A Thematic Analysis of "Citizen Kane"

When people suggest that "Citizen Kane" might be the greatest movie ever made, they aren't just talking about how Orson Welles executed every cinematic, dramatic, and literary element with great artistry. If it was just that than while it would still be a superb stylistic achievement, it would not be enduring art. What makes "Citizen Kane" such a great work of art, is Welles' dedication to detail to insure that every frame, every noise, and every look in the film supports the theme. In addition, that that is not just a theatrical motivation but attempts to show the fundamental truth of the human experience.
"Citizen Kane" is one of the richest audiovisual experiences in the history of the cinema. The expressive sound track, including music by master Bernard Herrmann, not only accompanied the film, it helped guide the storyline. …