Casablanca or Citizen Kane?

Casablanca is a better story, ergo a better movie, but Citizen Kane is the staple of film-making. Before it all shots in movies were static, i.e. only straight on, or close-ups. Orson Wells used shots from below, overhead, and paid more attention to shot composition. There is one shot in particular (where Kane's love nest has been discovered, and he's standing at the top of the stairs, confronting the man who is going to expose it) that, if it's looked at as a still photo, will make your eyes cross.

Neither are among my favourites, I tend to prefer comedies. But Casablanca undoubtedly a lot more enjoyable than Citizen Kane, which I found very dull.

Both are so good that they break children's brains. Honestly, 21st century tastes have devolved in to millennials disliking anything that doesn't have wizards or explosions.

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I like Casablanca a lot more. Only seen Citizen Kane once, and, in terms of entertainment value, I thought it was decent. I've seen Casablanca thrice so far and it holds up as the finest movies ever made. Far more than just a love story, it's a truly inspiring war film about sacrifice and the struggle against fascism that continues to this present day.

Citizen Kane, while a very entertaining movie, is literary art.

Casablanca, while a very well made movie, is popular art.

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We love Casablanca.





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I was watching Casablanca tonight and was asking myself the same question.

Casablanca is NEVER boring. Every scene is perfect and needed.
That said, Citizen Kane has amazing music, amazing photography, and an unforgettable ending that might rival Casablanca's classic ending.

I might give the edge to Kane, but Casablanca should also be considered.

I wanted to enjoy Citizen Kane but what a snooze-fest. Casablanca anyday !!