For me he's just a hoax. It's empty. It's not interesting. It's dead. Citizen Kane, which I have a copy of - is all the critics' darling, always at the top of every poll taken, but I think it's a total bore. Above all, the performances are worthless. The amount of respect that movie's got is absolutely unbelievable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author expresses strong disapproval of Citizen Kane and its critical acclaim.
- In plain terms
- He finds a famous movie boring and worthless.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal taste can differ vastly from popular opinion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can popular art fail your standards?
- How much does consensus matter to you?
Another view
His view ignores the technical and historical merits of the film.
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