70 Years Later, ‘Citizen Kane’ Coming To Blu-Ray
Much as previous generations believe you may tell everything about a person whether or not they love The Beatles or Elvis, you can tell a lot about a film fan depending on their opinions ofCitizen Kane. The film is like a lightning rod in the movie blogosphere where you’ve either seen it and love it, respect it, hate it because it’s been built up too much or don’t even care to watch it. No matter which statement best describes you, there’s no denying thatOrson Welles' 1941 masterpiece set out what it was meant to do: spawn discussion, debate, and show film lovers everywhere just what this little medium we call movies is capable of. Now, 70 years afterKanewas released in theaters, Warner Bros. is doing a frame by frame high definition restoration so they can release the film on Blu-ray September 13. Read more about the package after the jump.
The Hollywood Reporterbroke the news of the upcoming release, which is being enhanced from an original film nitrate to ensure this version ofCitizen Kaneis the best looking one since its initial release. Here’s Warner Bros. Motion Picture Imaging colorist Janet Wilson:
In addition to the pristine image, the package will have a 48-page book which includes the original program, lobby cards, letters from Wells and more. The rest of the special features will be identical to the previous two-disc special edition including the Oscar-nominated documentaryThe Battle Over Citizen Kaneas well asRKO 281,an HBO movie about the making of the film starring Liev Schrieber and James Cromwell.
It sounds like, if you are already a fan ofKane, this set is a must own. If you aren’t a fan, or god-forbid haven’t seen it yet, this Blu-ray is a chance to make amends. Is it really one of, if not the, best movies ever made? Where do you stand?
