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Just teasin'! ;^)

Seriously, in my informed opinion Citizen Kane isn't overrated at all! At the time of it's release Kane was major step forward for sound motion pictures, from it's visually stunning cinematography (i.e., Welle's had obviously been influenced by all-but-forgotten Expressionist styles which had been explored by silent era filmmakers at Germany's UFA studios) to it's inspired pseudo-documentary storytelling technique complete with fake newsreel footage, all of which culminates in the brilliant allegorical conclusion to which the audience is sole voyeur.

No, Citizen Kane has had an undeniable impact on filmmaking as an art form even though it was unappreciated by much of the viewing public at the time of it's release. Most film aficionados now acknowledge it's greatness and even those who don't like the movie because of it's subject matter, or whatever, usually respect it's genius. So, I guess one could say that Citizen Kane WAS one of the most underrated films, but for those with a discriminating palate it has aged quite well.

As for the other two films you mentioned: Even though I like Titanic, I'm forced to agree with you that it probably is a bit overrated (i.e., in this case by the viewing public more than the critics), but aside from that I still admire its period grandeur and epic quality; all in all, a very moving film.

BTW, I don't recall having seen Loch Ness, but I'll make a point of checking it out!

Cheers,
AuPh

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