Citizen Kane (DVD, 2001, 2-Disc Set)

Loved the story, especially the documentary. Historical account of Wm. R Hearst and his ostenatious life style. The lighting is classic for the time this film was directed. Watch the documentary before the film.

This movie is one of the most inventive screenplays to be put to film. Orson Welles delivers a stunning portrayal as Charles Foster Kane, the main protagonist based on a compose of the actual William Randolph Hearst, prominent media mogul, and Orson Welles' himself. The camera work by Greg Toland dazed even this jaded twenty-first century film-goer who grew up on MTV and Utube. I was very stuck by the ominous mood created and sustained throughout the film. This movie holds up after more then one viewing. Would highly recommend.

I liked the extra Special Features that discusses in great detail about the making of this Classic Movie. I decided to buy it because of the Extras.

Great copy of a great movie. The best movie ever made. The extra disc
provides lots of background info...on "the times" surrounding WHY this
movie was so poignant. Made the movie much more interesting....seeing
how it reflected the current times.

Without rehashing well worn territory, this is one of the most important films of all time. You have to really watch the film several times. First to enjoy the story, next to watch for the groundbreaking cinematic elements, and finally to note the script elements taken from real life incidents. You should have this baby in your collection, period. Bravo Mister Welles....

This is one of my favorite old movies. I received the 2 disk version and both are GREAT. Very interesting.

It's been said that the best way to read a really good mystery novel is
to read the LAST chapter first, then start back at the beginning to find
out HOW we wound up WHERE we wound up. This movie does exactly that:
We get to see the ending first, then through a series of disjointed flashbacks,
ALMOST everything that is missing from the story is filled in, piece by piece,
to flesh out the story of this man's life from beginning to end. When we have
come full circle back to the end again, we understand the man, but not the "secret" from the first two minutes. In fact, only the audience learns enough to solve the mystery, and that only in the final frames of the film.
The characters in the story never do get it.
An engaging story, well-told, and greatly enhanced by the cinematic effects:
light and shadow, camera angles, excellent acting. This film has a quality
that has been lost somewhere for many years: a great story, told with great
presentation. Now we settle for one or the other.

One of the best movies In my opinion. I Think this because of how Orson Wells shows the life of the main character and shows the man the best ive ever seen. Buy this now.

Its hard to dispute the fact that "Citizen Kane" is the best film ever made. Its innovations in the cinematic technical field are astounding. Orson Welles was a master at the craft of filmmaking and a great performer as well. You can never watch this movie without discovering something new every time. Perfection is not worthy of a term for such a film. Also notable is Gregg Toland's cinematography and Bernard Herrman's musical score. Highly recommend!!!!

A excellent piece of film history from the Boy Genius.
The film broke all types of stereo type in films.
Both for effects, make-up, and story.

I purchased this DVD for my daughter. She is a digital media major in college and this was required material for her media in society class. She loved the movie and recieved an "A" on her written review.

An enduring masterpiece that is considered by many -- myself included -- to be the greatest movie ever made.

This is one of those movies that you can watch a thousand times and still find something new to appreciate about it. Of course it's one of the two best movies ever made, so if you've never seen it, go ahead and do yourself and favor and watch it just once. You'll get hooked.

Of course, I have heard about this movie throughout my life. However, I never put all the pieces of this movie together until I got this 2 disc DVD set. I have heard for years that this movie is all about William Randolf Hearst, but whoever thought that Orson Welles lived this movie too in his personal life.

In the movie, Charles Francis Kane (Welles) is ripped from his home into boarding schools when his mother (Agnes Moorehead) thinks that he would have a better life than their life in an Oklahoma boarding house. It seems that Mrs. Kane suddenly struck it rich when oil was discovered on her land. Although his father objected, Mrs. Kane prevailed.

Charlie learned a lot in school and with his incredible wealth inherited from his mother is able to develop a newspaper empire and eventually runs for governor. His personal life is not as successful. He first marries the niece of a U S President, Emily Monroe Norton (Ruth Warrick of "All My Children" fame), but is exposed as a cheating husband right in the middle of his own election. He then marries the mistress, Susan Alexander (Dorothy Comingore), and builds her an opera house. What happens after this is up to you to find out by watching the movie.

In the companion DVD, we see why William Randolph Hearst objected to the making of this movie. It seems that Welles intentionally made the movie like the aging Hearst's life. But Welles also had a life similar to Citizen Kane. The special feature explains all of it and even solves the riddle of the real meaning of "Rosebud."

This movie had 9 nominations for Academy Awards but only won one--Best Screenplay for Herman J. Mankiewicz and Orson Welles. Due to the complete opposition by the Hearst newspaper monopoly, the movie almost was never shown. This opposition is rumored to have affected the Academy Award results too.

In 1998, the American Film Institute named this movie as the #1 American movie of all times. I wouldn't go that far. But the story of this movie is required reading and watching for anyone interested in films.

Don't expect a "Gone With the Wind" or "Doctor Zhivago"--not even a "Casablanca." This movie was filmed in black and white and moves slowly. But again, the special feature explains why it is such a cinematic achievement!

Great price for a gently used DVD of a great movie. Regularly this title can cost as much as $30.00.

I just love old classic movies and this is one of the best. the name rose bud keeps you going and going the main person is a love hate kinda of thing you hate him but yet again you like him.

Fast and cheap I'll buy from them again!!!
Fast and cheap I'll buy from them again!!!
Fast and cheap I'll buy from them again!!!

An Excellent DVD. Videa waas good and sound was excellent I would reccomend owning this tape. A collectors item. Well worth the price.

Every now and then it's strikes you that it's time to Update your collection, especially when the format (DVD from VHS ; CD from AC) has changed.

I was surprised I didn't have "Citizen Kane" on DVD. This was a no-brainer, and the special features only enhances the purchase.

Citizen Kane is all that they say it is. Groundbreaking cinematography and use of technology, fascinating plot, and legendary acting.

The finest movie ever made. It is Art from start to finish & remains powerful even today ... the best of the best.

I would by from this sellar again, because the delivery was timely, the quality of the movie was excellent and the price was more than reasonable. My daughter needed this movie by a certain time for class in college and even though we waited until the last moment, the movie came in plenty of time.