Casablanca vs. Citizen Kane: Why "The Greatest Movie Ever" Debate Is Impossible To Solve

The debate of whether Casablanca or Citizen Kane should truly be considered the best movie ever made is one that’s impossible to answer, with both projects offering great reasons for their status as such. In the several decades since the movies were released, they’ve been widely acclaimed by critics across the world, praised for their spotless screenplays and revolutionary storytelling that most other films just don’t even come close to. There are very plausible reasons for both projects to be considered the best of the best, but it’s ultimately impossible to give one the edge over the other.