Citizen Kane Review

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Citizen Kane is a pretty classic movie and it’s gotten some very positive reception. Citizen Kane didn’t do so well in the box office, but having a lasting legacy can be more important in the long run. Old black and white films are usually pretty cool because they’re so retro, but does this film succeed?

The plot revolves around a group of news reporters who want to find out the truth about the man known as Mr. Kane. So, most of the film is a series of flashbacks, with the main plot only appearing once in a while. I think that the news reporters subplot was the best part of the film, which is why it’s too bad that it didn’t appear for very long.

Mr. Kane is a man who started out trying to be an honest business man who looked out for the people. As time went by, he started to stray from that and he did some pretty immoral things. Mr. Gettys called him out on this and things got dicey for Charlie Kane. Charlie’s newspapers also started to change as he started to drift away from them. Charlie ends up not being a really likable character and his life gets more alone by the year.

Jerry Thompson is the best character of the film. He follows up with the leads about Mr. Kane and he’s a pretty mysterious figure. One second he will be around, and the next second he’ll be gone. Even at the end, he manages to troll the other reporters with the astounding fact that the word “Rosebud” probably didn’t mean much. Did he actually find out what the word meant or not? You’ll have to watch the film to find out. Thompson is definitely the character that you’ll want to keep an eye on.

Citizen Kane drags during some of the flashback scenes, but the reporter scenes are good. I’d say that all in all, this is an average (non action) live action film. It could have used some better characters and a decent soundtrack, but considering that it was from the early 40’s, it can get away with it. Still, 10/10 worthy? I don’t think so, but it’s still a decent film. I’d recommend checking it out if you like drama films or really old films. If you’re looking for a deep and dangerous mystery about who Citizen Kane was, then you may want to keep on going to Sherlock Holmes.

Overall 3/10

Tournament Smashers Episode 49 Ultra Humanite vs Power Girl

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The next battle has now arrived.

Ultra Humanite was in his lab. He had been working on creating a cannon that could turn metal into Jelly Beans. He knew that the world would be baffled at his genius and they would have to give him to Nobel prize. The plan was so full proof that Ultra Humanite didn’t even bother to hide the cannon. He was building it on top of Duel Academy. “Call in the marines!” he heard Crowler yell.

Ultra Humanite knew that other fighters would soon be upon him, but he has no time for them. This cannon was the result of more than two months of worksmanship. He lifted the completed cannon and fired it into the distance. It knocked over a food cart, but the cart didn’t turn into a Jelly Bean. “It must’ve been plastic!” Ultra Humanite thought aloud as he pointed his cannon into the sky.

Power Girl was flying towards Ultra Humanite at mach speed from the direction of the food cart. She had been about to get a Chili Dog, but now that wouldn’t be happening. She knew that the Ultra Humanite must be stopped before he could do any more damage. He fired a blast at her, but Power Girl swerved to the right as she continued her flight towards Ultra Humanite.

“Rats,” Ultra Humanite yelled as he jumped off of the building and headed inside. Power Girl shattered the ceiling above him, but Ultra Humanite fired his cannon again. Power Girl dodged and rammed Ultra Humanite into the classroom. “Hey!” Jaden yelled as they crashed through a window and out of the school.

Power Girl punched Ultra Humanite into a tree which caused him to drop the cannon. “You haven’t beaten me,” Ultra Humanite yelled as he threw a couple of explosive discs. “Getting desperate are we?” Power Girl sneered as the explosive discs bounced off of her. “Impossible!” Ultra Humanite yelled as he threw a solid punch at Power Girl. Power Girl sidestepped the blow and kicked Ultra Humanite to the ground.

Ultra Humanite quickly took out his power gloves, but Power Girl spun around, making a tornado that blew the gloves away and zapped a lot of Ultra Humanite’s energy as he struggled to escape it. Ultra Humanite used the wind’s distraction as the perfect time to jump in his old spaceship. “To Mars!” he yelled as the ship took off.

“Ultra Humanite’s getting away!” Power Girl exclaimed as she gave chase. She overtook the ship in an instant and took hold of it. “Let it go!” Ultra Humanite yelled as he pressed a button to electrocute the ship. “Good thing I’m wearing gloves,” Power Girl said as she dragged the ship back to the ground. “Give it up Ultra Humanite,” Power Girl said as she smirked. Superman had told her that smirking is essential to crushing a villain’s spirit.

“I can’t lose!” Ultra Humanite yelled as he lunged at Power Girl. Power Girl punched him to the ground with a solid hay maker. Ultra Humanite wouldn’t be getting up again after that hit, so Power Girl took him to the proper authorities. “Lock him up,” Power Girl declared as she headed back to the Chili Dog vendor. The guy had already fixed his cart. “That’ll be 3:50 for a Chili Dog,” The guy said without batting an eye. He had witnessed the fight, but he wasn’t the type to give a hero a free meal for doing what he considered to be Civic Duty. Power Girl paid up and left to enjoy her Chili Dog. She had won her first battle in the tournament! Meanwhile Ultra Humanite was taken away to Metropolis’s best prison, where they planned to lock him up for years to come.

Destoroyah vs Bouldergeist

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Bouldergeist has some pretty impressive rock shooting skills, but it won’t be enough to stop the legendary Destoroyah. Destoroyah has taken on many powerful opponents in the past so defeating Bouldergeist should be a piece of cake for him. Destoroyah adds on to his win record. Destoroyah wins.

Flash Thompson vs Blood Spider

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Flash Thompson makes his long overdue, debut into the blog. His first fight is against the infamous Blood Spider, who disappeared from the comics for a long time. It’s good to see him back in the latest Venom issue, but it also reminded me that he needed a drop. I’m afraid that Blood Spider won’t be able to win this round. Flash Thompson wins.

Laserdisc Guardian vs Cyclops

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The Laserdisc Guardian is back and now he’s up against Cyclops. The Guardian has some powerful sonic vibrations, but Cyclops has the Phoenix Force and a lifetime of battle experience. His optic blasts should be able to get through Laserdisc Guardian’s defenses pretty quickly. Cyclops wins.

Optimus Primal vs One Above All

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Optimus Primal is back and he’s up against the One Above All! Defeating such an opponent will definitely be a dangerous task and I’m not sure that many fighters will be up to it. Luckily for him, Primal can turn into a metal ape with a lot of sheer power. It should be enough to defeat this guy. Optimus Primal wins.

Optimus Primal vs Optimus Prime

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Optimus Primal is the future leader of the aut-Maximals and he’s a very courageous person. He only yells in the face of danger, but for the most part, he keeps his cool. Optimus Prime is much stronger and he has a better design, but they both believe in justice. Of course, Primal did make a truce with the Predacons….Optimus Prime wins.

Aerodactyl vs Sniper Wolf

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Aerodactyl is a pretty strong pokemon and his hyper beam can have some deadly results! Sniper Wolf is pretty good with a gun, but I’m afraid that it just won’t be enough to take down Aerodactyl. Aerodactyl has been taking down opponents for ages and he’s not the type of fighter to lose. Aerodactyl wins.

Ash vs Malachi

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Malachi is a brave kid, but he definitely can’t take on Ash Ketchum. Ash nearly became the Pokemon Master (arguably) and he’ll never give up until he reaches his goal someday. With Pikachu at his side, Ash will probably not lose for a long time. No other pokemon trainer can keep up with him right now. Ash wins.