View Poll Results: Have you watched Citizen Kane?
Of course I've seen it, do u think I've been living under a rock?
169
80.09%
No way dude, spending over 3 hours watching a black & white movie?
33
15.64%
I don't know, I might have watched it but was drunk to remember.
9
4.27%
Voters: 211. You may not vote on this poll
Have You Seen Citizen Kane???
12-31-02, 12:30 PM
#101
DVD Talk Legend
Originally posted by Lono
Boy, does this have nothing to do with this thread!
especially since this film was made in 1941 and has
an OAR of 1.37 : 1. So if you are waiting for the
anamorphic widescreen of this one you might want
to just put two peices of duct tape on your TV.
Boy, does this have nothing to do with this thread!
especially since this film was made in 1941 and has
an OAR of 1.37 : 1. So if you are waiting for the
anamorphic widescreen of this one you might want
to just put two peices of duct tape on your TV.
12-31-02, 12:55 PM
#103
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally posted by Lono
What, does it prove that you are a flame baiting moron?
What, does it prove that you are a flame baiting moron?
12-31-02, 01:04 PM
#104
DVD Talk Legend
Originally posted by Lono
What, does it prove that you are a flame baiting moron?
What, does it prove that you are a flame baiting moron?
Lighten up. It's called "satire". You've been a member here for over 2 years, I would've thought a veteran would have appreciated that one. Apologies if I offended you.
12-31-02, 01:39 PM
#105
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 337
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well to join the uneducated masses 
I don't really enjoy this movie, fairly boring to me.
A lot of the praise handed to this movie is because of what it achieved for its time and the circumstances around it. As far as directing, cinematography, and a few other technical merits I don't see that many redeaming qualities. But I can see why people appreciate it so and give it so much praise, I just feel that there are probably a good 15-20 movies that are better films technically and artisticly.
I am not saying that it is not a great movie, just that it is overrated. The first person to paint on canvas instead of rocks did not create the best painting ever, it should be admired for what it is but not until the impact of that discovery caught on should the real best work come out.
Great movie IMO, not near the best.
I don't really enjoy this movie, fairly boring to me.
A lot of the praise handed to this movie is because of what it achieved for its time and the circumstances around it. As far as directing, cinematography, and a few other technical merits I don't see that many redeaming qualities. But I can see why people appreciate it so and give it so much praise, I just feel that there are probably a good 15-20 movies that are better films technically and artisticly.
I am not saying that it is not a great movie, just that it is overrated. The first person to paint on canvas instead of rocks did not create the best painting ever, it should be admired for what it is but not until the impact of that discovery caught on should the real best work come out.
Great movie IMO, not near the best.
12-31-02, 04:34 PM
#106
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA. USA
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by pixyboi
Lighten up. It's called "satire". You've been a member here for over 2 years, I would've thought a veteran would have appreciated that one. Apologies if I offended you.
Lighten up. It's called "satire". You've been a member here for over 2 years, I would've thought a veteran would have appreciated that one. Apologies if I offended you.
12-31-02, 06:09 PM
#108
DVD Talk Gold Edition
I haven't watched Citizen Kane, but it's not because it's in black and white. There are a lot of older, classic movies I have yet to see. But, I am trying to get around to them...
12-31-02, 09:16 PM
#109
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I'll be in my bunk
Posts: 304
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I rented Citizen Kane after reading all the hype about it, and was extremely dissapointed. I am capable of enjoying black and white movies and I did watch the documentary, so please don't flame me here.
Does it live up to the hype? Absolutely not. This was a film with great cinematography, unlikable characters, an un-engaging plot, and a really worthless ending that does nothing to reward the viewer for sitting through the rest of the movie. In a word? Boring.
Is it overrated? Absolutely. See my synopsis of the film above. I was far more impressed with the documentary, which had me glued to the screen. If the documentary about the movie is more interesting than the movie itself, you have a problem.
What's sooooo good about it? Not much. I understand the cinematography was groundbreaking for its time. The picture quality is great for a movie that old. Those are the only words of praise I can muster.
Does it live up to the hype? Absolutely not. This was a film with great cinematography, unlikable characters, an un-engaging plot, and a really worthless ending that does nothing to reward the viewer for sitting through the rest of the movie. In a word? Boring.
Is it overrated? Absolutely. See my synopsis of the film above. I was far more impressed with the documentary, which had me glued to the screen. If the documentary about the movie is more interesting than the movie itself, you have a problem.
What's sooooo good about it? Not much. I understand the cinematography was groundbreaking for its time. The picture quality is great for a movie that old. Those are the only words of praise I can muster.
12-31-02, 10:16 PM
#111
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 892
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A woman I work with was complaining that there were no good movies out. I told her to see "Catch Me If You Can."
Her: "Is it any good?"
Me: "Yeah. It's no 'Citizen Kane', but it's enjoyable."
Her: "What's 'Citizen Kane'?
Me: "Sigh"
Her: "Is it any good?"
Me: "Yeah. It's no 'Citizen Kane', but it's enjoyable."
Her: "What's 'Citizen Kane'?
Me: "Sigh"
12-31-02, 11:46 PM
#112
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Los Angeles, CA. USA
Posts: 678
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Aaron Amos
Yes , if you like this movie check our RKO 281 on DVD! It the story of how Orsen Welles made the film and his problems doing it!
Yes , if you like this movie check our RKO 281 on DVD! It the story of how Orsen Welles made the film and his problems doing it!
12-31-02, 11:51 PM
#113
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Location: Burley,ID USA
Posts: 4,999
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by Lono
I was just going to recommend that one... it is actually a really well done dramatazation... plus it gives you some wonderfull insite into "Rosebud"
I was just going to recommend that one... it is actually a really well done dramatazation... plus it gives you some wonderfull insite into "Rosebud"
01-01-03, 01:48 AM
#114
DVD Talk Special Edition
Yes I have seen Citizen Kane. While I do not consider this film as the best movie of all time, its influence and stature can be easily justified.
