Citizen Kane

general Jan 25, 2004

This “two disc special edition” of what most critics regard as the Best Movie of All Time, is a must. Orson Welles was the Peter Jackson of his time. Now that will get me into trouble…’,’Made in 1941, the movie has both a complex story – supposedly based on the life story of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst – as well as ground breaking on-screen techniques.

Dozens of books have been written about this masterpiece. This DVD does it justice. Two full length commentaries provide insightful and interesting listening. Alas Orson Welles died some years ago; his company on commentary track 3 would have been amazing.

Disk Two has a two hour documentary “The Battle Over Citizen Kane.” This details the clash between Welles and Hearst et al. Hearst, umm, wasn’t happy with the movie and tried everything to get it stopped. Even this 1994 documentary was nominated for an Oscar!