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In Reply to: O.K., I just got to know: what makes Citizen Kane great? posted by Guy on December 14, 2005 at 23:29:21:
1. It explodes the conventional narrative in its loopy flashbacks within flashbacks.
2. Its cinematography is creative and gorgeous.
3. Its use of sound is highly effective.
4. Its use of overlapping dialog is highly effective.
5. Its acting is of the highest level.
6. It holds up under repeated viewings.
7. It is highly influential.
8. It is an interestin character study.
9. It does not pander to the audience.
10. It is beautifully written and paced.
Follow Ups:
...I'm serious. The story is so black-and-white that it's like a CHILDREN'S TALE (and I doubt it was less simplistically moral IN ITS DAY). Do you really-and-truly view the 'moral tale' as anything more than a children's moral story?I wonder: what adult literature do you read?
Respect,
Guy
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