The Movie That Tranformed an Industry.

Orson Welles' 1941 film, "Citizen Kane", is a powerful dramatic tale about the uses and abuses of wealth and power. It is a classic American tragedy about a man of great passion, vision, and greed. He attempts to push everything to the limit, but he ends up pushing too much, causing the eventual ruin of himself and all around him. Although Citizen Kane is known for having one of the greatest storylines of all time, it …

…that he used this one time to its fullest. He created one of the most highly regarded movies ever, and in doing so he shaped the entire industry. To this day, critics revert back to Citizen Kane as the greatest movie ever created, and although it may not have the glitz and glamour of modern films, it is important to understand that without its contribution the movie industry would not be what it is today.