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All teen and kid reviews for Citizen Kane

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9
Average rating based on 5 kid and teen reviews:
  • 60% say there are positive messages
Teen, 18 years old
December 26, 2008
 
Good, but not Welles' best
Citizen Kane is (currently) the most critically acclaimed film ever made, and is considered one of the finest directorial debuts in the history of cinema. I like it, but I feel Welles made better movies, like the one he made after Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons.

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Teen, 14 years old
August 25, 2009
 

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Teen, 15 years old
December 31, 2011
 
Orson Welles' masterpiece is suitable for most ages
Orson Welles' classic is a must-see for every cineasté. The plot, the message, the brilliant protagonist, the cinematography, the brilliant structure and eventually the magnificent endings scene: this movie is just great from the beginning to the end. This movie is one of the greatest ever made and an absolute recommendment. Actually, this movie has no sex, no strong violence (a woman is slapped) and no strong language. The movie, however, is emotional and some parts are depressing. But i think older teenagers and adults will be more affected by it. This masterpiece of work is recommended to viewers 8 and up.

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Teen, 13 years old
April 30, 2012
 
for ten and up
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie teaches the lesson that money can't buy happiness. Charles Foster Kane is not a great role model and he has an affair. The only reason I am giving it 10 is because it may not hold interest to anyone under.

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Kid, 13 years old
March 25, 2012
 
A Timeless Classic
Citizen Kane must be viewed by anyone that considers themselves movie lovers. There is nothing wrong content wise with the movie, just the subjects and implied messages that give meaning to the movie would soar over some heads with a wide berth. Very enjoyable but a bit depressing at the end.

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