Citizen Kane in Review

Film Review # 60006

Film > Analysis, Criticism, Etc.

Visual, audio, and narrative effects in "Citizen Kane".

1,037 words () | 6 sources | MLA | 2005 United States

Paper Summary:

Analyzes the visual effects, nonlinear storyline and symbolism make the classic film "Citizen Kane" a movie ahead of its time. Describes how Wells uses a combination of dialogue, camera movement, dept of focus, lighting, sound and more.

From the Paper:

"One of the great films, "Citizen Kane," is considered by some to be one of the most critically acclaimed American films of all time. The film was ahead of its time in its visual, audio and narrative story telling approach. It uses a nonlinear method to develop the story's theme, which has been duplicated in many recent movies such as "Pulp Fiction." However, this style was rarely found in films from the thirties and forties. Many of the visual and audio elements of the movie were very creative, unique and never done before "Citizen Kane." With computer generated special effects seen commonly today, it is impressive how Orson Welles was able to create many of his effects in 1941. "Citizen Kane" is definitely a film that proves how a movie can be great with little or no computer technology."