Citizen Kane - need I say more?

Advantages: Twisty, complex narrative, great technical achievement, ROSEBUD SCENE!
Disadvantages: It is a bit slow in the middle

...Where do you even begin reviewing such a classic film as Citizen Kane? It's frequently hailed as the greatest film ever made, and normally appears in the top 5 of any film list you come across. In 1941 a 25-year old Orson Welles burst into Hollywood and was given free reign to direct, produce, write and star in a film about whatever he wanted. So what did he do? He created a debut picture of such amazing technical quality that even today it still influences the film industry. The film begins with one of the most famous and memorable movie sequences ever made. One simple word - Rosebud - is whispered from his lips. But what does it mean? And what is the significance of the snowglobe which drops out of Charles Foster Kane's hand as he issues his final words? Set in the creepy location of an old, decrepit mansion on a hill...

l-m-n-o-p 21.08.2006 · Read review
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Citizen Kane

Advantages: Greatest Film Ever?
Disadvantages: You Find One....... I can't!

...It is commonly argued that Citizen Kane is the greatest film of all time, It has become a part of American Folklore It was the first film by Orson Welles. He was only 26 when he wrote, produced, directed and starred in the film Plot: Charles Foster Kane, a Multimillionaire newspaper tycoon, dies alone in his Mansion, Xanadu. Before he dies he drops a Crystal ball and utters the Word 'Rosebud' In what is one of the most famous clips in Cinema History. The film then follows a reporter who attempts to solve the mystery behind the word 'Rosebud'. Despite never understanding the mystery the audience does find out at the very end. Opinon: Every element of this film; Direction, Production, Screenplay, Cinematography, etc is faultless. Orson Welles has done a fantastic job in making a movie that will captivate the viewer to the end...

lukedspurs 04.05.2007 (05.05.2007) · Read review
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Citizen Skyhawk A-T Eco-drive watch

Advantages: Atomic time-keeping, solar powered, 200m WR
Disadvantages: Not the lightest of watches

...Citizen Skyhawk A-T Eco-drive watch, model no JY0000-53E. At the time of writing, this watch is the top of the Skyhawk model range, Citizen's take on aviation themed watches. In addition to the usual Skyhawk features, the A-T model synchronises with the atomic clock signal. As well as being able to receive the European signal, it can also be trained to the USA and Japan time signals by setting the relevant time zone - an advantage over some of the cheaper atomic watches offered by other manufacturers. The watch is a chunky design with a stainless steel bracelet and base contrasting the black face and rotating slide rule bezel. The hands are metallic with luminous inserts, and all the hour markers also contain the luminous inserts. The watch weighs in at 178g (on our digital kitchen scales) and the glass is 34mm diameter...

SvenP 04.02.2008 · Read review
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Delighted With The Citizen Eco-Drive Calibre Watch

Advantages: fast delivery, first class customer service
Disadvantages: none to be honest

...i've recently ordered the Citizen Eco-Drive Watch for my father online and found both the product and the company i ordered from to be top class. The delivery was next day, and it was free too (which makes a nice change) and the old man really liked his present too, so all in all, a good experience. I have to recommend the company i purchased from, as i found them very helpful when i called them to find out more information about delivery, and returns policy, so thank you Mores Jewellers The watch it's self i've been told is very comfortable and feels natural when wearing, it's heavy enough due to the quality, but light enough to not get in the way. The gold remains to be as shiny today as it was when i brought the item (over 3 months ago) and the face isn't scratched, even though the watch is worn every day and not just...

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We should all be world citizens

Advantages: By turns rhythmical and cutting edge; with a political mindedness it's not ashamed of
Disadvantages: The lyrics may be a little too political for some

...World Citizen is further proof of David Sylvian's politicisation and his disgust at globalisation and the breaking down of barriers between cultures due to capitalistic hegemony, rather than any mutual blending of ideas and philosophies where societies are able to meet and enrich one another. It is also a cracking EP. Or single. Whichever you prefer. It was also a very welcome piece of music to purchase. Sylvian's previous album, the deeply difficult (not to mention troubled) Blemish, wherein he used music as catharsis to come to terms with the breakdown of his marriage to poet Ingrid Chavez. Not that it is so much a bitter album (though it is) but the songs are for vocals, dissonant electronics and occasional bursts of equally dissonant guitar courtesy of Jazz guitarist Derek Bailey. World Citizen, though an indignant...

No_name 26.11.2006 · Read review
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Black Attack!

Advantages: Realistic weapons and gameplay, everything can be destroyed!
Disadvantages: Borrring story!

...Black is a first person shooter brought to us by the makers of the hugely popular racing game series Burnout, Criterion Games. It stars a young man called Sergeant Jack Keller, and Black Ops soldier. He is currently undergoing investigation four days into the future, and you have to go back in time to complete the missions he has been appointed. Later to be revealed, why exactly he is under investigation. Black is set in western Russia, and our hero has been briefed on a named terrorist group called the 'Seventh Wave'. Keller's first mission sees him and his team battling against the forces of the Seventh Wave. Keller eventually reaches a checkpoint, but disobeys orders and enters into a terrorist controlled building where he is ambushed by a terrorist. However it is revealed that the terrorist is actually a former CIA operative, who...

41ggo 11.08.2008 · Read review
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Black Hawk Down

Advantages: Excellent Film
Disadvantages: Not many

...Recently there was an article which really sparked my emotions, both sadness and anger, surprisingly it was in The Sun (the most professional and reliable of the daily papers) the article was on the sate of Somalia and the history of the wars going on in the country. Quoted in the article was a film called Black Hawk Down, which I had heard of but never, had the opportunity to watch and had no clue about, later on when in discussion on the article, somebody brought the film up and highly recommended it. Buying the Film I bought the film in Blockbuster when I was returning a rental; it cost £4 which I thought was highly reasonable for a DVD, especially one which was recommended and according to the front of the DVD won two Oscars, and looked to carry an exciting cast set. Director The film is directed by a man called Ridley...

amyloop 18.08.2009 (20.08.2009) · Read review
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ALWAYS BET ON BLACK.......

Advantages: Smells gorgeous, fragrance lasts for hours, cool packaging and unique bottle
Disadvantages: Price, size of bottle

...It would appear that the subtle hints dropped throughout 2003 by Badger Boy were not in vain as on Christmas Day he opened three, yes three presents to be presented with each fragrance in the Bvlgari range. Bvlgari fragrances first came to my attention a number of years back when an ex girlfriend wore the Pour Femme version of their best selling fragrance. The smell to this day still haunts me, but still gets my nostrils tingling when I walk past someone wearing it. Happily, she couldn?t stand the smell of Bvlgari Black and I instantly fell in love with it after winning a bottle in a prize draw a few years later. Bvlgari are a well known fashion and design house famous for their jewellery and watches more than their actual fragrances, however, the chances of me actually owning the latter are slim to zero due to the extortionate...

Badger_Boy 21.01.2004 (09.04.2004) · Read review
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Blacks - The Outdoor Experts!

Advantages: Good Range Of Products, Quality Goods
Disadvantages: Smaller Shops Do Not Carry Full Stock

...Blacks are the UK's largest chain of Shops that specialise in supplying equipment for the Outdoor enthusiast. With 104 Stores distributed throughout Britain their Shops are a familiar sight on the High Streets of our Cities. There is a Black's located in the Centre of Sheffield where I live and another larger Store at the Meadowhall Shopping Complex. I am a frequent visitor to them both. These days the Stores are officially known as Blacks - The Outdoor Experts. They are a division of the Blacks Leisure Group. This Group is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in addition to Blacks, it also includes other well known Stores including Millets, O'Neill, Freespirit and Mambo. The history of the Company begins in Greenock, Scotland when Thomas Black set up a Sail making Company. He soon enjoyed a relatively prosperous living as...

micksheff 17.05.2007 · Read review
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BlackBerry Bold 9000 Review

Advantages: Look & feel; sound quality; fast Internet; range of features
Disadvantages: Camera not great; file transferring is quite confusing

...It was time for an upgrade from my old mobile phone to a new one, and I spent a whole month trying to decide which new phone to buy. I soon narrowed it down to a BlackBerry Bold 9000 and the Nokia E71 - both, I was told, are "fantastic phones", and after having a play with the BlackBerry Bold and Nokia E71 in a phone shop, I quickly knew BlackBerry Bold was for me, and I ordered it the very same day. BlackBerry's have been popular for a while now, and I was eager to know why. They are known for being the phone for business people; however, I don't think this phone should be restricted to that band of people alone. I will use mine for both business and personal use and so far it has worked well for both work and pleasure. Just in case you're curious, I bought my BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Vodafone. I have been with Vodafone...

Sonic4290 30.07.2009 · Read review
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