There are a lot of movies that I don’t like, but one stands out in my mind. Citizen Kane is not for me! I hated it for all the reasons that it’s critically acclaimed. The camera angles, the lighting, the boring script. I took a film class in school and was forced to watch this movie. Worse, I had to write a paper about it. As you may guess, my paper was not glowing. From the moment Kane gasped out “Rosebud” until the very last line, I found it difficult to keep my eyes open for this snooze fest. What sweet relief when the last line was uttered in the movie and it was over.
In honor of that last line relieving me from my torture, I’ve decided to use it as this week’s creativity prompt. It’s so simple, it’s perfect: “Throw that junk in, too.” The line was spoken by Raymond, the butler and it’s when we finally realize what Rosebud stood for….and of course, it meant the movie was over!
Talking of movies, when I was at school (ages of 6 to 11) we had an “end of year” treat and the whole school went to the local cinema. When I was 6 the film was “All Creatures Great & Small” – a nice film about a vet & animals. However, every year after that we traipsed to the cinema to watch the same film. By the time I was 12 it was beyond a joke!
The film I really can’t stomach though is Fatal Attraction. Don’t exactly know why. Not sure if it is the topic, the acting, the actors, but it really bugs me! ?
I can see how that gets a little boring after 5 years. I’ve never seen Fatal Attraction either. Not sure why, but was never (and still not) interested in seeing it.
Well, I’m glad I’m not the only one, Jennifer!! I can’t remember why we even picked this movie to watch except that maybe because it was popular in the time! But glory be–good thing that I knit when we watch movies, so at least I was somewhat productive!!
Jodie
Sleep is productive…
As a screenwriter and Film School graduate, I have to take issue with your not liking Citizen Kane. It’s gorgeously filmed and a wonderful script. Wow. You are boggling my mind right now…
Brainwashed by film school, I see. I appreciate great films, like Frankenstein by Mel Brooks.
I guess we are all entitled to our opinions.
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Haha! Citizen Kane is not for me either! In fact, I refuse to believe that anyone actually LIKES that film (I’m ignoring Austin, I think he must have misunderstood the question!)
I know. I truly can’t believe that Austin liked it. Guess he’s not as cool as I thought.
Citizen Kane sucks! I swear it is the most overrated “classic” movie ever!
Agreed.
I have never watched it. It was my first boyfriend’s favorite movie. One of these days I keep saying curiosity will get the better of me and I will watch.
It appears that both Gary and I would say “Save yourself! Don’t waste your time.” But Austin and your first boyfriend say differently. (Save yourself!)
I never got it, either. I thought it was snoozeville. Glad to hear someone say out loud the unsayable!