I had always heard from my father that Citizen Kane was arguably the greatest film in movie history. I was hesitant to give it a try, as I had always had trouble following and staying captivated by "older" films. When viewing Citizen Kane in class, I never found myself nodding off or becoming disinterested. The story, dialogue, and incredible acting kept me drawn in. There were many aspects of the film that were very mysterious which kept me intrigued and looking for clues. I am a big supporter of movies with subliminal messages and meanings, which is why I found a number of the focus shots extremely fascinating. The fact that characters were kept on screen, whether it be through a window or a reflection off of glass, was very powerful and interesting. It was those scenes that really stood out for me upon discovering that those focus shots were intentional. To think that the director was going that in depth with his shots made the film all that more capable of drawing me in and forcing me to pay closer attention. When discovering that the story line was heavily based off of William Randolph Hearst, I was even more open to the film, as I know quite a bit about Hearst's life and trials, and have done previous reports on him. The whole mood and vibe that this movie gives off, from the shots to the tone of the characters' voices, was very eery yet fascinating. I thoroughly enjoyed this film to the fullest, and would even consider watching it again in order to capture and understand more of the messages this film aims to portray through filmography and cinematography.