too slow, methodical, and even predictable. I feel like these aspects are things that disinterest movie-watchers. For these reasons I think Citizen Kane would not make the top ten of many people's lists and does not make my list either.