Now I know why I'm stingy with 10/10 ratings. This .. Is the film.by which all others should be judged. It has it all. From the captivating storyline to the exceptional performances, this film truly sets the bar high for cinematic excellence. Its seamless blend of creative framing, music, and narrative pacing tells a story that can never be dated because it's universal and creates an unforgettable movie-watching experience. It resonates on multiple levels.
I knew Orsen Welles was great, but this film displays his genius. Welles and Mankiewicz have truly created a masterpiece.
Few of us escape our childhood slights and insults, but childhood trauma can create a lifetime prison. It is a complicated psychology that can resist the strongest attempts at fixing it. Few can even begin to explain the lifetime impact, let alone create a film that exposes this very subject. It's a monument to Welles artistry and craftsmanship.
I watched it because it keeps getting mentioned as one of the best films ever made. I was disappointed. For me it is just average, the hype is unjustified in my opinion. There are much better films from that time and later on.
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