what was the greatest movie ever made?

Question

why?

Answer 1

Transformers!!!

Answer 2

Citizen Kane (1941)

Here are a few reasons why Citizen Kane is considered (and rightfully so) to be the best movie of all time and #1 on AFI's list:

1) Deep focus photography - a photographic and cinematographic technique incorporating a large depth-of-field. Depth-of-field is the front-to-back range of focus in an image — that is, how much of it appears sharp and clear. Consequently, in deep focus the foreground, middle-ground and background are all in focus. Enhances the portrayal of realism, a major trend that emerged in Post-WWII cinema.

2) Early use of method acting - acting technique in which actors try to replicate real life emotional conditions under which the character operates, in an effort to create a life-like, realistic performance. This is now a major, influential technique used by most of the greatest actors of all time (Pacino, De Niro, Nicholson, Hoffman, Brando, Dean, etc.)

3) In-camera effects - such as the camera going straight through the sign and window at Susan Alexander's bar, Kane breaking into Susan Alexander's room after her suicide attempt, etc.

4) Extensive use of low-angle shots - used to display a point of view facing upwards, thus allowing ceilings to be shown in the background of several scenes, thus creating powerful, demanding angles that amplified the characters.

5) Non-Linear Narrative - a storyline taking place and revealed to audience in a non-sequential order primarily through flashbacks with different characters often telling the same story from a different point of view. Although this is rather commonplace to day, it certainly wasnt in 1941.

6) Experimental camera work - such as the scene where the camera in the opera house rises dramatically to the rafters to show the workmen showing a lack of appreciation for the Susan Alexander's performance, the opening scene where the camera shot gradually moves closer and closer into Xanadu until it is atually in the room with Kane with each new shot the lit window stays in relatively the same spot, and also the scene where the snow globe breaks and the glass from the globe creates an ocular illusion.

7) Special effects makeup - early use of makeup to portray characters aging over several decades

8) Experimental use of sound effects - set the mood in certain scenes by adding animal noises, laughter, and echoes in the background

9) The linking of shots in montages by sound or dialogue - Thatcher hands Kane his sled and wishes him a "Merry Christmas" cuts to a shot of Kane fifteen years later, only to have the phrase completed for us by Thatcher: "and a Happy New Year." In this case, the continuity of the soundtrack, not the screen, is what makes for a seamless narrative structure.

10) Also the fact that this movie was made by a 25 year old making his directorial debut and it is credited as being the greatest film of time, thats pretty impressive within itself.

11) Other than that, its just a great movie. Terrific story and wonderful dialogue mixed into a dramatic mystery story with film noirish influences.

This movie may be "dated" or "nothing special" by todays standards but thats only because its NOT anything special by todays standards. But the only reason why its not "special" by todays standards is beacuse every movie made today and since 1941 owes its existence, technique, creativity, and format to Citizen Kane. Movies are made the way they are today because Kane did it first and proved that the way they did was the best way to make movies.
Anyone who says that this movie isnt great is either lying, trying to be different and argumenative, or just doesnt know anything about film.

Answer 3

You know, there are too many genres for me to say ONE FILM is the greatest. Because there are so many levels. BUT, the one movie that brings out the most emotion in me, the most controversial feelings, the most everything, is Doctor Zhivago. And it did win, like 5 Oscars, and countless other awards, so there are a lot of people out there that thought it was pretty great.

Answer 4

Well I suppose it's what you are interested in. Movie critics choose movies based on lots of things that you may not notice.
Some movies when made, weren't thought to out live others like The Wizard Of Oz. One of the top 10 picks of the 20'th century is one of my favorites Casablanca. Yours might be something more recent.

Answer 5

They say "Citizen Cane" is the greatest film ever made. Maybe so, but there are other movies that I would watch before it.
"Casablanca". Love story. Has some of the best dialog ever in a film.
"Twelve O'clock High". Trying to figure out what it takes to fight a war.

Answer 6

hmmm, tuff one... I would probably say either Arlington Road, The Secret Window or Red Eye...cause' action movies are just the best! They're so incredibly creative, and it keeps you at the edge of your seat, and those three movies have the greatest actors in them. Check em' out.

Answer 7

Well for me it,s madame x and no its not a porno but a real tearjerker, maybe one for the ladies but a classic all the same, lol.

Answer 8

bad boys 2

Answer 9

Mean Girls all the way!!!!!! That os the best movie in the whole universe!!!!!!

Answer 10

Harry Potter because it's Harry Potter.........
Also Titanic